Lara: landline numbers and carriers
Lara is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 03 (VIC & TAS). The register lists 38 number blocks for it with about 88,100 allocated numbers, held by 20 carriers and spread over the 0342… and 0352… dialling prefixes. That makes Lara the 45th largest of 475 numbering areas under 03 by block count, with 0.26% of the area code's allocated numbers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Lara area — though the line may since have been ported, and caller ID can be spoofed.
Source: ACMA register, data as of 16/10/2026
Where Lara is
- State or territory
- Victoria
- Council area
- Greater Geelong
- Local time
- — AEST, UTC+10; AEDT, UTC+11 in summer
- Number format
- 03 42xx xxxx; from overseas +61 3 42xx xxxx
- Nearest numbering areas
- Geelong (16 km), Balliang (22 km), Bannockburn (22 km), Werribee (23 km), Point Cook (33 km)
Locality, council and state: ABS ASGS Edition 3 (CC BY 4.0). Distances are straight-line between localities.
How Lara was numbered
The oldest block in Lara was allocated on 30 June 1991 and is held today by TELSTRA LIMITED; the newest on 19 August 2026 to SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD. Most of the area's blocks — 10 of 38 — date from 2005–2009, but allocations here span 35 years. 32 of the blocks are the standard 1,000-number size, 1 are 100-number blocks of the kind the ACMA has issued to VoIP and wholesale carriers since the mid-2000s, and 3 are 10,000 numbers or larger. 10 allocated blocks have changed hands since they were first issued: the register still names AAPT LIMITED, ENGIN PTY LIMITED, GOTALK LIMITED, IPTEL PTY LIMITED, IVOX PTY LTD, POWERTEL LIMITED, RSL COM AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED and SINGTEL OPTUS PTY LIMITED as original allocatees of blocks now held by other carriers.
| Period | Blocks allocated |
|---|---|
| 1990–1994 | 3 |
| 1995–1999 | 2 |
| 2000–2004 | 3 |
| 2005–2009 | 10 |
| 2010–2014 | 2 |
| 2015–2019 | 6 |
| 2020–2024 | 7 |
| 2025–2029 | 5 |
The carriers in Lara
Lara is spread across carriers: TELSTRA LIMITED leads with 36.3% of allocated numbers ahead of OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED on 28.4%, and 20 carriers hold blocks in total. TELSTRA LIMITED has the longest tenure, with a block dated 30/06/1991; SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD received the newest, on 19/08/2026. OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED (1), SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD (4) and PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED (1) hold blocks originally allocated to another carrier.
| Carrier | Blocks | Numbers | Share | First block | Latest block |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 3 | 32,000 | 36.3% | 30/06/1991 | 30/06/1991 |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 5 | 25,000 | 28.4% | 22/05/1995 | 11/03/2022 |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 6 | 6,000 | 6.8% | 22/06/2005 | 19/08/2026 |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 4 | 4,000 | 4.5% | 24/12/2004 | 09/04/2026 |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 4,000 | 4.5% | 30/03/2000 | 14/07/2016 |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 2 | 2,000 | 2.3% | 14/07/2004 | 30/10/2018 |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 2 | 2,000 | 2.3% | 14/02/2018 | 26/10/2021 |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 2 | 2,000 | 2.3% | 30/05/2007 | 06/09/2007 |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% | 16/09/2025 | 16/09/2025 |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% | 02/04/2007 | 02/04/2007 |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% | 13/07/2023 | 13/07/2023 |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% | 31/01/2022 | 31/01/2022 |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% | 23/11/2023 | 23/11/2023 |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% | 24/10/2025 | 24/10/2025 |
| PIPE INTERNATIONAL (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% | 25/07/2007 | 25/07/2007 |
| PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% | 16/04/2025 | 16/04/2025 |
| THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% | 21/10/2019 | 21/10/2019 |
| VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% | 20/12/2015 | 20/12/2015 |
| WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% | 10/05/2018 | 10/05/2018 |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 1 | 100 | 0.1% | 14/07/1999 | 14/07/1999 |
Number blocks registered for Lara
Every registered block for this area is allocated to a carrier. All 38 blocks, ascending:
| Block start | Numbers | Original allocatee | Current holder | Allocated | Transferred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0342012000… | 1,000 | = | AGILE PTY LTD | 02/04/2007 | 22/11/2011 |
| 0342035000… | 1,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 30/05/2007 | — |
| 0342042000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 06/09/2007 | — |
| 0342102000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 03/02/2012 | — |
| 0342127000… | 1,000 | IVOX PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 18/06/2012 | 12/06/2014 |
| 0342195000… | 1,000 | = | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 20/12/2015 | — |
| 0342217000… | 1,000 | = | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 14/07/2016 | — |
| 0342243000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 14/02/2018 | — |
| 0342287000… | 1,000 | = | THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 21/10/2019 | — |
| 0342308000… | 1,000 | = | LMGPS LTD | 23/11/2023 | — |
| 0342352000… | 1,000 | = | WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD | 10/05/2018 | — |
| 0342378000… | 1,000 | TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 24/09/2020 | 15/10/2020 |
| 0342415000… | 1,000 | = | CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 30/10/2018 | — |
| 0342475000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 26/10/2021 | — |
| 0342515000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/06/2020 | — |
