Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
19 Larapinta Drive
Zoning & Regional Plan
RES
Residential
LEP: Darwin Regional Planning Scheme / NT Planning Scheme
Height Limit
9m or 2 storeys
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Gillen is a residential suburb in the Palmerston region south of Darwin, serviced by Gillen Primary School as the local government primary and Palmerston Senior College as the secondary catchment. Catholic and independent options are available within a short drive, though the public school options provide the primary local pathway.
Likely public catchment
Gillen is likely zoned for Gillen Primary School (primary) and Palmerston Senior College (secondary); verify with NT Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Gillen Primary School
In catchmentBraitling Primary School
Palmerston Senior College
In catchmentSt Philip's Catholic College
Durack Primary School
Nightcliff Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
19 Larapinta Drive in Gillen is located in a residential area of Alice Springs with generally light traffic conditions. The property has good access to major routes via nearby arterial roads with minimal congestion outside peak periods.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minor increases during morning (7-9 AM) and evening (4-6 PM) commute periods, primarily on Stuart Highway and Undoolya Road as traffic routes to CBD and industrial areas. Local residential streets remain relatively clear.
Public Transport
Alice Springs public transport (Buslink) services operate in the area with stops approximately 400-600 meters away. Gillen is approximately 5-7 km from Alice Springs CBD.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Larapinta Drive (1070) (0.1km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Larapinta Drive (1070)
bus
Alice Springs
train
Hartley Street (1023)
bus
Alice Springs Hospital (1094)
bus
Smith Street (1067)
bus
Gap Road (1072)
bus
Lovegrove Drive (1064)
bus
Memorial Avenue (1042)
bus
Adamson Avenue (1046)
bus
Flynn Drive (1044)
bus
Flood Risk
Gillen is a suburb in Alice Springs, located in central Australia with no major flood-prone waterways or historical significant flood events affecting the area. While the Todd River exists nearby, it rarely reaches residential zones and no formal flood overlay system is established for this locality. Development is generally subject to standard NT building and planning requirements rather than specific flood risk overlays.
Planning Controls
- •NT Building Standards require elevated floor levels in flood-prone areas
- •Land capability assessment may be required for development applications
- •Stormwater management and drainage design per NT standards
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Gillen is a semi-rural suburb in Alice Springs, NT, situated in a fire-prone landscape characterized by dry eucalypt woodland and spinifex grassland. While vegetation density is lower than eastern Australian bushfire zones, the arid climate, seasonal fire activity, and fringe-rural nature of the area warrant moderate bushfire risk assessment. Properties should comply with BAL-19 building standards and maintain adequate defensible space.
Crime & Safety
Gillen experiences crime rates above the Northern Territory average, with theft and assault being the most prevalent offences. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns with consistent incident levels across major crime categories. Property-related crimes represent a significant proportion of reported incidents in the area.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Gillen is a small, established outer suburban locality in the greater Darwin area with low-to-modest development velocity. Activity is primarily incremental residential infill and scattered secondary dwelling approvals rather than major precinct redevelopment. Regional infrastructure projects on the Stuart Highway corridor influence long-term connectivity but direct DA pipeline in Gillen itself remains limited.
Gillen residential infill
0 kmSmall-scale residential lot subdivision within existing Gillen locality to accommodate incremental housing growth.
Stuart Highway corridor upgrades
2 kmNT Government transport network improvement project affecting regional connectivity through greater Darwin area.
Alice Springs regional employment precinct
450 kmCentral Australia economic development initiative with industrial and commercial expansion (regional context for NT development patterns).
Local infill housing approvals
0 kmScattered residential DAs for secondary dwellings and minor densification within existing Gillen residential blocks.
Palmerston industrial precinct expansion
35 kmGreater Palmerston region logistics and light industrial development serving Darwin region.
Heritage & Conservation
Gillen is a modern suburban locality in the Alice Springs region of the Northern Territory with no known heritage conservation area or local heritage overlay. While the broader Alice Springs area contains significant heritage sites, Gillen itself is a contemporary residential suburb developed from the late 20th century onwards with minimal heritage constraints on individual properties.
Nearby Heritage Items