Alkimos is a coastal suburb north-west of Perth CBD. For the most part, the suburb is covered in native banksia woodland, scrubland and heath typical of the Swan Coastal Plain.
Life in Alkimos
With the proposed extension of Mitchell Freeway and rail link to major centres nearby, Alkimos is fast-becoming one of WA’s most sought after residential locations.
The relaxing and welcoming coastal setting offers uninterrupted views across the ocean and an abundance of bushlands and playing fields for you and your family to enjoy.
The community also boasts its own public high school and child care facilities, with a public primary school due to open in 2016.
KEY FACTS
| Distance to Perth (km) | 38 |
| Postcode | 6038 |
| Local Government | Wanneroo |
| Primary schools | John Butler Primary College, Beach Primary School, St James’ Anglican School, Primary School, Butler Primary School, East Butler Primary School, Northshore Christian Grammar School, Quinns Beach Primary School, St Francis Of Assisi Catholic Primary School, Baptist College |
| Secondary schools | Alkimos College, St James’ Anglican School, Northshore Christian Grammar School, Butler College, Irene Mccormack Catholic College, Alkimos Baptist College, Peter Moyes Anglican Community School, Mindarie Senior College, Quinns Baptist College, Clarkson Community High School |
| 2016 CENSUS SUMMARY | ALKIMOS | PERTH |
|---|---|---|
| Population – usually resident | 6,269 | 1,943,858 |
| Median age of residents (years) | 28 | 36 |
| Average household size (persons) | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Number of occupied dwellings * | 2,110 | 690,280 |
| Number of unoccupied dwellings | 310 | 85,730 |
| Median weekly household income | $1,942 | $1,643 |
| Median monthly mortgage repayment | $2,249 | $2,000 |
| Total private dwellings | 2,422 | 776,015 |
| Area (sqkm) | 17 | 6,416 |
* Excludes visitor only households