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 Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Alkimos is around 17,481. This reflects an increase of 7,278 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,203. The change was inferred from the resident population of 13,505 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 1,683 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,013 persons per square kilometer. The suburb's growth rate of 71.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%). Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 68.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, 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). According to these projections, exceptional growth is predicted for Alkimos over the period to 2041. The area is expected to grow by 13,954 persons, reflecting a gain of 63.4% 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

Alkimos has seen approximately 512 new homes approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 2,560 homes were approved, with an additional 346 approved so far in FY-26. Each dwelling built has resulted in an average of 2.2 new residents per year over these five years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $375,000, which is moderately above regional levels, suggesting an emphasis on quality construction. In FY-26, commercial approvals totaling $22.0 million have been registered, indicating balanced commercial development activity in the area. Compared to Greater Perth, Alkimos has 314.0% more building activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and reflecting strong developer confidence in the location. Ninety-nine percent of new building activity consists of detached houses, with only 1.0% being medium or high-density housing, sustaining Alkimos' suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. With around 21 people per dwelling approval, Alkimos exhibits characteristics of a growth area.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to grow by 11,076 residents through to 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

Alkimos has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 46thth percentile nationally

A total of 27 infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area. These include key projects such as the Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant, completed on 15th June 2019, and the Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre, opened on 3rd December 2016. The Alkimos Beach Master-Planned Community is another significant project, with construction commencing in late 2018 and expected completion in 2025. The following list details projects likely to be most relevant.

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

Alkimos has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.0% as of September 2025, aligning with Greater Perth's rate. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.9%.

There were 8,617 residents employed while workforce participation was higher than Greater Perth's average (87.8% vs 71.6%). A low 8.0% of residents worked from home based on Census responses. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction employment levels were notable at 1.3 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services showed lower representation at 4.9% compared to the regional average of 8.2%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.9%, labour force by 5.4%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth experienced employment growth of 2.9% with a marginal rise in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 indicate potential future demand within Alkimos. These projections suggest national employment could expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Alkimos's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 ending June 2023 indicates that median income in Alkimos is $61,027 and average income stands at $70,695. This contrasts with Greater Perth's median income of $60,748 and average income of $80,248 for the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% from June 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income in Alkimos would be approximately $66,898 and average income $77,496 by that date. 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 7,289 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 fifth decile.

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

Alkimos' dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.7% houses and 2.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Perth metro had 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Alkimos was at 7.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 63.5% and rented ones at 28.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, above Perth metro's average of $1,907. Median weekly rent 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 higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 80.0% of all households, including 42.8% couples with children, 21.8% couples without children, and 14.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 20.0%, with lone person households at 18.4% and group households making up 1.8%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

In Alkimos Trail, 21.8% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. The most common qualifications are bachelor degrees (15.9%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 43.8% of residents holding such qualifications. This includes advanced diplomas (13.2%) and certificates (30.6%).

Educational participation is high in the region, with 33.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.8% in primary education, 7.5% in secondary education, and 4.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Alkimos has 69 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 7 routes, collectively facilitating 2,387 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 222 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode at 79%, while train usage stands at 13%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 8% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 341 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 34 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Health data shows positive outcomes for Alkimos residents. Mortality rates and health conditions are similar to national benchmarks.

Common health conditions are low across all age groups. Private health cover is high at 55% (9,661 people), compared to 59.0% in Greater Perth. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common conditions, affecting 8.5% and 7.8% respectively. 76.3% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 71.9% in Greater Perth. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 8.2% (1,433 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes for seniors are above average, similar to national rankings.

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, as per the census conducted on 28 August 2016, showed higher cultural diversity compared to most local markets, with 16.5% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 48.0% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Alkimos, making up 41.9% of the population. However, Judaism had the most significant overrepresentation, comprising 0.1% of the population compared to the regional average of 0.3%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English at 35.2%, Australian at 18.2%, and Other at 10.2%. Notably, South African ancestry was overrepresented at 2.7% (regional average: 1.0%), Welsh at 1.3% (regional average: 0.7%), and Maori at 2.0% (regional average: 0.9%).

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

At 32 years, Alkimos has a median age of 32, which is younger than Greater Perth's average of 37 and significantly lower than Australia's national average of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Alkimos has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (16.3%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.2%). Post-Census data from 2021 shows that the age group 55-64 has grown from 6.9% to 8.3%, while the 65-74 cohort increased from 4.1% to 5.2%. Meanwhile, the 25-34 age group declined from 19.9% to 16.5% and the 0-4 age group dropped from 10.0% to 7.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Alkimos's age profile will change significantly. The strongest projected growth is in the 45-54 cohort, which is expected to grow by 87%, adding 1,876 residents to reach a total of 4,027.