Alkimos

Alkimos lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of Nov 2025, the population of Alkimos is estimated at around 16,843. This reflects an increase of 6,640 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,203. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 13,238 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), along with an additional 1,672 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 976 persons per square kilometer. Alkimos's growth rate of 65.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.9%). Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 68.0% of overall population gains.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Exceptional growth is predicted over the period to 2041, with Alkimos expected to grow by 13,677 persons, reflecting a gain of 67.8% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Alkimos was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Alkimos had approximately 494 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 2,473 homes were approved, with an additional 201 approved in FY26 so far. Each dwelling built over these years accommodated an average of 2.2 new residents per year, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value of new homes was $375,000, aligning with regional patterns. This financial year, Alkimos registered $12.6 million in commercial approvals, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Perth, Alkimos has 302.0% more building activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and reflecting strong developer confidence in the location. The new building activity comprises 99.0% detached houses and 1.0% medium and high-density housing, sustaining Alkimos' suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. With around 23 people per dwelling approval, Alkimos exhibits characteristics of a growth area.

Population forecasts indicate Alkimos will gain approximately 11,426 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Alkimos has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 29thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 26 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones include Perth Water Security's Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant, Alkimos Beach Master-Planned Community, Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre, and Alkimos Beach Town Centre. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment environment in Alkimos shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Alkimos has a skilled workforce with notable representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 4.0% as of June 2025.

This rate is slightly higher than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 3.7%, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. There were 7,839 residents in work during this period. Workforce participation in Alkimos was 75.8%, significantly higher than Greater Perth's rate of 65.2%.

Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction employment levels are particularly high at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 4.9% compared to the regional average of 8.2%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.7%, while labour force grew by 4.0%, resulting in an unemployment rate increase of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 3.7% and labour force growth of 3.8%, with a rise in unemployment rate of only 0.1 percentage point. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest potential future demand within Alkimos. These projections indicate national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Alkimos's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ended June 2022 shows median income in Alkimos was $61,027 and average income was $70,695. This compares to Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% from July 2022 to September 2025, estimated median income in Alkimos would be approximately $69,693 and average income would be around $80,734 as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Alkimos cluster around the 71st percentile nationally. The largest income bracket comprises 41.7% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, with 7,023 residents falling into this category. This aligns with the surrounding region where this cohort represents 32.0%. High housing costs consume 19.1% of income in Alkimos, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 63rd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

Alkimos is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Alkimos as recorded in the latest Census, 97.7% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 2.3% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. In contrast, Perth metro had 92.2% houses and 7.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Alkimos stood at 7.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 63.5% and rented ones at 28.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, exceeding the Perth metro average of $1,898. The median weekly rent in Alkimos was $360, compared to Perth metro's $350. Nationally, Alkimos' mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

Alkimos features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 80.0% of all households, including 42.8% that are couples with children, 21.8% that are couples without children, and 14.3% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.0%, with lone person households at 18.4% and group households comprising 1.8% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, which matches the Greater Perth average.

The educational profile of Alkimos exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Alkimos trail Australian benchmarks, with 21.8% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 15.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 43.8% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 13.2% and certificates at 30.6%. Educational participation is high, with 33.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 13.8% in primary, 7.5% in secondary, and 4.5% pursuing tertiary education. Alkimos has a robust network of 7 schools educating approximately 4,663 students, with typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1020) and balanced educational opportunities. The area functions as an education hub with 27.7 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 15.2, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Alkimos has 72 active public transport stops, served by a mix of trains and buses. These stops are covered by 8 different routes, offering a total of 2,346 weekly passenger trips. The transport network is deemed good, with residents on average located 224 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 335 trips per day, equating to around 32 weekly trips per individual stop.

Alkimos's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Alkimos shows excellent health outcomes, with younger age groups having particularly low rates of common health conditions.

Approximately 55% (~9,309 people) have private health cover, which is high compared to other areas. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 8.5 and 7.8% of residents respectively. 76.3% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Perth's 73.0%. Only 7.6% (1,280 people) of residents are aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Perth's 13.6%. However, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Alkimos was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Alkimos was found to have a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 16.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 48.0% born overseas. The predominant religion in Alkimos is Christianity, making up 41.9% of the population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented compared to Greater Perth, comprising 0.1% versus 0.1%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English at 35.2%, Australian at 18.2%, and Other at 10.2%. Some ethnic groups show significant differences: South African at 2.7% compared to 1.8% regionally, Welsh at 1.3% versus 0.9%, and Maori at 2.0% versus 1.3%.

Alkimos hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Alkimos's median age is 32 years, which is younger than Greater Perth's average of 37 and significantly lower than Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Alkimos has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (16.4%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (4.9%). According to post-2021 Census data, the 55-64 age group increased from 6.9% to 8.0% of Alkimos's population. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort declined from 19.9% to 17.3%, and the 0-4 age group decreased from 10.0% to 8.0%. Demographic modeling indicates that Alkimos's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the strongest projected growth in the 45-54 cohort, which is expected to grow by 97%, adding 1,968 residents to reach a total of 4,007.