Average rent in Larrakeyah, NT — 2026

Larrakeyah sits in the Darwin local government area, 2km from the Darwin CBD, with a population of around 3,943 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $395/week — above the the Northern Territory state median of $301/week. 65% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$395/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
3,943

ABS 2021

Median age
33
Distance to Darwin
2 km
Households renting
65%
Separate houses
22%
Flats / apartments
65%
Born overseas
36%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Darwin

Renting in Larrakeyah

Larrakeyah sits well above the the Northern Territory median, with the typical renter paying $395/week — that's 31% over the state-wide $301/week (ABS Census 2021). It's a renter-heavy suburb at 65%, and the housing stock leans hard into apartments and flats (65%) — the high-density profile you'd expect from inner-Darwin. About 36% of residents were born overseas, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. At 2km from the Darwin CBD, the rent premium tracks proximity to jobs, transit, and lifestyle. If you're applying here, expect competition and fast market times. State rent indices (CoreLogic, Domain, SQM) suggest the 2021 baseline is already well out of date — your reported figure above is the live read.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Larrakeyah?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Larrakeyah, NT was $395. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Larrakeyah rent compare to the Northern Territory?+
The the Northern Territory state median weekly rent was $301 at the 2021 Census, while Larrakeyah came in at $395 — 31% above. Larrakeyah sits 2km from Darwin, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 22% separate houses and 65% flats).
Which suburbs near Larrakeyah have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Larrakeyah's $395/week (ABS 2021): Brinkin - Nakara, Fannie Bay - The Gardens, Bakewell. On the higher end, you've got Anula, Mount Johns, Humpty Doo. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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