Suburb profile · Greater Perth
Alkimos has an estimated 15,637 residents, up 53.3% since the 2021 Census, with 21 projects tracked in Alkimos.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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The suburb of Alkimos is located 41 kilometres north-northwest from Perth CBD. Based on AreaSearch's analysis of aggregated SA2-level ERP counts, released yearly, and national address file data updated each quarter, its estimated population is 15,637 as of Aug 2026. This is an increase of 5,434 people (53.3%) since the 2021 Census count of 10,203 people. The area combines strong development activity and population drivers with a high share of mortgage holders and residents born overseas. Detached housing is prominent, alongside notable representation of people aged 35 to 44yo and children aged 0 to 4yo.
Residents include a high proportion of children and working-age people, with family households and couples with children common. The suburb of Alkimos ranks in the top 10% of areas nationally for population growth. Alkimos-Eglinton in WA, Australia is known for its coastline and beaches, open spaces, parks and wetlands, with outdoor recreation opportunities. The community is planned around sustainability and visual appeal, and includes schools and modern amenities.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The suburb of Alkimos is located 41 kilometres north-northwest from Perth CBD. Based on AreaSearch's analysis of aggregated SA2-level ERP counts, released yearly, and national address file data updated each quarter, its estimated population is 15,637 as of Aug 2026. This is an increase of 5,434 people (53.3%) since the 2021 Census count of 10,203 people. The area combines strong development activity and population drivers with a high share of mortgage holders and residents born overseas. Detached housing is prominent, alongside notable representation of people aged 35 to 44yo and children aged 0 to 4yo.
Residents include a high proportion of children and working-age people, with family households and couples with children common. The suburb of Alkimos ranks in the top 10% of areas nationally for population growth. Alkimos-Eglinton in WA, Australia is known for its coastline and beaches, open spaces, parks and wetlands, with outdoor recreation opportunities. The community is planned around sustainability and visual appeal, and includes schools and modern amenities.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 15 in 2006 and 14,030 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 15,637 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 25 to 34, 19.3%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 41.7%.
Alkimos ranks in the 98th percentile nationally for population growth and the 94th for development activity.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Alkimos is $720 a week, up 6.3% over 12 months to Sep 2026.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $720 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +6.3% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Wanneroo | $724 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Wanneroo, over 12 months | +8.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Perth - North West | $760 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent, Perth - North West, over 12 months | +7.7% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Perth | $723 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Perth, over 12 months | +6.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, WA | $714 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, WA, over 12 months | +7.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
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Status of the 31 tracked applications: 27 approved, 4 under assessment, 0 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 21 projects in Alkimos (11 under construction) and 80 more in the surrounding area.
Stage 1 of Western Australia's third large-scale desalination facility, delivering 50 billion litres of climate-resilient drinking water annually, with future capacity to expand to 100 billion litres.
A sustainable mixed-use coastal hub featuring retail, commercial office space, and approximately 450 residential dwellings. The project serves as the primary activity centre for the Alkimos Beach community, integrating a future train station with public plazas and community facilities.
Neighbourhood shopping centre under construction as part of the Alkimos Central town centre. The development is anchored by Woolworths and includes specialty retail, food and beverage, medical services and extensive at-grade parking. Construction is continuing with opening now targeted for mid-2026 as the surrounding Alkimos community rapidly expands.
A 224-hectare sustainable coastal development designed for 6,000 residents. It is Australia's first 6 Star Green Star certified community and features a 6-leaf EnviroDevelopment rating.
Regional aquatic and recreation centre in Alkimos Central, north of Romeo Road and adjacent to Alkimos Station. The facility will include indoor pools, an outdoor 50 metre competition pool, multi-use indoor sports courts with spectator seating, gym and fitness areas, health suite, creche, cafe, changerooms, meeting and consulting rooms, community spaces…
Jindee is a premium coastal village development in Western Australia featuring form-based code planning and traditional neighbourhood design. The 112-hectare estate is designed to create a walkable, diverse community with authentic coastal architecture, preserving the natural undulating dunes while providing high-quality residential and urban village…
Alkimos Vista is a masterplanned coastal residential estate being delivered by Stockland following its acquisition of the project in late 2024. The community is progressing through staged land releases and home construction, with approximately 560 homes planned within Alkimos Vista and direct access to Picasso Park, the METRONET Alkimos Station and the…
Water Corporation is delivering the first major upgrade of the Alkimos Wastewater Treatment Plant since the facility was commissioned in 2011, lifting treatment capacity to 26 million litres a day to keep pace with rapid population growth across Perth's north-west corridor.
