Alkimos at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
10.2k
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Alkimos.
The postcode for Alkimos is 6038 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Alkimos (6038) sits in the Wanneroo region of Western Australia.
Alkimos has roughly 10,203 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Alkimos scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Alkimos's population at 10,203, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
10,203
Median age
31
Family households
80%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
10,203
Median age: 31
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Alkimos.
Local schools for Alkimos
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Government School Catchment
Shorehaven Primary School
Alkimos Beach Primary School
Alkimos College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Alkimos.
- What is the Alkimos postcode?
- Alkimos is in the 6038 postcode, in WA, in the City of Wanneroo region.
- Where is Alkimos?
- Alkimos is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6038. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Wanneroo region.
- What is the average rent in Alkimos?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Alkimos?
- There are 20 schools serving Alkimos on this page, including St James' Anglican School, Shorehaven Primary School, Alkimos Beach Primary School.
- How walkable is Alkimos?
- Alkimos has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Alkimos?
- Alkimos is close to Eglinton, Butler, Jindalee, Carabooda, Quinns Rocks.
- What is the population of Alkimos?
- The population of Alkimos is approximately 10,203 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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