Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Larrakeyah

2 km²

Larrakeyah stands out for an unusually renter-heavy population, with a well-above-average share of degree-holders.

Beyond that, it has a younger age profile than most and household incomes well above most areas.

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📍 Larrakeyah, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population3,943▲ +21.6%since 2011 Median age33 yrs→ 0.0%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.9%People aged 65 and over9.1%Children under 1513.8%People in a de facto relationship15.2%▼ -11.2%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Larrakeyah, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 42%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (21%) and Children (0–14) (14%).

Young adults (25–44)42.4%

Older adults (45–64)20.9%

Children (0–14)13.8%

Youth (15–24)13.7%

Seniors (65+)9.1%

Marital status

Larrakeyah splits fairly evenly between Never married (45%) and Married (43%), with Divorced at 8%.

Never married45%
Married43%
Divorced8%
Separated3%
Widowed2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Larrakeyah, Australia is the majority at 70%; Nepal is next at 11%.

Australia53.9%

Nepal8.5%

Philippines3.4%

England3.3%

India2.5%

New Zealand1.7%

Vietnam1.6%

China1.0%

South Africa0.7%

Italy0.5%

Ancestry

In Larrakeyah, the largest group is English at 31%, followed by Australian (25%) and Irish (10%).

English28.9%

Australian22.7%

Irish9.3%

Scottish7.6%

German4.5%

Filipino3.9%

Chinese3.7%

Italian3.2%

Indian3.0%

Greek2.5%

Language

People using another language at home28.5%

Language used at home

In Larrakeyah, English only is the majority at 87%; Mandarin is next at 2%.

English only60.4%

Mandarin1.7%

Tagalog1.7%

Vietnamese1.5%

Greek1.3%

Italian0.8%

Punjabi0.8%

Cantonese0.7%

Hindi0.4%

Arabic0.2%

Religion

People with no religion38.8%

Religious affiliation

In Larrakeyah, the largest group is No religion at 44%, followed by Christianity (38%) and Hinduism (12%).

No religion44%
Christianity38%
Hinduism12%
Buddhism4%
Islam2%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1269.3%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher40.0%

Highest year of school

In Larrakeyah, Year 12 is the majority at 79%; Year 10 is next at 11%.

Year 1269.3%

Year 109.3%

Year 115.8%

Year 9 or below3.7%

Highest qualification level

In Larrakeyah, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 39%, followed by Postgraduate degree (19%) and Certificate III / IV (19%).

Bachelor degree31.6%

Postgraduate degree15.5%

Certificate III / IV15.2%

Advanced diploma / diploma12.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.8%

Certificate I / II1.0%

Field of qualification

In Larrakeyah, the largest group is Management & commerce at 28%, followed by Society & culture (17%) and Engineering & related (14%).

Management & commerce22.9%

Society & culture14.0%

Engineering & related11.0%

Health9.7%

Education6.0%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.8%

Information technology3.6%

Architecture & building2.9%

Natural & physical sciences2.6%

Creative arts2.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,297▲ +19.2%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,372▲ +7.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,695▲ +7.0%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week21.3%Households earning $3,000+ a week32.7%

Household income distribution

In Larrakeyah, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 41%, followed by $4,000 or more (21%) and $3,000–$3,999 (16%).

$1,500–$2,99936.5%

$4,000 or more18.3%

$3,000–$3,99914.4%

$650–$1,49913.1%

Under $6506.5%

Personal income distribution

In Larrakeyah, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 38%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (32%) and Under $650 (21%).

$650–$1,49933.3%

$1,500–$2,99928.0%

Under $65018.2%

$3,000 or more8.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition14.9%People with a mental health condition3.8%People needing help with daily activities1.6%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Larrakeyah, None is the majority at 83%; One condition is next at 13%.

None72.9%

One condition11.3%

Two conditions2.8%

Three or more0.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

Larrakeyah splits fairly evenly between Other condition (20%) and Arthritis (18%), with Asthma at 16%.

Other condition4.9%

Arthritis4.4%

Asthma4.0%

Mental health3.8%

Diabetes2.4%

Heart disease2.0%

Cancer1.5%

Lung condition0.7%

Stroke0.6%

Dementia0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers17.8%People providing unpaid care5.1%People caring for children unpaid20.8%People who served in the Defence Force13.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework12.2%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families6.1%People living alone28.4%▼ -1.1%since 2011

Family composition

In Larrakeyah, Couples with children is the majority at 55%; Couples without children is next at 39%.

Couples with children55%
Couples without children39%
One-parent families6%
Other families1%

Household size

In Larrakeyah, the largest group is 2 people at 37%, followed by 1 person (28%) and 3 people (15%).

2 people37.4%

1 person28.4%

3 people15.0%

4 people13.3%

5 people4.1%

6 or more1.7%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$395▼ -8.1%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,800▼ -21.7%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011 Households renting64.8%Homes owned outright15.4%Separate (detached) houses21.6%Homes with three or more bedrooms49.5%▲ +1.1%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Larrakeyah, Rented is the majority at 67%; Owned with a mortgage is next at 17%.

Rented67%
Owned with a mortgage17%
Owned outright16%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Larrakeyah, Flat or apartment is the majority at 66%; Separate house is next at 22%.

Flat or apartment66%
Separate house22%
Townhouse / semi-detached12%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Larrakeyah, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 42%, followed by 3 bedrooms (33%) and 4 bedrooms (14%).

2 bedrooms41.2%

3 bedrooms32.3%

4 bedrooms13.4%

1 bedroom7.0%

5 or more3.8%

Studio / none0.6%

Weekly rent distribution

In Larrakeyah, the largest group is $350–$549 at 46%, followed by $200–$349 (27%) and $550–$749 (18%).

$350–$54945.1%

$200–$34926.3%

$550–$74918.1%

Under $2005.7%

$750 or more3.8%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Larrakeyah, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 33%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (27%) and $3,000 or more (23%).

$1,000–$1,79930.8%

$1,800–$2,99925.4%

$3,000 or more22.1%

Under $1,00016.3%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle6.1%▼ -29.6%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

Larrakeyah splits fairly evenly between 1 vehicle (42%) and 2 vehicles (39%), with 3 vehicles at 8%.

1 vehicle42.3%

2 vehicles38.7%

3 vehicles8.3%

No vehicle6.1%

4 or more4.1%

How people get to work

In Larrakeyah, Car (driver) is the majority at 67%; Walked is next at 11%.

Car (driver)56.8%

Walked9.0%

Car (passenger)6.1%

Worked at home5.2%

Bicycle4.0%

Bus3.8%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years63.2%Recent arrivals from overseas31.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate1.8%Labour-force participation74.3%Employed full-time70.6%

Industries people work in

In Larrakeyah, the largest group is Public administration & safety at 27%, followed by Accommodation & food (13%) and Health care & social assistance (13%).

Public administration & safety26.0%

Accommodation & food12.6%

Health care & social assistance12.5%

Professional & technical7.0%

Retail trade6.0%

Education & training5.5%

Construction4.9%

Transport & warehousing3.2%

Administrative & support2.9%

Other services2.7%

Occupations people work in

In Larrakeyah, the largest group is Professionals at 25%, followed by Managers (19%) and Community & personal service (16%).

Professionals24.9%

Managers18.6%

Community & personal service15.9%

Technicians & trades12.2%

Clerical & administrative12.0%

Labourers6.3%

Sales workers5.8%

Machinery operators & drivers2.5%

Nearby areas

The Gardens (NT)Darwin City Stuart Park Parap Woolner Fannie Bay Bayview (NT)East Point

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