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Alkimos

WA 6038 • Greater Perth

10,203
Population (2021)
$50,804
Median Income
17.17 km²
Area
45m
Elevation
CoastalGrowth SuburbBeach LifestyleAffordable

About Alkimos

Alkimos is a rapidly growing coastal suburb 45 kilometres north of Perth's CBD in the City of Wanneroo. The suburb is developing from coastal scrubland into a major residential area, with beaches and the planned Alkimos train station drawing residents north.

Coastal living in a new suburb defines Alkimos—beaches, new homes, and establishing community attract young families. The suburb offers affordable coastal lifestyle in Perth's expanding northern corridor.

Alkimos falls under postcode 6038 and is governed by Wanneroo Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Butler electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6038
Urban Area
Yanchep - Two Rocks
LGA
Wanneroo
Federal Electorate
Pearce
State Electorate
Butler
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.61°, 115.68°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
17.17 km²
Elevation
45m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    12K Longstaff Avenue Alkimos 6038 WA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$360
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
31 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,269
Census 2021
10,203
▲ 62.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$48,360
Income 2021
$50,804
▲ 5.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,107
Born Overseas 4,709

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 1,860
  • 2. South Africa 489
  • 3. New Zealand 474
  • 4. Scotland 247
  • 5. India 165
  • 6. Philippines 151
  • 7. Zimbabwe 132
  • 8. Ireland 109
  • 9. Wales 88
  • 10. Malaysia 59
  • 11. Mauritius 52
  • 12. Brazil 43
  • 13. Indonesia 41
  • 14. Germany 37
  • 15. China 36

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,845
Australian 2,504
Scottish 980
Irish 967
South African 375
Italian 331
Maori 278
German 266
Indian 259
Filipino 197

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,347
Both parents born in Australia
5,948
Both parents born overseas
1,484
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
49.9%
Christianity
39.2%
Hinduism
1.7%
Islam
1.1%
Buddhism
0.9%
Sikhism
0.7%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,019 (10.0%)
5-14 years
1,696 (16.6%)
15-19 years
569 (5.6%)
20-24 years
611 (6.0%)
25-34 years
2,030 (19.9%)
35-44 years
1,735 (17.0%)
45-54 years
1,238 (12.1%)
55-64 years
704 (6.9%)
65-74 years
415 (4.1%)
75-84 years
147 (1.4%)
85+ years
35 (0.3%)

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