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. 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 31/08/2026
The carriers in Lara
Lara is spread across carriers: TELSTRA LIMITED leads with 36.3% of allocated numbers, and 20 carriers hold blocks in total. The register names the range holder; individual numbers may operate on another network after porting.
| Carrier | Blocks | Numbers | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 3 | 32,000 | 36.3% |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 5 | 25,000 | 28.4% |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 6 | 6,000 | 6.8% |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 4 | 4,000 | 4.5% |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 4,000 | 4.5% |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 2 | 2,000 | 2.3% |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 2 | 2,000 | 2.3% |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 2 | 2,000 | 2.3% |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% |
| PIPE INTERNATIONAL (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 1.1% |
Number blocks registered for Lara
The ACMA allocates geographic numbers in blocks tied to this numbering area. Every registered block for this area is allocated to a carrier.
| Block start | Numbers | Held by |
|---|---|---|
| 0342012000… | 1,000 | AGILE PTY LTD |
| 0342035000… | 1,000 | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED |
| 0342042000… | 1,000 | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED |
| 0342102000… | 1,000 | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0342127000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0342195000… | 1,000 | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD |
| 0342217000… | 1,000 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0342243000… | 1,000 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0342287000… | 1,000 | THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST |
| 0342308000… | 1,000 | LMGPS LTD |
| 0342352000… | 1,000 | WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD |
| 0342378000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0342415000… | 1,000 | CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD |
| 0342475000… | 1,000 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0342515000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0342533000… | 1,000 | CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD |
| 0342555000… | 1,000 | C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. |
| 0342576000… | 1,000 | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED |
Excerpt: the 18 lowest of 38 allocated blocks (source: ACMA register).
Check a number from Lara
Worth knowing
- Block data tells you where a line was issued, not who is calling — and scammers routinely spoof local landline numbers to make a call look nearby.
- Learn more: the Australian area codes guide and how caller ID spoofing works.