Premium elevated residential development in an award-winning master-planned community. Private lifestyle estate featuring unique villages with schools, shopping centres, and parklands. Located 500m from Alkimos and Butler train stations.
Transit-focused 200ha city centre in Perth's northern coastal corridor. As of 2026, construction is active with focus on the Central Square and Park near the operational Alkimos Station.
Shorehaven is Peet's masterplanned coastal community at Alkimos, planned to deliver around 3,000 homes together with schools, parks, childcare, medical services, retail and recreation facilities. Residential land releases continue across later stages including Stages 36 and 37, with civil works, home construction and lot sales ongoing.
Shorehaven is a master-planned coastal community by Peet in Alkimos, WA, delivering around 3000 homes upon completion. The estate offers direct beach access along 1.7 km of coastline, extensive parks and playgrounds, three early learning centres, Shorehaven Primary School and Northshore Christian Grammar School, plus the Oceans 27 beachfront restaurant.
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Estimated completion year of the 42 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2026 13, 2027 9, 2028 9, 2029 1, 2030 5, 2031 0, 2032 2, 2033 0, 2034 0, 2035 3. 7 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 31 substantial development applications lodged in and around Alkimos over the past 5 years, 6 in the last 12 months; 4 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2021 (part year) 0, 2022 4, 2023 8, 2024 6, 2025 9, 2026 (to Oct) 4.
Key application 1K Howden Parade, Alkimos Retail | $26m Approved
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 31 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 6 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 44.4 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 98th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 506 | ABS building approvals | 98th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 27 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 4 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Alkimos include: Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant (Construction); Alkimos Beach (Construction); Alkimos Central Shopping Centre (Construction); Alkimos Shopping Centre (Construction); and Alkimos Beach Town Centre (Approved). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Alkimos spans multiple sectors including Communities, Precincts & Urban Renewal, Residential Development, and Retail, among others.
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Alkimos higher than 94% of real estate markets across the country.
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Alkimos area has seen 1,324 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Alkimos's current population of 15,637 has been supported by 506 approvals on average over recent years.
The suburb of Alkimos has seen 44.4 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 7.4 approvals in Greater Perth. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 20 people in the suburb of Alkimos, compared to one for every 118 in Greater Perth.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Alkimos's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 506, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Alkimos has grown by approximately 4,087 people, while 2,531 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 1.6 people added for each new dwelling approval. This suggests a balanced relationship between population growth and housing supply.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Alkimos lies within the top 2% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,637 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +53.3% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 97th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 906 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 49th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +7.1% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +12.7% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 10,203 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 5,434 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +8.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +9.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 17.25 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Alkimos was estimated to be approximately 15,637 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 14,030 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Alkimos has added approximately 5,434 people and shown a 53.26% increase from the 10,203 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Alkimos is estimated at 907 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Alkimos has shown a compound annual growth rate of 12.7% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Alkimos is driven by: Interstate migration (68.0%), Natural increase (18.0%), Overseas migration (14.000000000000002%). The primary driver is Interstate migration, contributing 68.0% of overall population gains.
Alkimos hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 7% of areas nationwide.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 7th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 26.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 31.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 56.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 31 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 9.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 16.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 11.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 19.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 18.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 11.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 7.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 3.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 1.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 0.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Alkimos at 31 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 31 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 31 years as at August 2026, Alkimos is 6 years younger than the Greater Perth 2021 Census average (37 years) and 7 years younger than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Alkimos compared to the Greater Perth region is the 5 - 14 group, making up 16.9% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Alkimos compared to the Greater Perth region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 3.6% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Alkimos show significant variance compared to Greater Perth. The most over-represented age groups are 0-4 year-olds (9.1% vs 5.5%) and 5-14 year-olds (16.9% vs 12.2%). The most under-represented age groups are 85+ year-olds (0.4% vs 2.0%) and 75-84 year-olds (1.9% vs 5.5%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 26.0% of the population in the suburb of Alkimos as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 5.9% of the population in the suburb of Alkimos as at August 2026.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $68,075 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 79th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $78,805 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,035 | 2021 Census, weekly | 67th percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $977 | 2021 Census, weekly | 76th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 24.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,247 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 13.1% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Alkimos is approximately $72,867. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $68,075.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Alkimos is approximately $84,353. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $78,805.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Alkimos is approximately $72,867 compared to $68,556 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $68,075 and $64,047 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Alkimos is approximately $84,353 compared to $90,565 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $78,805 and $84,609 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Alkimos's households (~41.7% / 1,468 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Alkimos is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 41.7% of households. In comparison, Greater Perth's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 32.0% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Alkimos is $2,035/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Alkimos is $2,247/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Alkimos is $977/wk.
