Larrakeyah, Northern Territory — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Larrakeyah, in the Darwin Municipality local government area.
| Locality | Larrakeyah |
| Territory | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Local Government Area | Darwin Municipality |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -12.45523 |
| Longitude | 130.82505 |
| Population | 4,245 |
| Density | 1396.4 /km² |
| Area | 3.0 km² |
| Elevation | 26 m |
| Postcode | 0820 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Darwin | 2 km west-northwest |
Larrakeyah is a locality in the Darwin Municipality local government area of Northern Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,245. The locality covers an area of 3.0 km², giving a population density of about 1396.4 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 26 m above sea level. It lies approximately 2 km west-northwest of Darwin. Larrakeyah is located at 12.4552°S, 130.8251°E. It observes Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 0820. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Larrakeyah rises from the coastal plains, a verdant fringe along Darwin Harbour's edge. It lies 2.2 km west-north-west of Darwin City, NT (from Darwin City, NT: bearing 295°T), and is situated 11.6 km west-south-west of Karama. Its streets are lined with mature trees, their canopies forming a dappled ceiling that softens the fierce tropical sun, while the air carries the faint, salty tang of the sea, a constant reminder of its proximity to the vast expanse of water. The terrain here is gently undulating, a subtle rise and fall that offers glimpses of the blue horizon between the rooftops and the lush greenery. Evenings often paint the sky in hues of fiery orange and soft lavender, a breathtaking spectacle that spills across the harbour, casting a warm glow on the neighbouring suburbs.
The history of Larrakeyah is intertwined with the military presence that has long defined this part of Darwin, its strategic position overlooking the harbour making it a vital defence point. Remnants of this past can still be felt, a quiet strength underlying the suburb's modern character. Today, Larrakeyah is a hub for government and defence institutions, its economy bolstered by the professionals who live and work within its bounds, contributing to a steady, unhurried pace of life. The local streets hum with the quiet routines of families and individuals, a sense of comfortable permanence pervading the atmosphere, far from the frantic rush of larger metropolises.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Larrakeyah, Northern Territory with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Larrakeyah, in the Darwin Municipality local government area.
Detailed location data for Larrakeyah includes the postcode (0820), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Darwin Municipality), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Larrakeyah is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |