Overall score
Larrakeyah
49.6/100
Woolner
52.8/100
Larrakeyah vs Woolner, NT Suburb Comparison
Larrakeyah for retirees and families; Woolner for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
LarrakeyahWoolner
Nearby amenities
Larrakeyah
130
Woolner
52
Population
Larrakeyah
3,943
Woolner
962
Metric leadLarrakeyah 6Woolner 32 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 retireesLarrakeyah
- Best for familiesLarrakeyah
- Best for investmentWoolner
- Best for best valueWoolner
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 | Larrakeyah | Woolner |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.6/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.5/100 | 48.9/100 |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | 7 |
| Weather (desirability) | 9.6/100 | 9.6/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 1 |
| Walkability | 31.0/100 | 3.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 130 | 52 |
| Green cover | 11.0% | 10.1% |
| Population | 3,943 | 962 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Larrakeyah is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Woolner is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Larrakeyah is stronger for parks and reserves, public transport access, and walkability; Woolner answers with housing affordability, plus schools and education options.
On balance, families, investors, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Woolner, 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.