Larapinta at a glance
Median house
$440,250
Median unit
$309,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,368
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Larapinta.
The postcode for Larapinta is 0875 (NT).
The median house price in Larapinta is $440,250.
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.
Day to day
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 36°C (hot), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Alice Springs Airport station, 11.6km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
2,368
Median age
33
Family households
69%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $440,250 on a typical sale, below the the Northern Territory median. 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.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$440,250
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $309,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$328/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
43%
At a deeper level
$440,250
$309,000
2,368
Median age: 33
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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 (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.87%
Based on $440,250 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.89%
Based on $309,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202653%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
NT Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Alice Springs, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
936
total offences in 2026 across the Alice Springs LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
65
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Larapinta.
Local schools for Larapinta
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Larapinta Primary School
Bradshaw Primary School
Alice Springs School Of The Air
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
36.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Alice Springs Airport (12 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Larapinta.
- What is the median house price in Larapinta?
- The median house price in Larapinta, NT 0875 is $440,250. The median unit price is $309,000.
- What is the Larapinta postcode?
- Larapinta is in the 0875 postcode, in NT, in the Alice Springs region.
- Where is Larapinta?
- Larapinta is a regional suburb in NT, postcode 0875, in the Alice Springs region.
- 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 cited
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