Larrakeyah
NT 0820 · Darwin
3,943 (2021) → 4,496 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Larrakeyah is a high growth suburb in Darwin, NT 0820, about 2km from Darwin CBD. Recent property sales in Larrakeyah are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 51/100, and is right by the coast. Larrakeyah has an overall score of 65/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 0820 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Nepal (8.52%), Philippines (3.4%), England (3.35%), India (2.54%), New Zealand (1.75%)
Top languages: Nepali (8.42%), Mandarin (1.7%), Tagalog (1.67%), Vietnamese (1.47%), Greek (1.32%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
NTdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: NT Police (regional) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1013 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Larrakeyah Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1086
Nearby (within 10km)
- SEDA College NT - Waratah Club campusSecondary · Independent · 1.3km
- St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1076
- Darwin High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1050
- Northern Territory School of Distance EducationSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 837
- St John's Catholic CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 957
- Darwin Middle SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1065
- Stuart Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1054
- Parap Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1066
- SEDA College NTSecondary · Independent · 3.7kmICSEA 980
- Ludmilla Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 905
- Millner Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.1kmICSEA 911
- St Paul's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 8.4kmICSEA 1077
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for NT. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Larrakeyah
Is Larrakeyah safe?
Larrakeyah has a residential safety score of 70/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 7,307 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Larrakeyah from Darwin CBD?
Larrakeyah is about 2.4 km from Darwin CBD, an estimated 19 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Larrakeyah?
Larrakeyah has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1086 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Larrakeyah?
Larrakeyah has a transport score of 51/100 and 10 bus stops.