Overall score
Darwin City
62.1/100
Larrakeyah
49.6/100
Darwin City vs Larrakeyah, NT Suburb Comparison
Darwin City for retirees and investment; Larrakeyah for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Darwin CityLarrakeyah
Nearby amenities
Darwin City
643
Larrakeyah
130
Population
Darwin City
7,149
Larrakeyah
3,943
Metric leadDarwin City 8Larrakeyah 12 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesDarwin City
- Best for familiesLarrakeyah
- Best for investmentDarwin City
- Best for best valueDarwin City
- Best for best schoolsLarrakeyah
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Darwin City | Larrakeyah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.1/100 | 49.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.1/100 | 39.5/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 9.6/100 | 9.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 8 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 14 | 10 |
| Walkability | 91.0/100 | 31.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 643 | 130 |
| Green cover | 12.5% | 11.0% |
| Population | 7,149 | 3,943 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Darwin City is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Larrakeyah is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Darwin City is stronger for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability; Larrakeyah answers with housing affordability, plus schools and education options.
Choose Darwin City if you are weighing value-focused buyers; lean toward Larrakeyah for families, investors, and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.