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Larrakeyah - The Gardens
4 km²
Far more people live within walking distance of parks and transport in Larrakeyah - The Gardens than in other parts of the Territory. This highly walkable suburb is a convenient place to live, with nearly every home located near a park. It is a relatively small community where First Nations residents stand out for having high incomes and strong education levels. The area is designed for easy movement, making it a practical and accessible part of Darwin.
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First Nations residents here have a Year 12 completion rate of 54.7%, which is far above the national figure. This higher education level is consistent with an unemployment rate of only 5.7%, which is much lower than most similar areas and well below the Australian average.
This is a very walkable area with a score of 6.2, and 91.3% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport. While almost everyone is near a park, only 24.2% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services, which is far below the Territory average.