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Alkimos, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Alkimos is a small city in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 6,134. Elevation: 151 ft (46 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
6,134 Population 1,222/sq mi density
151 ft Elevation 46 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
18.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$33,023 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$33,023 median income, 5.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$202,800 home value, $1,014/mo rent

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About Alkimos

Alkimos

Alkimos is a coastal suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located 42 kilometres (26 mi) north-northwest of Perth's central business district. It is part of the City of Wanneroo local government area.

People

Population6,134
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density1,222/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,023
Per Capita$33,023
Unemployment5.7%

Housing

B
Home Value$202,800
Rent$1,014
Ownership71.3%
Housing Units2,454

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain18.6 in/yr
Sunny Days349/yr
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Population6,134
Population Density1,222 / sq mi
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Coordinates-31.6304°, 115.6864°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation18.6 inches (472 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,023
Median Age31.0 years

About Alkimos

Alkimos is a small city in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 6,134. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Alkimos has a population of 6,134 with a density of 1,222 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles. The median age is 31.0 years, 20% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,134
Total Population
1,222
People / sq mi
31.0yrs
Median Age
20% below Australia avg
5.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Alkimos vs Australia Average

The median household income in Alkimos is $33,023, which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,023 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $635, 56% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 583 business establishments.

Income: Alkimos vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$33,023
56% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$33,023
Avg Weekly Wage$635

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.7%
58% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)583

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Alkimos is $202,800, 28% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,014 (13% below the national average of $1,163). 71.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,454 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$202,800
28% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,014
13% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.3%
Owner-Occupied71.3%
Renter-Occupied28.7%
Housing Units2,454

Property Tax

Climate in Alkimos

Alkimos has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F). The hottest month is Feb (25.3°C), the coldest is Jul (12°C). Average annual precipitation is 655 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 16.3° / 33.2° 20.9
Feb 25.3°C / 78°F 17.4° / 33.2° 23.8
Mar 23.2°C / 74°F 15.5° / 30.9° 17.1
Apr 19.2°C / 67°F 11.8° / 26.7° 29.8
May 15.8°C / 60°F 8.8° / 22.8° 70.0
Jun 13.4°C / 56°F 7.3° / 19.6° 108.9
Jul 12°C / 54°F 6° / 18.1° 125.9
Aug 12.8°C / 55°F 6.6° / 19.1° 117.3
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 7.7° / 20.7° 81.1
Oct 17°C / 63°F 9.5° / 24.6° 32.7
Nov 20.2°C / 68°F 12.1° / 28.4° 16.1
Dec 22.4°C / 72°F 14.1° / 30.8° 11.4
Alkimos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average66.4°F
23% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²)
Population Density1,222/sq mi
Coordinates-31.6304°N, 115.6864°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"
51% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.87"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.0 on Jun 2, 2005.

Jan 17, 1990 30 km E of Northam, Australia M5.2 124 km
Dec 20, 1996 61 km N of Toodyay, Australia M4.5 110 km
Mar 24, 2003 36 km NE of York, Australia M4.0 133 km
Jan 20, 1993 45 km E of Northam, Australia M3.9 139 km
Mar 15, 1999 35 km NE of York, Australia M3.7 130 km
Jan 5, 1998 41 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.6 135 km
Apr 23, 1992 68 km NNE of Toodyay, Australia M3.3 127 km
Jun 2, 2005 52 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.0 145 km
May 6, 2005 5 km NW of Bullsbrook, Australia M2.8 26 km
Jul 18, 2003 42 km N of Toodyay, Australia M2.8 96 km
Mar 15, 2005 46 km NE of Boddington, Australia M2.7 148 km
May 12, 2005 31 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.6 148 km
Apr 15, 2005 10 km SSW of York, Australia M2.5 104 km
Aug 11, 2003 25 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Seroja (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Seroja Category 1 249 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
February 76°F (25°C) 0.7 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
April 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in
May 62°F (16°C) 3.8 in
June 57°F (14°C) 5.5 in
July 57°F (14°C) 5.9 in Wettest
August 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in Coldest
September 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
November 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in Driest

Alkimos has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 56°F in August to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and December the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Alkimos

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
John Butler Primary College - - - -
Alkimos Beach Primary School - - - -
Alkimos College - - - -
Alkimos Primary School - - - -
Saint James' Anglican School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Alkimos

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Curtin Radio - A lifetime of music adult contemporary, music AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Triple J (WA) contemporary, indi AAC+ 56 kbps
Triple M Perth rock AAC 130 kbps
ABC Perth variety AAC 94 kbps
ABC Radio Perth - AAC+ 56 kbps
SonshineFM christian AAC+ 128 kbps
Capital Community Radio 101.7FM golden music, golden oldies MP3 192 kbps
96fm - AAC+ 48 kbps
Noongar Radio aboriginal, australia AAC+ 32 kbps
SonshineFM Extra christian AAC+ 128 kbps
MyFM Perth punk, ska MP3 320 kbps

Libraries in Alkimos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ballajura Libary0.0
Clarkson Library0.0
Duncraig Library0.0
Duncraig SHS Library0.0
Elizabeth Myles Library0.0
Girrawheen Library0.0
Joondalup Library0.0
Karrinyup Public Library0.0
Mirrabooka Library0.0
Mirrabooka Library0.0
Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre0.0
Whitford's Library0.0
Woodvale public library0.0

Farmers Markets in Alkimos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Malaga Markets

Restaurants in Alkimos

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Beach House

Cafes in Alkimos

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Santorini

Train Stations in Alkimos

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alkimos

Gas Stations in Alkimos

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
BP

Shopping Malls in Alkimos

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Trinity Village

Stadiums & Teams in Alkimos

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Airports Near Alkimos

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Perth International AirportPERLarge Airport
Perth Jandakot AirportJADMedium Airport
RAAF Base Pearce-Medium Airport
Beermullah Airstrip-Small Airport
Bindoon Hill Airstrip-Small Airport
Chittering Airstrip-Small Airport
Glentromie Airstrip-Small Airport
Greenside Airstrip-Small Airport
HMAS Stirling Military Airport-Small Airport
Langley Park Airstrip-Small Airport
RAAF Gingin-Small Airport
Rottnest Island AirportRTSSmall Airport

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alkimos

What is the population of Alkimos?

Alkimos has a population of 6,134 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1,222 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 31.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Alkimos expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,023, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $202,800 (28% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Alkimos?

Alkimos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 349 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.6 inches.

How is the job market in Alkimos?

The unemployment rate in Alkimos is 5.7%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $635. There are 583 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Alkimos?

The median home value in Alkimos is $202,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,014. The homeownership rate is 71.3%.

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