Larrakeyah, NT 0820 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Larrakeyah is a suburb of Northern Territory, postcode 0820, home to 3,943 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Unincorporated NT local government area and roughly 5 km from the Darwin CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$395 /wk
Population3,943
Median age33
Area1.9 km²
To CBD5 km
LGADarwin

Demographics

Population
3,943
Median age
33 years
Median household income
$2,372 /week
Median personal income
$1,297 /week
Median family income
$2,695 /week
Average household size
2.3
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Darwin
Statistical region (SA4)
Darwin
Federal electorate
Solomon
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$395 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,800
Rent share of household income
17%

Schools

  • Larrakeyah Primary School Primary · Government
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primary · Catholic
  • Northern Territory School of Distance Education Secondary · Government
  • Darwin High School Secondary · Government
  • St John's Catholic College Secondary · Catholic

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
  • Within 1.6 km: 13 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Cullen Bay Ferry Terminal bus · 778 m
  • Larrakeyah Primary School bus · 935 m
  • Larrakeyah Primary School, Marella St bus · 950 m
  • 46 Marina Boulevard bus · 983 m
  • Mitchell St before Lambell Tce bus · 1051 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 19 cafés
  • 43 restaurants
  • 18 pubs and bars
  • 47 parks and reserves
  • 3 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 28 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 2.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Oct (33.4°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (30.7°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 1737 mm
  • Reference station: Darwin Airport, 2.0 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 88.5% of the 2,280 resolvable premises in Larrakeyah. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 88.5%
  • Fibre to the Building: 11.5%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 8,489 across the Darwin reporting region in the year to Feb 2026 (down 13% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 2,796 violent offences, 2,644 theft, 2,145 property damage.

Figures cover the whole Darwin reporting region — the Northern Territory publishes counts at the regional level.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Larrakeyah?

Larrakeyah (NT 0820) had 3,943 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Darwin local government area.

What is the median rent in Larrakeyah?

The median advertised rent in Larrakeyah is $395/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Larrakeyah?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Larrakeyah covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Larrakeyah Primary School (0.9 km), St Mary's Catholic Primary School (1.9 km), Northern Territory School of Distance Education (2.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Larrakeyah?

Larrakeyah is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (88.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Larrakeyah?

Across the surrounding area, 8,489 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Feb 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (2,796), theft (2,644), property damage (2,145). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Larrakeyah?

In Larrakeyah, mean daily temperatures range from 23.3°C to 32.1°C and annual rainfall is 1,737 mm measured at the Darwin Airport weather station (2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Larrakeyah?

13 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Larrakeyah centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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