Durack vs Larrakeyah
The verdict
Larrakeyah rates higher for education (69 vs 44). Larrakeyah is closer to the coast (570 m vs 2.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Durack rates higher (85 vs 70/100 in Larrakeyah).
Scores
| Durack | Larrakeyah | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 65 |
| Transport | 42 | 51 |
| Education | 44 | 69 |
| Liveability | 77 | 76 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Durack | Larrakeyah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,730 | 3,943 |
| Median age | 31 | 33 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,471 | $2,372 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.3% | 51.9% |
| Born in Australia | 69.4% | 53.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.3 |
Growth: Durack High Growth · Larrakeyah High Growth
Property
| Durack | 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
Safety
| Durack | Larrakeyah | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 85 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 268 | 330 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 804 | 1,116 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,252 | 7,307 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Durack | Larrakeyah | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,009 | 1,083 |
See the full school list on each profile: Durack · Larrakeyah
Transport
| Durack | Larrakeyah | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 51 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 53 | 19 |
| Nearest train station (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
Liveability
| Durack | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 7 |
| Parks | 12 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 570 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.7 km | 2.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 710 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.2 km | 12.6 km |
Population & growth
| Durack | Larrakeyah | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,730 | 3,943 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,969 | 4,496 |
| Projected 2041 | 6,332 | 5,978 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.56% | 3.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Durack or Larrakeyah?
Durack has the higher residential safety score (Durack 85/100 vs Larrakeyah 70/100).
Which has better schools, Durack or Larrakeyah?
Larrakeyah has a higher average school ICSEA (Durack 1009 vs Larrakeyah 1083; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Durack or Larrakeyah?
Larrakeyah has the higher transport score (Durack 42/100 vs Larrakeyah 51/100).
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