G'day,
Have you made the move to Geelong yet?
Lara is a good area, with good links to Geelong, the surf coast and Melbourne as well as being surrounded by some beautiful scenery.
I work in Lara, my partner works in Geelong and we live on the Bellarine peninsula.
Rex Gorell Ford have a good selection of second hand cars and there are quite a few dealerships in the same area.
Happy to offer you any help or advice before or when you arrive if you need it. I can't help with the schools unfortunately, but anything else I'd be glad to.