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Larrimah

NT 852 • Northern Territory

27
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
61.19 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAffordable
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About Larrimah

Larrimah is a tiny but historically significant outback township in the Northern Territory, located on the Stuart Highway approximately 250 kilometres south of Katherine and 534 kilometres south of Darwin. With a population of around 27 residents, Larrimah was officially established in 1940 as the southern rail terminus of the North Australia Railway from Darwin, playing a vital role as an army transit camp and supply hub during World War II. Today it is a recognised heritage site with several reminders of its wartime past, including a historic WWII airstrip.

Larrimah is well known along the Stuart Highway for its quirky, characterful stopover atmosphere, anchored by the famous Larrimah Hotel — ranked among Australia's top outback pubs — along with the Larrimah Teahouse and its noted barramundi pies. Travellers driving between Darwin and Alice Springs often break their journey here to enjoy the classic outback hospitality and explore the town's collection of local curiosities, including a Big Stubby roadside attraction. The surrounding savanna landscape is on the traditional Country of the Mangarrayi and other First Nations peoples, and the remoteness of Larrimah gives it an otherworldly, time-stood-still quality that attracts curious visitors year-round.

Larrimah falls under postcode 852 and is governed by the Victoria Daly Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Lingiari, while state elections fall under the Katherine electorate.

📍 Location

State
Northern Territory
Postcode
852
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Victoria Daly
Federal Electorate
Lingiari
State Electorate
Katherine
Type
Locality
Timezone
Darwin (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-16.45°, 130.84°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
61.19 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 852

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 852, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$32,801
Median 2023–24
$40,100
▲ 22.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$50,936

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 852; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Greyhound Australia — Darwin / Alice Springs 6 hr to Darwin, 10+ hr to Alice Springs

Commute to Darwin CBD

Distance
534 km
By Train
No passenger rail; The Ghan (Adelaide–Darwin) does not stop at Larrimah
By Car (Peak)
5 hr 30 min – 6 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 hr 30 min

🛣️ Stuart Highway (Highway 1) provides main road access; Greyhound coach service stops at Larrimah

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote outback township; virtually all movement by car; Stuart Highway is the only major road

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
27
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Larrimah NT located? +

Larrimah is a small outback township on the Stuart Highway in the Northern Territory, approximately 250 kilometres south of Katherine and 534 kilometres south of Darwin.

What is Larrimah known for? +

Larrimah is known for its World War II history as a former rail terminus and army transit camp, its famous outback pub (the Larrimah Hotel), the Larrimah Teahouse with its barramundi pies, and as a quirky and historic stop on the Darwin to Alice Springs drive.

What is the population of Larrimah? +

Larrimah has one of the smallest populations of any gazetted township in Australia, with approximately 27 residents recorded in the 2021 Census.

Is Larrimah on the way from Darwin to Alice Springs? +

Yes, Larrimah sits on the Stuart Highway, the main road connecting Darwin and Alice Springs, making it a popular rest stop for travellers on this iconic outback route.