Darwin City vs Larrakeyah
The verdict
Darwin City rates higher for liveability (82 vs 76). Darwin City has a shorter estimated CBD commute (13 vs 19 min).
Scores
Darwin CityLarrakeyah
| Darwin City | Larrakeyah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 65 |
| Transport | 50 | 51 |
| Education | 69 | 69 |
| Liveability | 82 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Darwin City | Larrakeyah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,149 | 3,943 |
| Median age | 33 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,151 | $2,372 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 52.4% | 51.9% |
| Born in Australia | 42.9% | 53.9% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.3 |
Growth: Darwin City High Growth · Larrakeyah High Growth
Property
| Darwin City | Larrakeyah | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Data not available | 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
Data not available
Safety
| Darwin City | Larrakeyah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 322 | 330 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,105 | 1,116 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,307 | 7,307 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Darwin City | Larrakeyah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,056 | 1,083 |
See the full school list on each profile: Darwin City · Larrakeyah
Transport
| Darwin City | Larrakeyah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 11 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 13 | 19 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Darwin City | Larrakeyah | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 43 | 7 |
| Parks | 18 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 23 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 520 m | 570 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 260 m | 2.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 670 m | 710 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.4 km | 12.6 km |
Population & growth
| Darwin City | Larrakeyah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,149 | 3,943 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,110 | 4,496 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,839 | 5,978 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.20% | 3.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Darwin City or Larrakeyah?
Darwin City and Larrakeyah have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better schools, Darwin City or Larrakeyah?
Larrakeyah has a higher average school ICSEA (Darwin City 1056 vs Larrakeyah 1083; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Darwin City or Larrakeyah?
Larrakeyah has the higher transport score (Darwin City 50/100 vs Larrakeyah 51/100).
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