| 0342533000… | 1,000 | = | CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 31/01/2022 | — |
| 0342555000… | 1,000 | = | C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 13/07/2023 | — |
| 0342576000… | 1,000 | = | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 16/04/2025 | — |
| 0342603000… | 1,000 | = | ADARGA PTY LTD | 16/09/2025 | — |
| 0342626000… | 1,000 | = | NETERA PTY LTD | 24/10/2025 | — |
| 0342648000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/08/2026 | — |
| 0352026100… | 100 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 14/07/1999 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0352070000… | 3,000 | IPTEL PTY LIMITED | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 30/03/2000 | 01/12/2004 |
| 0352110000… | 1,000 | ENGIN PTY LIMITED | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 24/12/2004 | 11/08/2015 |
| 0352126000… | 3,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 11/03/2022 | — |
| 0352134000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 09/04/2026 | — |
| 0352166000… | 1,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 20/05/2005 | — |
| 0352208000… | 1,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0352279000… | 1,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0352421000… | 1,000 | GOTALK LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 22/06/2005 | 09/08/2013 |
| 0352809000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 22/09/2006 | — |
| 0352820000… | 30,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 30/06/1991 | — |
| 0352850000… | 10,000 | SINGTEL OPTUS PTY LIMITED | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 22/05/1995 | 10/02/2003 |
| 0352915000… | 1,000 | = | CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 14/07/2004 | — |
| 0352930000… | 10,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 08/06/2006 | — |
| 0352954000… | 1,000 | RSL COM AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 17/01/2007 | 06/10/2009 |
| 0352972000… | 1,000 | POWERTEL LIMITED | PIPE INTERNATIONAL (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD | 25/07/2007 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0352991000… | 1,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 26/04/2007 | — |
Numbering areas next to Lara in the register
Immediately below and above Lara's blocks in the 0342… and 0352… prefixes sit Swan Marsh, Aireys Inlet, Anglesea, Bannockburn, Geelong, Inverleigh, Lorne, Meredith, Queenscliff, Torquay, Winchelsea South and Wingeel.
| Numbering area | First block | Blocks | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Marsh | 0342006000… | 32 | 20 |
| Aireys Inlet | 0342007000… | 32 | 19 |
| Anglesea | 0342008000… | 32 | 19 |
| Bannockburn | 0342009000… | 31 | 19 |
| Geelong | 0342010000… | 101 | 23 |
| Inverleigh | 0342011000… | 30 | 19 |
| Lorne | 0342013000… | 33 | 19 |
| Meredith | 0342014000… | 30 | 19 |
| Queenscliff | 0342015000… | 44 | 22 |
| Torquay | 0342016000… | 40 | 21 |
| Winchelsea South | 0342040000… | 30 | 20 |
| Wingeel | 0342041000… | 31 | 20 |
Had a call from a Lara number?
No clear pattern in reports on these numbers yet. If a call worried you:
- Call back on a number you trust
If a caller says they're your bank, the ATO, Services Australia, a courier or your telco, hang up and ring the organisation on the number from its website or your statement, never the number that called you. Caller ID can be faked.
- Report the call to Scamwatch
The National Anti-Scam Centre uses Scamwatch reports to warn others and to get scam numbers blocked. Note the number, the time and what the caller claimed to be. If anyone is in danger, call 000.
- Register on the Do Not Call Register
Registering landlines and mobiles is free and stops most telemarketing calls within 30 days. Charities, political parties, surveys and scammers aren't covered.
- If you lost money or shared details
Call your bank straight away on the number on your card and ask it to stop the payment. Then report it through ReportCyber, which passes cybercrime reports to Victoria Police. If your identity documents or passwords were shared, IDCARE's free support service can help you lock things down.
Nationally, Scamwatch recorded $72.5 million lost to scams that started with a phone call in 2025 (down from $107.2 million), with a median loss of $3,800 per report that lost money, and phone-call scam reports are 73.7% below their 2021 level. Telcos blocked 109.3 million scam calls and 45.2 million scam texts in January to March 2026. Sources: Targeting scams 2025 (National Anti-Scam Centre); ACMA quarterly report, Jan–Mar 2026.
Lara numbers: questions and answers
Where is the Lara numbering area?
Lara is in Victoria, in the Greater Geelong council area. The nearest other numbering areas are Geelong (16 km), Balliang (22 km) and Bannockburn (22 km).
What area code does Lara use?
Lara numbers use area code 03. Its register blocks start with 03 42 and 03 52. From overseas, drop the 0 and dial +61 3 followed by the eight-digit local number.
What time zone is Lara in?
Lara is on Australian Eastern Time (AEST, UTC+10), with daylight saving (AEDT, UTC+11) from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April.
Which carriers hold Lara phone numbers?
The ACMA register lists 20 carriers with allocated blocks in Lara. By allocated numbers the largest are Telstra (36.3%), Optus Networks (28.4%) and Symbio Networks (6.8%). A number can since have been ported to another provider.
When were Lara numbers first allocated?
The oldest block on record for Lara was allocated on 30 June 1991 and is held by Telstra; the newest on 19 August 2026, to Symbio Networks.
How do I report a scam call from a Lara number?
Report it to Scamwatch. If you lost money, call your bank first, then report it through ReportCyber, which passes it to Victoria Police. Unwanted sales calls go to the Do Not Call Register's complaint form (1300 792 958).
Check a number from Lara
Scammers spoof local landline numbers to look nearby. Guides: Australian area codes, how caller ID spoofing works.