Larapinta

Larapinta is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Larapinta's population was around 5,700 as of November 2025. This showed an increase of 736 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,964. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,692 in June 2024 and three validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was 97 persons per square kilometer. Larapinta's growth of 14.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 57.0% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 growth estimates, AreaSearch applies growth rates by age cohort from the ABS's latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). By 2041, an above median population growth is projected for Australia's regional areas, with Larapinta expected to expand by 795 persons, reflecting a 13.8% increase over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Larapinta according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Larapinta has seen limited development activity, averaging two approvals per year over five years (11 approvals). This is typical of rural areas with modest housing needs and construction activity constrained by local demand and infrastructure capacity. The small number of approvals means individual projects can significantly impact annual growth statistics.

Larapinta's construction activity is notably lower than the Rest of NT, and well below national averages. All new construction in Larapinta has been detached houses, preserving its rural nature and emphasizing space. This preference for detached housing (72.0%) exceeds current patterns, indicating strong ongoing demand for family homes despite increasing density pressures. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Larapinta is projected to add 787 residents by 2041.

If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Larapinta has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 5thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Gallery of Australia, Alice Springs Hospital Emergency Department Redevelopment, Regional Skate and Play Precinct, and Jim McConville Oval Lighting Upgrade. The following list details those most relevant:.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Larapinta significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Larapinta has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 1.7%.

The area's unemployment rate is 4.2% lower than the Rest of NT's rate of 5.9%, and its workforce participation rate is higher at 73.7%, compared to the Rest of NT's 50.7%. Key industries employing residents are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training. Health care & social assistance stands out with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence at 0.3% compared to the regional 5.0%. In the year ending June 2026, Larapinta's labour force decreased by 1.3%, and employment declined by 1.4%, leading to a slight rise in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points.

This contrasts with the Rest of NT where employment contracted by 1.3%, the labour force fell by 1.2%, and unemployment rose marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Larapinta's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.5% over ten years, though these are illustrative estimates and do not account for localized population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2022, Larapinta SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $62,947 with the average level standing at $70,781. This is above the national average and compares to levels of $51,655 and $61,577 across Rest of NT respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.01% since financial year ending June 2022, current estimates would be approximately $70,507 (median) and $79,282 (average) as of September 2025. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics Census data released in June 2021, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Larapinta, between the 81st and 90th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile shows 35.7% of the population (2,034 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, mirroring the broader area where 33.6% occupy this bracket. A significant 33.7% earn above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 15.3% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 81st percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Larapinta is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Larapinta, as per the latest Census, 72.0% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 28.0% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. This compares to Non-Metro NT's figures of 67.8% houses and 32.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Larapinta stood at 14.7%, similar to Non-Metro NT, with the rest being mortgaged (42.6%) or rented (42.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,800, aligning with the Non-Metro NT average. The median weekly rent in Larapinta was $400, compared to Non-Metro NT's $1,800 and $280 respectively. Nationally, Larapinta's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Larapinta features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 70.0% of all households, including 33.2% couples with children, 22.8% couples without children, and 13.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 30.0%, with lone person households at 24.4% and group households comprising 5.4%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NT average of 2.8.

Educational outcomes in Larapinta fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates at 29.0%, surpassing the SA4 region average of 20.1% and that of Rest of NT (20.1%). Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 17.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 35.2% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 24.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.0% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.2% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Larapinta has 18 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by two different routes that together offer 49 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of the transport system is considered good, with residents on average located 223 meters from their nearest stop.

On average, there are seven trips per day across all routes, which translates to approximately two weekly trips per individual stop.

Larapinta's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Larapinta shows excellent health outcomes across various age groups.

Both younger and older residents have a low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is high, at approximately 55% of the total population of around 3,135 people. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 7.4% and 5.9% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 76%, report being free from medical ailments, compared to 76.9% in the rest of NT. As of 2021, 8.5% of Larapinta's population is aged 65 and over, totaling approximately 486 individuals. Health outcomes among seniors align with those of the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Larapinta was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Larapinta's population shows high cultural diversity, with 28.6% born overseas and 26.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 48.5%. The 'Other' category comprises 2.3%, slightly higher than the Rest of NT average of 2.1%.

In terms of ancestry, Australians make up 19.8%, followed by English (19.2%) and Australian Aboriginal (15.6%), which is lower than the regional average of 28.9%. Notably, Maori representation is higher in Larapinta at 1.9% compared to 1.1% regionally, New Zealanders are present at 1.0% versus 0.6%, and Samoans at 0.6% compared to 0.4%.

Larapinta hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Larapinta has a median age of 34, which is slightly higher than the Rest of NT figure of 31 but lower than the Australian median of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 45-54 years make up 13.5%, while those aged 15-24 years constitute 10.8%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 65 to 74 age group has increased from 5.5% to 6.2% of the population, whereas the 5 to 14 cohort has decreased from 15.8% to 15.1%. By 2041, Larapinta's age composition is expected to shift significantly. The 45 to 54 age group is projected to increase by 205 people (27%), rising from 768 to 974. Conversely, the number of individuals in the 35 to 44 age range is expected to decrease.