Larapinta, NT 0875
Alice SpringsAll suburbs in postcode 0875
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Median house price
$440,250
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Larapinta itself.
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Larapinta at a glance
- Median unit
- $309,000
- Population
- 2,368
- Median age 33
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Larapinta
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Larapinta, houses changed hands at $440,250 in 2024, below the the Northern Territory median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Larapinta itself. Units come in around $309,000, roughly 30% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $88,000. Prices are below the the Northern Territory median, which keeps Larapinta on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $328/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $350/wk
Rental data as of April 2026
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What to know about Larapinta
Larapinta (0875) sits in the Alice Springs region of the Northern Territory. The median house here is $440,250, below the the Northern Territory median of around $520K.
Larapinta has roughly 2,368 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Larapinta scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 37°C (hot), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 286 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Schools in Larapinta
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 65/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Larapinta's population at 2,368, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 43% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 69%
- Lone person
- 27%
- Owner occupied
- 53%
- Renter occupied
- 43%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.87% (median rent $328/wk against a $440,250 price tag). Units yield 5.89% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 43% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 3.87%
- On the $440,250 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 5.89%
- On the $309,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
936 offences recorded in 2026 across the Alice Springs LGA
NT Police publishes these figures only for the whole Alice Springs, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 286 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 36.9°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 3.8°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Larapinta
- What is the median house price in Larapinta?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Larapinta, NT 0875 is $440,250 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Larapinta itself. The median unit price is $309,000.
- How much is my house worth in Larapinta?
- A useful starting point is the Larapinta median house price of $440,250 (units $309,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Larapinta postcode?
- Larapinta is in the 0875 postcode, in NT, in the Alice Springs region.
- Where is Larapinta?
- Larapinta is a suburb in the Alice Springs area, NT 0875.
- What is the average rent in Larapinta?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $328, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Larapinta?
- There are 15 schools serving Larapinta on this page, including Larapinta Primary School, Araluen Christian College, Bradshaw Primary School.
- How walkable is Larapinta?
- Larapinta has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 65.
- What suburbs are near Larapinta?
- Larapinta is close to Araluen, Gillen, Ciccone, Braitling, Flynn.
- What is the population of Larapinta?
- The population of Larapinta is approximately 2,368 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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