Alkimos
A 31-year median age, 48.0% overseas-born population and 5.6% annual growth rate define Alkimos as a young, expanding coastal suburb. Its population is 10,203 across 17.25 square kilometres, giving it a density of 591.4 people per square kilometre. The overseas-born share is 26.4 percentage points above the national figure, while the median age is 9 years below the national comparison. Families are prominent, with 53.0% of families being couples with children and 55.9% of dwellings containing four or more bedrooms. Compared with nearby Butler, Alkimos has a more strongly growth-oriented and family-sized housing profile, while its 76.1 household-income percentile indicates above-average earning capacity.
Population
10,203
Median Age
31.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,035/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Alkimos suits buyers seeking detached, family-sized housing, although a current suburb-level median house price is not available. Mortgage commitments average $1,950 per month and represent 22.1% of household income, below common mortgage-stress thresholds, while 63.4% of households are paying a mortgage. Housing is far more detached than apartment-based, with 97.7% of dwellings being separate houses, 55.9% containing four or more bedrooms and 40.9% containing three bedrooms. Compared with a mixed dwelling market, the 0.1% apartment share gives buyers a narrower but clearer housing format. The 28.6% rental share and $360 weekly rent also provide a useful benchmark for buyers weighing ownership against renting.
For Buyers
Alkimos suits buyers seeking detached, family-sized housing, although a current suburb-level median house price is not available. Mortgage commitments average $1,950 per month and represent 22.1% of household income, below common mortgage-stress thresholds, while 63.4% of households are paying a mortgage. Housing is far more detached than apartment-based, with 97.7% of dwellings being separate houses, 55.9% containing four or more bedrooms and 40.9% containing three bedrooms. Compared with a mixed dwelling market, the 0.1% apartment share gives buyers a narrower but clearer housing format. The 28.6% rental share and $360 weekly rent also provide a useful benchmark for buyers weighing ownership against renting.
For Investors
Alkimos has several investor positives, but purchase-price evidence is needed before estimating gross yield. Weekly rent is $360, 28.6% of households rent, and the vacancy rate is 6.8%, which points to tenant demand but also more available stock than in a tightly supplied market. Rents have grown by 94.4% across the measured period, while the wider growth trend is 5.6% annually and is driven by internal migration. Compared with a mature, low-growth suburb, Alkimos has stronger expansion signals, although development activity recorded 0 projects in the past 12 months. The detached-house share of 97.7% supports family rental demand, but investors should test insurance, maintenance and land-value assumptions carefully because large homes can carry higher ongoing costs.
Schools in Alkimos
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NORTHSHORE CHRISTIAN GRAMMAR SCHOOL
ST JAMES' ANGLICAN SCHOOL
ALKIMOS BEACH PRIMARY SCHOOL
ALKIMOS PRIMARY SCHOOL
SHOREHAVEN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographics
Alkimos has a younger population profile than the national benchmark, with a median age of 31, or 9 years below the national comparison. Its overseas-born share is 48.0%, which is 26.4 percentage points above the national figure, while university attainment at 26.7% is 3.4 percentage points below the national comparison. Average household size is 2.8 people, 0.3 above the national figure, consistent with 53.0% of families being couples with children. English, Scottish and Irish are the leading reported ancestries, with counts of 4,845, 980 and 967 respectively. No religion accounts for 5,063 people compared with 4,001 identifying with Christianity. Afrikaans, Punjabi, Portuguese, Hindi and Mandarin are also represented. Compared with nearby Butler, Alkimos presents a notably young, family-led growth profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
97.7%
Houses
2.2%
Townhouse
0.1%
Apartment
Tenure
Alkimos is dominated by detached, mortgage-financed housing rather than apartments or compact town-centre stock. Separate houses account for 97.7% of dwellings, compared with 0.1% apartments and 2.2% semi-detached homes. Four or more bedrooms make up 55.9% of dwellings and three-bedroom homes account for 40.9%, so the housing pattern is above the level expected in a smaller-lot or apartment-focused suburb. Mortgage holders represent 63.4% of households, far higher than the 7.7% owning outright, while 28.6% rent. Mortgage repayments equal 22.1% of household income and weekly household income is $2,035, suggesting manageable average repayment pressure. Compared with nearby established suburbs, Alkimos offers a more uniform family-housing format, but buyers should account for its limited apartment diversity and unavailable median sale price.
