Overall score
Fannie Bay
62.1/100
Larrakeyah
49.6/100
Fannie Bay vs Larrakeyah, NT Suburb Comparison
Fannie Bay for retirees and investment; Larrakeyah for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Fannie BayLarrakeyah
Nearby amenities
Fannie Bay
157
Larrakeyah
130
Population
Fannie Bay
2,875
Larrakeyah
3,943
Metric leadFannie Bay 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 retireesFannie Bay
- Best for familiesLarrakeyah
- Best for investmentFannie Bay
- Best for best valueFannie Bay
- 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 | Fannie Bay | Larrakeyah |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 62.1/100 | 49.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.7/100 | 39.5/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 9.6/100 | 9.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 10 |
| Walkability | 65.5/100 | 31.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 157 | 130 |
| Green cover | 20.6% | 11.0% |
| Population | 2,875 | 3,943 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Fannie Bay is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Larrakeyah is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Fannie Bay pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, whereas Larrakeyah is the better pick for a larger local community.
On balance, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Fannie Bay, while Larrakeyah remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.