Overall score
Larrakeyah
49.6/100
Parap
57.9/100
Larrakeyah for families and schools; Parap for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Larrakeyah
49.6/100
Parap
57.9/100
Nearby amenities
Larrakeyah
130
Parap
181
Population
Larrakeyah
3,943
Parap
2,819
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Larrakeyah | Parap |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.6/100 | 57.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.5/100 | 49.4/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 8 |
| Weather (desirability) | 9.6/100 | 9.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 13 |
| Walkability | 31.0/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 130 | 181 |
| Green cover | 11.0% | 4.8% |
| Population | 3,943 | 2,819 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Larrakeyah is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Parap is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Larrakeyah tends to lead on housing affordability, a larger local community, and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Parap stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Choose Larrakeyah if you are weighing retirees and investors; lean toward Parap for 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.