Mortgage / mo
$1,950
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$360
Census 2021
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$977
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.8%
Unoccupied
257
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
53.0%
Couples with children
28.1%
Couples, no children
17.7%
Single parent
2,865
Total families
Economy & Employment
Alkimos has a relatively strong labour-market base, with a participation rate of 75.8%, unemployment of 5.7% and 3,349 full-time workers compared with 1,678 part-time workers. Healthcare leads local employment at 18.5% or 670 workers, followed by education at 11.3% or 410, construction at 11.1% or 403, mining at 9.0% or 326, and retail at 7.3% or 266. Trades are the largest occupation group with 1,024 workers, ahead of professionals at 930 and community or personal service roles at 825. Household income sits at the 76.1 percentile, above the midpoint nationally. SEIFA results are mixed but generally favourable: IEO is decile 5, IER decile 8, IRSD decile 7 and IRSAD decile 6. The higher education and resources-related measures coexist with a middle-ranked employment-occupation score because trades, construction and service work remain prominent.
Unemployment
5.7%
Labour Force
5,673
Unemployed
322
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
62.6%
Part-time
31.4%
Participation
75.8%
Employed
5,351
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
26.7%
Postgraduate
4.9%
Born Overseas
48.0%
Dwellings
3,520
Transport to Work
Alkimos provides a car-oriented lifestyle, with 77.2% of residents travelling as car drivers compared with 6.7% using public transport, 1.5% walking or cycling and 8.9% working from home. Six schools cover government and non-government options, including 3 government primary schools, 1 government senior high school and 2 non-government schools. Exact enrolment zones should be checked against the address because school catchments can cross suburb boundaries. The suburb's IRSAD score is in decile 6 and its IRSD result is in decile 7, indicating a generally above-middle level of relative advantage. No crime rate is available for Alkimos, so safety decisions should include recent local incident checks and visits at different times. Compared with a transit-first suburb, Alkimos is more dependent on private vehicles, but its school mix and family-sized housing support everyday household needs.
Drive
77.2%
Public Transport
6.7%
Walk / Cycle
1.5%
Work from Home
8.9%
Population Forecast
+5.6%/yr
(+1,259 people/yr)
High GrowthAlkimos is classified as a high-growth area, with an annual trend of 5.6% and internal migration identified as the primary driver. The wider area records population change of 19,762.9% over ten years, while the shift trajectory is labelled Rejuvenating and the young-age share has increased by 11.3 percentage points. Rent growth of 94.4% and affordability moving from 25.7% in 2011 to 35.6% in 2021 indicate that demand has strengthened faster than affordability, with the later measure higher than the earlier one. Gentrification is not the main explanation: the score is 0 and the stage is Not gentrifying. Compared with slower, more established suburbs, Alkimos is being reshaped by incoming households, family formation and continued internal migration, but worsening affordability may moderate future momentum.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+296
Net Internal / yr
+1,423
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Alkimos compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alkimos a good suburb to live in?
Alkimos suits households wanting newer detached housing, schools and a young population. The median age is 31, 53.0% of families are couples with children and 97.7% of dwellings are separate houses. Public transport use is only 6.7%, so a car is generally important for daily travel.
What is the median house price in Alkimos?
A current median house price is not available for Alkimos. Buyers can still assess affordability using the $1,950 average monthly mortgage figure, the 63.4% mortgage-holder share and the 55.9% proportion of homes with four or more bedrooms. Recent comparable sales should be checked before making an offer.
What schools are in Alkimos?
Alkimos has 6 listed schools: 4 government schools, including 3 primary schools and Alkimos College, plus 2 non-government schools. The options cover primary through senior secondary years. Families should confirm catchment boundaries, transport arrangements and enrolment requirements for each exact address.
Is Alkimos safe?
A suburb-level crime rate is not available for Alkimos, so the absence of a figure should not be treated as a safety rating. Check recent WA incident information, inspect lighting and streets after dark, and visit the property at 2 or 3 different times before deciding. Local conditions can vary between estates.
Is Alkimos good for property investment?
Alkimos has a growth-oriented investment profile, with $360 weekly rent, a 6.8% vacancy rate and 5.6% annual growth in the wider trend. Internal migration is the primary driver and 28.6% of households rent. However, development activity was recorded at 0 projects in the past 12 months, and yield cannot be calculated without a purchase price.
How is Alkimos's population changing?
Alkimos has 10,203 residents and a young, rejuvenating profile. Annual growth is 5.6%, driven by internal migration, while population change across the wider area is 19,762.9% over 10 years. The young share has increased by 11.3 percentage points, but affordability has worsened from 25.7% to 35.6%.
What languages are spoken in Alkimos?
English is the dominant ancestry, while Afrikaans is the most numerous listed non-English language with 125 speakers. Punjabi has 48 speakers, Portuguese 40, Hindi 28 and Mandarin 27. The overseas-born share is 48.0%, which is 26.4 percentage points above the national comparison.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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