Unincorporated NT

Larrakeyah

NT0820

Larrakeyah at a glance

Median house

$1,775,000

Median unit

$422,500

Walk score

14

Very car dependent

Population

3,943

Median age 33

About

Welcome to Larrakeyah.

Larrakeyah (0820) sits in the Unincorporated NT region of the Northern Territory. The median house here is $1,775,000, well above the the Northern Territory median of around $520K.

Larrakeyah has roughly 3,943 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Houses change hands at $1,775,000 on a typical sale, well above the the Northern Territory median. Units come in around $422,500, roughly 76% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $355,000. Prices sit well above the the Northern Territory median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$1,775,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $422,500.

Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$400/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$395/wk

Owner occupied

32%

Renter occupied

65%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$1,775,000

Median Unit PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$422,500

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

3,943

Median age: 33

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.17% (median rent $400/wk against a $1,775,000 price tag). Units yield 4.86% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 65% 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 2024

1.17%

Based on $1,775,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

4.86%

Based on $422,500 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 2026

32%

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.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Larrakeyah's population at 3,943, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (32% own, 65% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

3,943

Median age

33

Family households

61%

Lone person

28%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Larrakeyah scores 14/100 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 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 19°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1705mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Darwin Airport station, 4.2km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

14

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Larrakeyah.

Local schools for Larrakeyah

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Government School Catchment

Larrakeyah Primary School

T-6CoEdGovernment
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Northern Territory School of Distance Education

9-12CoEdGovernment
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Darwin High School

U, 10-12CoEdGovernment
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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1705 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

33.3°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

19.2°C

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Weather data from BOM station Darwin Airport (4 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Larrakeyah.

What is the median house price in Larrakeyah?
The median house price in Larrakeyah, NT 0820 is $1,775,000. The median unit price is $422,500. Annual growth is +0.0%.
What is the Larrakeyah postcode?
Larrakeyah is in the 0820 postcode, in NT, in the Unincorporated NT region.
What is the average rent in Larrakeyah?
The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $395.
What schools are in Larrakeyah?
There are 15 schools serving Larrakeyah on this page, including Larrakeyah Primary School, Northern Territory School of Distance Education, Darwin High School.
How walkable is Larrakeyah?
Larrakeyah has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Larrakeyah?
Larrakeyah is close to Cullen Bay, The Gardens, Darwin Mc, Stuart Park, Darwin Dc.
What is the population of Larrakeyah?
Larrakeyah has approximately 3,943 residents. The median age is 33.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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