The suburb of Alkimos shows a median taxpayer income of $68,075 and an average of $78,805 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. This is very high nationally, contrasting with Greater Perth's median income of $64,047 and average income of $84,609. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.04% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $72,867 (median) and $84,353 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Alkimos is $7,134 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Alkimos's disposable income is $7,134 compared to $6,842 for Greater Perth, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Alkimos has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 73.1% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 7,226 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 12,775 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 7,588 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Alkimos has approximately 7,226 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 4.8%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment indicators are below the national average, suggesting room for improvement.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Alkimos stands at 4.8%, which is 0.6 percentage points above Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%. This higher unemployment rate may indicate local labour market challenges. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Alkimos is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (16.0% of employment), construction (11.8%), and retail trade (10.6%). Other significant employers include education & training and mining.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Alkimos has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force decreased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Perth saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Alkimos is 73.1%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Perth average of 69.9%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Perth.
The suburb of Alkimos shows notable specialisation in construction, which employs 11.8% of the local workforce compared to 9.3% across Greater Perth. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector.
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The suburb of Alkimos's employment market shows below-average performance in national comparisons. While employment opportunities exist, the area faces more challenges than many other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 4.5% growth, ranking 12th out of 37 regions nationally.
The educational profile of Alkimos ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 15.9% | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 3.6% | 2021 Census | 38th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 21.8% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 30.6% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 2.3% | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 13.2% | 2021 Census | 93rd percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 34.4% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 33.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 4.5% | 2021 Census | 50th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 13.8% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 7.5% | 2021 Census | 38th percentile nationally |
21.8% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Alkimos have university qualifications, compared to 30.1% in Greater Perth.
34.4% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Alkimos have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.6% in Greater Perth.
The suburb of Alkimos ranks in the 64th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Alkimos are: Certificate (30.6%), Bachelor Degree (15.9%), Advanced Diploma (13.2%).
33.1% of the population in the suburb of Alkimos is currently engaged in formal education, including 13.8% in primary school, 7.5% in secondary school, 4.5% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Alkimos is 1020, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 7 schools within the suburb of Alkimos, with a combined enrollment of approximately 4,663 students.
The suburb of Alkimos includes 4 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 2 combined schools.
Alkimos features high concentrations of couples with children and single parent families but relatively few couples without children, with a larger average household size than Greater Perth.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.8 people | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 18.4% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 42.8% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 21.8% | 2021 Census | 14th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 14.3% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 1.8% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 3,521 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 5,396 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 80.0% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.5 per family | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Alkimos had 3,521 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 53.3% to an estimated 5,396 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Alkimos is 2.8 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Perth and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 80.0% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (18.4%), group households (1.8%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 2,817 family households, couples with children account for 42.8% of all households, couples without children at home 21.8%, and single parent families 14.3%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Perth, the suburb of Alkimos shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 80.0% (versus 71.5% in Greater Perth). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 18.4% compared to 24.9% in Greater Perth. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the suburb of Alkimos have an average of 1.5 children, slightly below the Greater Perth average of 1.6. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 46.0% of the adult population are currently married, while 39.9% have never married. This compares to 47.6% married and 36.1% never married across Greater Perth.
Single-person households represent 18.4% of all households in the suburb of Alkimos, notably lower than the average for Greater Perth of 24.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 1.8% of households, below the Greater Perth average of 3.5%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
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.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 48.0% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 16.5% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 83.5% | 2021 Census | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 79.2% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 52.0% | 2021 Census | 11th percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 1.1% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
Alkimos was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 16.5% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 48.0% born overseas.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Alkimos, at 41.9% of people, although more residents (53.0%) reported no religion. Christianity accounts for 45.0% across Greater Perth.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Alkimos are English, comprising 35.2% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Perth's 28.0%, Australian, comprising 18.2% of the population, and Other, comprising 10.2% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: South African is notably overrepresented at 2.7% of Alkimos (vs 1.0% across Greater Perth), Welsh at 1.3% (vs 0.7%) and Maori at 2.0% (vs 0.9%).
