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Larapinta

NT 875 • Rest of NT

2,368
Population (2021)
$56,888
Median Income
14.50 km²
Area
$350/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyOutbackMulticulturalRemoteNature

About Larapinta

Larapinta is a residential suburb of Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, located approximately 5 kilometres south-west of the town centre. With a population of around 2,370 (2021 Census) and a median age of 33, it is one of the newer suburban developments in Alice Springs. The suburb has a diverse community including a significant Indigenous population (approximately 30%) alongside families attracted by government and service-sector employment in the region.

Larapinta features the Larapinta Trail Shopping Centre and several schools, making it a self-contained family suburb. Residents enjoy proximity to the spectacular West MacDonnell Ranges and the famous Larapinta Trail for hiking and outdoor recreation. The suburb has a range of community facilities including sporting grounds, parks, and the Alice Springs Golf Club nearby. With higher-than-average household incomes driven by NT government and mining-sector wages, it offers comfortable family living in the Red Centre.

Larapinta falls under postcode 875 and is governed by Alice Springs Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Namatjira electorate.

📍 Location

State
Northern Territory
Postcode
875
Urban Area
Larapinta
LGA / Council
Alice Springs
Federal Electorate
Lingiari
State Electorate
Namatjira
Type
Urban
Timezone
Darwin (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-23.68°, 133.83°
Statistical Area
Rest of NT
Area
14.50 km²
Elevation
638m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Route 4 — Alice Springs CBD to Larapinta 15 min
  • Route 3 — Alice Springs CBD via The Gap 20 min

Commute to Alice Springs CBD

Distance
5 km
By Train
N/A - no urban rail
By Bus
15-20 min (Route 4)
By Car (Peak)
8-10 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
5-8 min

🛣️ Alice Springs has no rail-based public transport. The Ghan railway provides long-distance service only. Car is the primary mode of transport.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Larapinta Shopping Centre provides basic needs within walking distance for some residents, but a car is essential for most activities and commuting.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
33 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
17.8%

142 state housing + 4 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,267
Census 2021
2,368
▲ 4.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$52,780
Income 2021
$56,888
▲ 7.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,695
Born Overseas 508

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 82
  • 2. New Zealand 70
  • 3. Philippines 52
  • 4. England 47
  • 5. United States 36
  • 6. Zimbabwe 13
  • 7. Nepal 12
  • 8. China 10
  • 9. Germany 10
  • 10. South Africa 10

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian Aboriginal 693
Australian 627
English 566
Irish 181
Scottish 149
German 93
Indian 77
Filipino 72
Chinese 53
Maori 45

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,304
Both parents born in Australia
646
Both parents born overseas
247
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
43.1%
No Religion
41.9%
Hinduism
2.0%
Sikhism
1.6%
Buddhism
0.8%
Islam
0.7%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
205 (8.7%)
5-14 years
396 (16.7%)
15-19 years
144 (6.1%)
20-24 years
129 (5.4%)
25-34 years
366 (15.5%)
35-44 years
368 (15.5%)
45-54 years
324 (13.7%)
55-64 years
265 (11.2%)
65-74 years
122 (5.2%)
75-84 years
46 (1.9%)
85+ years
15 (0.6%)

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