Algester vs Larapinta
The verdict
Algester rates higher for liveability (93 vs 47). Algester is closer to the coast (22.4 km vs 26.3 km).
Scores
AlgesterLarapinta
| Algester | Larapinta | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 33 |
| Transport | 58 | 28 |
| Education | 59 | 23 |
| Liveability | 93 | 47 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Algester | Larapinta | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,020 | 6 |
| Median age | 36 | 50 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,716 | $2,250 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.6% | 0.0% |
| Born in Australia | 54.9% | 0.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 1.5 |
Growth: Algester — · Larapinta —
Property
| Algester | Larapinta | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $620 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Algester | Larapinta | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 931 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 410 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Algester | Larapinta | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,062 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Algester · Larapinta
Transport
| Algester | Larapinta | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 28 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 31 | 1 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 60 | 69 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.2 km | 7.9 km |
Liveability
| Algester | Larapinta | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 2 |
| Parks | 14 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 9 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 22.4 km | 26.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.9 km | 19.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.2 km | 9.9 km |
Population & growth
| Algester | Larapinta | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,020 | 6 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,072 | 10 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 2.80% | 13.62% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Algester or Larapinta?
Algester has the higher transport score (Algester 58/100 vs Larapinta 28/100).
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