48.0% of the suburb of Alkimos population was born overseas, compared to 37.7% across Greater Perth.
16.5% of the population in the suburb of Alkimos speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 22.0% in Greater Perth.
1.1% of the suburb of Alkimos population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.4% in Greater Perth.
79.2% of the suburb of Alkimos population holds citizenship, compared to 83.0% in Greater Perth.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Alkimos is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Perth.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 28.6% | 2021 Census | 52nd percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 7.8% | 2021 Census | 2nd percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 97.7% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,950 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 59th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 63.5% | 2021 Census | 98th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 2.2% | 2021 Census | 18th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $360 | 2021 Census, weekly | 47th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 17.7% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 21st percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 22.1% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 32nd percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.8 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Alkimos, 7.8% of homes are owned outright, 63.5% are owned with a mortgage, and 28.6% are rented.
According to the latest data, 97.7% of dwellings in the suburb of Alkimos are houses.
In the suburb of Alkimos, 0.1% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 2.2% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Alkimos stands at 7.8%, compared to 29.3% in Greater Perth.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Alkimos is $1,950, compared to $1,907 in Greater Perth.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Alkimos is $1,684, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Alkimos, households with mortgages typically spend 22.1% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 17.7% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Alkimos is 0.8, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Alkimos shows mortgage holders spending 22.1% of income on repayments (vs 23.6% in Greater Perth), while renters spend 17.7% of income on rent (vs 18.8% in Greater Perth).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Alkimos consists of 97.7% detached houses, 2.2% semi-detached dwellings, 0.1% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Alkimos consumes approximately 19.1% of median household income ($8,812 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Recent development applications in Alkimos show attached dwellings contributing 3% of approvals compared to 2% of existing stock, while detached houses represent 97% of applications versus 98% of current dwellings. This suggests development patterns consistent with existing housing mix. Density increases remain below national trends.
Alkimos's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 56.7% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 67th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 76.3% | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 3.1% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 78.7% | 2021 Census | 66th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.8% | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
Around 56.6% of people in the suburb of Alkimos are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.1% in Greater Perth.
In the suburb of Alkimos, 3.1% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 4.6% of people in Greater Perth require similar assistance.
7.8% of people in the suburb of Alkimos are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.8% of the population across Greater Perth is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 2.8% of the suburb of Alkimos population, while in Greater Perth, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
1.6% of people in the suburb of Alkimos have heart disease. Across Greater Perth,3.3% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Alkimos, 56.6% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Perth sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.1%.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 59 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 59th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 72 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 58th percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 2,344 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 55th percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 206 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 8 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.4 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 8.0% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 72 public transport stops within the suburb of Alkimos.
The suburb of Alkimos has 2,344 weekly trips across 8 routes, averaging 334 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 221 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 464 m away and the nearest school 638 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 72 stops nearby, 2,344 weekly trips, access rating 59 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 11 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 11th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 464 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 638 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 855 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 928 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest supermarket | 1.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.3 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 1.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 2.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 8.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 15.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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06About this profile
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AreaSearch's development drivers ranking places residential development activity in Alkimos higher than 94% of real estate markets across the country.
Alkimos has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 42nd percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Alkimos is $720 a week, +6.3% over 12 months to Sep 2026.
Alkimos lies within the top 2% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends.
Alkimos hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 7% of areas nationwide.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
Alkimos has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks.
The educational profile of Alkimos ranks above average relative to locations nationally, based on AreaSearch's ranking of qualification and academic performance metrics.
Alkimos features high concentrations of couples with children and single parent families but relatively few couples without children, with a larger average household size than Greater Perth.
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 is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than Greater Perth.
Alkimos's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Alkimos has an estimated 15,637 residents, up 53.3% since the 2021 Census, with 21 projects tracked in Alkimos.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Alkimos.
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Refreshed . Rents to Sep 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Sep 2026. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL50011). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Sep 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Alkimos from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Alkimos with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
