Larrakeyah (NT)

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Evaluations of the ABS population updates for the region alongside new residential addresses verified by Districts since the Census indicate that the suburb of Larrakeyah has a population of approximately 4,731 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 788 individuals (20.0%) from the 2021 Census, which registered 3,943 people. The estimation of 4,731 residents was determined by Districts through analysing the June 2025 ERP data release from the ABS and subsequent address validations after the Census date. With this population level, the density stands at 2,426 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality within the top national quartile assessed by Districts. The 20.0% growth rate observed in the suburb of Larrakeyah since the 2021 census outpaced the national average (9.3%) as well as the state, making it a regional growth leader. The primary driver of these gains was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 82.0% of the overall population growth during recent times.

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The suburb of Larrakeyah has a highly qualified local workforce with strong representation in essential services, an unemployment rate of only 0.6%, and an estimated job growth rate of 1.1% over the prior year, based on compiled statistical area data. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,155, with the local unemployment rate sitting 2.9% below the Greater Darwin rate of 3.5%. Participation in the labor force is relatively high at 77.6% compared to 72.7% in Greater Darwin. Census data indicates that a minor 5.6% of the workforce operated from home, though the context of COVID-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.

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Taxpayer income levels in the suburb of Larrakeyah rank among the highest nationally, based on the latest ATO data aggregated by Districts for financial year 2023. The median taxpayer income is $71,643, and the average income is $88,443, compared to Greater Darwin averages of $66,956 and $77,199. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 9.41% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 are approximately $78,385 for the median and $96,765 for the average. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the area fell within the 86th to 94th percentiles nationally. The weekly earning bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 contains 41.1% of the local population (1,944 individuals), while the broader region has of its cohort in this range. The local wealth profile shows of residents earn more than per week, which helps sustain high-end retail and local services. Mortgage and rent payments consume of income, and strong local earnings place residents in the th percentile for disposable income, with the SEIFA index ranking the suburb in the th decile.

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According to the latest Census, the local housing mix consisted of 22.0% standalone houses and 78.0% alternative structures such as apartments and semi-detached units, compared to 63.5% houses and 36.5% other dwellings in metropolitan Darwin. Home ownership in the area stood at 15.9%, which is lower than the metro average, with 17.1% of properties under mortgage and 67.1% rented. The median monthly mortgage cost of $1,800 was below the metro average of $2,100, while the median weekly rent of $395 was higher than the metro average of $385. Nationwide, local mortgage payments are below the Australian average of $1,863, whereas weekly rents are higher than the national figure of $375.

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Families represent 61.4% of local households, consisting of couples with children at 24.8%, couples without children at 31.8%, and single-parent homes at 4.2%. The remaining 38.6% are non-family households, which include single person households at 28.4% and group living arrangements at 10.1%. The median household occupancy of 2.3 people is lower than the Greater Darwin average of 2.6.

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Academic credentials in the suburb of Larrakeyah are significantly higher than regional and national levels, with 48.9% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 27.3% across the NT and 30.4% nationwide. This educational profile positions the workforce well for knowledge-based careers. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 29.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 14.6% and graduate diplomas at 4.6%. Vocational and technical training is also common, with 28.5% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications including advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (16.8%).

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Analysis of the local network shows 8 public transport stops within the suburb of Larrakeyah, consisting of bus services. These stops are connected to 30 distinct routes, which support a total of 1,353 passenger trips each week. Transport access is rated as favorable, with residents living an average of 202 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and most workers commute out of the area. Private vehicles are the main transport method at 73%, while 10% of residents walk to work and 6% use the bus. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.2 cars per household, which is below the regional norm. A low 5.6% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 rules.

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Health indicators show strong outcomes for the suburb of Larrakeyah, with low rates of chronic illnesses and mortality across all age segments, and private health insurance coverage is high at roughly 62% of the population (2,916 people). This compares to a coverage rate of 57.8% in Greater Darwin and a national average of 55.7%.

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Cultural diversity indicators show that 32.0% of residents speak a non-English language at home, and 40.0% of the population was born outside Australia. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, accounting for 38.2% of the community. Hinduism is notably overrepresented at 11.6% of the population, compared to the Greater Darwin average of 4.2%.

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The median age in the suburb of Larrakeyah is 33 years, which is similar to the Greater Darwin average of 34 and younger than the Australian median of 38. The area features a higher share of residents aged 25 - 34 (25.8%) and fewer children aged 5 - 14 (8.9%) compared to Greater Darwin. The concentration of young adults aged 25 - 34 is higher than the national share of 14.6%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 35 to 44 age bracket grew from 16.2% to 17.6%, and the 75 to 84 cohort rose from 2.4% to 3.6%, while children aged 0 to decreased from to . Projections to indicate that the local age profile will shift, with the to cohort expected to increase by individuals () from to while the to bracket is projected to increase by a minor ( people).

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Larrakeyah currently has an estimated 212 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 129 children aged 0-2 and 86 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 4% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 4% by 2041 (to approximately 220 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 340. Birth rates in the area have averaged 10.0 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (within the middle tier nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.