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

Alkimos - Eglinton's population is approximately 26,239 as of February 2026. This represents an increase of 12,335 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 13,904. The growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 19,856 by June 2024 and an additional 3,832 validated new addresses post-Census. This results in a population density of 803 persons per square kilometer. Alkimos - Eglinton's growth rate of 88.7% since the 2021 Census exceeds the national average of 9.9%. The primary driver of this growth was interstate migration, contributing approximately 68.3% of overall population gains.

AreaSearch uses 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 post-2032 growth estimates, AreaSearch employs growth rates by age cohort from the ABS's Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023 based on 2022 data). Future trends predict exceptional growth for Alkimos - Eglinton, with an expected increase of 18,405 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 45.8% over the 17-year period.

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 approximately 944 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25. A total of 4,721 homes were approved during this period, with an additional 641 approvals recorded in FY26 as of present. On average, 1.6 people have moved to the area for each dwelling built over these five years, indicating a balanced supply and demand dynamic that has maintained stable market conditions.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $270,000. In the current financial year, commercial development approvals totaling $31.6 million have been recorded in Alkimos - Eglinton, demonstrating strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Perth, the area has 463% more construction activity per capita, offering greater choice for buyers and reflecting robust developer confidence. Recent construction in the area comprises 99% standalone homes and 1% townhouses or apartments, preserving its traditional low-density character focused on family homes. With around 16 people per dwelling approval, Alkimos - Eglinton exhibits growth area characteristics.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Alkimos - Eglinton is projected to grow by 12,022 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

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

AreaSearch has identified 37 infrastructure projects that could impact the area. Key projects include: Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant, Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre, Alkimos Beach Town Centre, and Alkimos Beach Master-Planned Community. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Alkimos - Eglinton demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Alkimos-Eglinton has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 3.6% as of September 2025, below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.9%.

There were 11,777 residents employed by September 2025, with an unemployment rate of 0.4% lower than Greater Perth's and workforce participation at 81.4%, significantly higher than Greater Perth's 71.6%. According to Census responses, only 7.7% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction had notably high concentration with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

Professional & technical services employed just 4.6% of local workers, lower than Greater Perth's 8.2%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.9%, labour force grew by 5.3%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.3 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.9% and labour force growth of 3.0%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia for May-25 project national employment expansion at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Alkimos-Eglinton's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The median taxpayer income in Alkimos - Eglinton SA2 is $64,487 and the average is $74,967 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is higher than the national averages of $60,748 median income and $80,248 average income in Greater Perth. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $70,691 median and $82,179 average. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Alkimos - Eglinton cluster around the 72nd percentile nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 is dominant with 43.1% of residents (11,309 people), similar to regional levels where 32.0% fall within this bracket. Housing costs consume 19.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 62nd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

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

Alkimos-Eglinton's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was 98.0% houses and 2.0% other dwellings, contrasting Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Alkimos-Eglinton stood at 7.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 65.5% and rented ones at 26.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, exceeding Perth metro's average of $1,907. Median weekly rent in Alkimos-Eglinton was $350, matching Perth metro's figure but lower than the national average of $375. Nationally, Alkimos-Eglinton's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 compared to Australia's average of $1,863.

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

Family households constitute 80.8% of all households, including 43.0% couples with children, 22.3% couples without children, and 14.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 19.2%, with lone person households at 17.8% and group households comprising 1.6%. The median household size is 2.8 people, 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

In Alkimos-Eglinton, 20.6% of residents aged 15+ have university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are held by 44.8% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 13.5% and certificates at 31.3%. Educational participation is high, with 33.2% currently enrolled in formal education: primary (13.8%), secondary (7.5%), and tertiary (4.4%).

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

Alkimos-Eglinton has 89 active public transport stops serving a mix of train and bus routes. These stops are serviced by 10 individual routes, providing a total of 2,915 weekly passenger trips. Residents have good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 234 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward from this primarily residential area. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 80%, with train use at 12%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 7.7% of residents work from home, which 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.

The rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 57% of the total population, which consists of around 14,851 people. This compares to a rate of 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. Meanwhile, 76.1% of residents declared themselves 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, which amounts to around 2,167 people, lower than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings even higher than those of 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, surveyed in June 2016, had a higher proportion of residents speaking languages other than English at home, with 15.6%, compared to the regional average. Born overseas, 46.6% of Alkimos-Eglinton's population was higher than Greater Perth's 37.9%. Christianity dominated as the primary religion, comprising 41.3%, while 'Other' religions were slightly overrepresented at 1.0%, compared to Greater Perth's 1.4%.

In terms of ancestry, English was prominent at 35.1%, higher than Greater Perth's 28.0%. Australian ancestry followed at 18.7%, and Other stood at 10.1%. Notably, South African (2.6%), Welsh (1.4%), and Maori (2.0%) ancestries were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 1.0%, 0.7%, and 0.9% respectively.

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

Alkimos-Eglinton has a median age of 31 years, which is lower than the Greater Perth average of 37 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Alkimos-Eglinton has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (16.1%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.3%). Between 2021 and the present day, the population aged 55-64 grew from 6.6% to 8.0%, while the 65-74 age group increased from 4.0% to 5.3%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group declined from 20.9% to 17.5%, and the 0-4 age group decreased from 10.6% to 8.2%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest significant changes in Alkimos-Eglinton's age profile, with the 45-54 age cohort expected to expand by 2,146 people (69%), growing from 3,114 to 5,261.