Alkimos - Eglinton
Statistical Area - sa2

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 was around 23,190 as of Aug 2025. This reflected an increase of 9,286 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,904. The change was inferred from ABS data: estimated resident population of 19,870 in June 2024 and validated new addresses since then totalling 2,910. This resulted in a density ratio of 710 persons per square kilometer. Alkimos - Eglinton's growth rate of 66.8% since the 2021 Census exceeded national (8.6%) and SA4 averages, indicating significant population expansion. Interstate migration contributed approximately 68.3% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and used growth rates by age cohort from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for areas not covered. Future trends predict exceptional growth, placing Alkimos - Eglinton among the top 10% of statistical areas nationally, with an expected expansion of 18,405 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 65.0%.

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 averaged approximately 944 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, totalling 4,721 homes. As of FY26271 dwellings have been approved. This translates to an average of 1.6 people moving to the area per dwelling built annually during this period, indicating balanced supply and demand.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $375,000, aligning with regional trends. In FY26, commercial development approvals amounted to $31.6 million, reflecting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Perth, Alkimos-Eglinton's new home approvals per capita are 463.0% higher, offering buyers greater choice. This high level of activity signals strong developer confidence in the area. Recent construction consists predominantly of detached houses (99.0%) with a minor share of townhouses or apartments (1.0%), preserving the area's traditional low-density character favoured by families seeking space.

The current dwelling approval rate is approximately 16 people per dwelling, suggesting an expanding market. Projections indicate Alkimos-Eglinton will grow by 15,071 residents by 2041. At present development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Alkimos - Eglinton has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 12thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 37 projects that may affect this region. Notable projects include Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre, Alkimos Seawater Desalination Plant (Perth Water Security), Alkimos Central Shopping Centre, and Alkimos Vista Estate. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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

Alkimos - Eglinton has a skilled workforce with key services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 3.5% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.8%.

As of June 2025, there were 10,738 residents employed, and the unemployment rate was 0.3% lower than Greater Perth's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was 75.5%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. The leading employment industries among residents were health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Construction had particularly notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

In contrast, professional & technical services employed only 4.6% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 8.2%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data comparing working population and resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in June 2025, employment increased by 3.8%, while the labour force increased by 4.0%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.2 percentage points. Greater Perth recorded similar growth trends but with slightly lower increases in unemployment. State-level data from Sep-25 shows WA employment contracted by 0.82% (losing 14,590 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.3%, compared to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Alkimos - Eglinton's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.3% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localised population projections.

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

Alkimos - Eglinton shows a median taxpayer income of $61,402 and an average income of $71,130 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is above the national average, contrasting with Greater Perth's median income of $58,380 and average income of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $68,531 (median) and $79,388 (average) as of March 2025. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Alkimos - Eglinton cluster around the 72nd percentile nationally. The data shows that 43.1% of residents (9,994 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, mirroring regional levels where 32.0% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 19.1% of income, yet strong earnings place disposable income at the 63rd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Alkimos - Eglinton's dwelling structure, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 98.0% houses and 2.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's figures of 92.2% houses and 7.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Alkimos - Eglinton stood at 7.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 65.5% and rented dwellings at 26.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, higher than the Perth metro average of $1,898. Median weekly rent in Alkimos - Eglinton was $350, matching the Perth metro figure of $350. Nationally, Alkimos - Eglinton's median monthly mortgage repayment exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while its median weekly rent of $350 was lower than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 80.8% of all households, including 43.0% that are couples with children, 22.3% that are couples without children, and 14.3% that are 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 is 2.8 people, which matches the Greater Perth average.

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

Alkimos-Eglinton has 20.6% of residents aged 15+ with university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%, indicating potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are 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%).

Eight schools operate within Alkimos-Eglinton, educating approximately 4,663 students, meeting typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1020). The educational mix includes five primary, one secondary, and two K-12 schools. School capacity exceeds residential needs (20.1 places per 100 residents vs regional average of 15.6), suggesting the area serves as an educational hub for the broader region. Note: where school enrolments are 'n/a', please refer to the parent campus.

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

The public transport analysis indicates that there are 92 active transport stops operating within Alkimos-Eglinton. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services. There are 11 individual routes servicing these stops, collectively providing 2,874 weekly passenger trips.

The report rates the transport accessibility as good, with residents typically located 237 meters from the nearest transport stop. Across all routes, service frequency averages 410 trips per day, equating to approximately 31 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Health outcomes data shows exceptional results across Alkimos-Eglinton, particularly for younger cohorts with very low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 55%, covering around 12,754 people in total. Mental health issues and asthma were found to be the most common medical conditions, affecting 8.5% and 8.1% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 76.1%, reported being completely free from medical ailments compared to 73.0% across Greater Perth. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 7.6% (1,753 people) than the 13.6% in Greater Perth. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader 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 most local markets, with 15.6% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 46.6% born overseas. The dominant religion in Alkimos-Eglinton is Christianity, representing 41.3% of the population. Notably, the category 'Other' comprises 1.0% of the population, similar to Greater Perth's 1.0%.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are English (35.1%), Australian (18.7%), and Other (10.1%). Some ethnic groups show significant variations: South African residents make up 2.6% in Alkimos-Eglinton compared to 1.8% regionally, Welsh residents are at 1.4% versus 0.9%, and Maori residents stand at 2.0% against the regional average of 1.3%.

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

Alkimos-Eglinton has a median age of 31, which is lower than Greater Perth's average of 37 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Perth, Alkimos-Eglinton has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (16.2%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.0%). Between 2021 and the present, the age group of 55-64 has increased from 6.6% to 7.8%, while the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 20.9% to 18.3%. The 0-4 age group has also dropped from 10.6% to 8.7%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest that the 45-54 age cohort will significantly expand, growing by 2,538 people (93%) from 2,722 to 5,261.