Alkimos - Eglinton

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Alkimos - Eglinton's population is around 26,239 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 12,335 people (88.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,904 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 19,856 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 3,832 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 803 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Alkimos - Eglinton's 88.7% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%) and the SA4 region, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 68.3% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including natural growth and overseas migration, were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). As we examine future population trends, exceptional growth, placing in the top 10 percent of statistical areas across the nation, is predicted over the period, with the area expected to expand by 18,405 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 45.8% in total over the 17 years.

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

Alkimos - Eglinton has averaged around 944 new dwelling approvals per year, with 4,721 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 750 so far in FY-26. With an average of 1.6 people per year moving to the area for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand appear well-balanced, creating stable market conditions, while new homes are being built at an average value of $270,000. Additionally, $31.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, indicating strong commercial development momentum.

When measured against Greater Perth, Alkimos - Eglinton has 463.0% more construction activity (per person), creating greater choice for buyers. This activity is substantially higher than nationally, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. Recent construction comprises 99.0% standalone homes and 1.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. With around 16 people per dwelling approval, Alkimos - Eglinton shows characteristics of a growth area.

Looking ahead, Alkimos - Eglinton is expected to grow by 12,022 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Alkimos - Eglinton has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 15thth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 37 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant, Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre, Alkimos Beach Town Centre, and Alkimos Beach Master-Planned Community, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Employment performance in Alkimos - Eglinton exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Alkimos - Eglinton features a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 4.2%, and 3.5% estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 11,828 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is in line with Greater Perth's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (82.2% compared to Greater Perth's 71.9%). Based on Census responses, a low 7.7% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in construction, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. In contrast, professional & technical services employ just 4.6% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 8.2%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 3.5% and the labour force increased by 4.8%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.1 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.3%, labour force growth of 2.6%, with unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Alkimos - Eglinton. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Alkimos - Eglinton's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Alkimos - Eglinton SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $64,487 and an average of $74,967 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. This is well above average nationally, contrasting with Greater Perth's median income of $60,748 and average income of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $70,691 (median) and $82,179 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Alkimos - Eglinton cluster around the 72nd percentile nationally. The data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 43.1% of residents (11,309 people), mirroring regional levels where 32.0% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 19.1% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 62nd percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Alkimos - Eglinton is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure within Alkimos - Eglinton, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 98.0% houses and 2.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Alkimos - Eglinton was lagging that of Perth metro, at 7.6%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (65.5%) or rented (26.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Perth metro average at $1,950, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $350, compared to Perth metro's $1,907 and $350. Nationally, Alkimos - Eglinton's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are less than the national figure of $375.

Alkimos - Eglinton features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 80.8% of all households, comprising 43.0% couples with children, 22.3% couples without children, and 14.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 19.2%, with lone person households at 17.8% and group households comprising 1.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.8 people is larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

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

Educational qualifications in the Alkimos - Eglinton trail regional benchmarks show 20.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 30.4% in Australia. This gap highlights the potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees lead at 15.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 44.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (13.5%) and certificates (31.3%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.8% in primary education, 7.5% in secondary education, and 4.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 89 active transport stops operating within Alkimos - Eglinton, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 10 individual routes, collectively providing 2,915 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 234 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 80%, with 12% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling. A relatively low 7.7% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 416 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 32 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Alkimos - Eglinton is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Alkimos - Eglinton faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 57% of the total population (~14,851 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 8.5 and 8.1% of residents, respectively, while 76.1% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 8.3% of residents aged 65 and over (2,167 people), which is lower than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings higher than the general population.

Alkimos - Eglinton 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 - Eglinton is more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 15.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 46.6% born overseas. The main religion in Alkimos - Eglinton is Christianity, which makes up 41.3% of people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Other, which comprises 1.0% of the population, compared to 1.4% across Greater Perth.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Alkimos - Eglinton are English, comprising 35.1% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 28.0%, Australian, comprising 18.7% of the population, and Other, comprising 10.1% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: South Australian is notably overrepresented at 2.6% of Alkimos - Eglinton (vs 1.0% regionally), Welsh at 1.4% (vs 0.7%) and Maori at 2.0% (vs 0.9%).

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

At 31 years, Alkimos - Eglinton's median age is notably under the Greater Perth average of 37 and is significantly lower than the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Perth, Alkimos - Eglinton has a higher concentration of 5 - 14 residents (16.1%) but fewer 65 - 74 year-olds (5.3%). In the period since 2021, the 55 to 64 age group has grown from 6.6% to 8.0% of the population, while the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 4.0% to 5.3%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 20.9% to 17.5% and the 0 to 4 group dropped from 10.6% to 8.2%. Demographic modeling suggests Alkimos - Eglinton's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to expand considerably, increasing by 2,146 people (69%) from 3,114 to 5,261.