Alkimos, WA 6038 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Alkimos is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6038, home to 10,203 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Wanneroo local government area and roughly 40 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 10,203
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $2,035 /week
- Median personal income
- $977 /week
- Median family income
- $2,247 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Wanneroo
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Perth - North West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Pearce
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $360 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre
- Rockingham Beach Primary School
- Star Of The Sea Primary School
- Rockingham Senior High School
- Rockingham Senior High School Education Support Centre
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 73 bus stops
- Townsend Rd Before Fisher St
- Townsend Rd After Fisher St
- Belgravia Tce Before Townsend Rd
- Belgravia Tce After Townsend Rd
- Townsend Rd Before Cato Ct
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 restaurants
- 35 parks and reserves
- 3 supermarkets
- 14 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Feb (31.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (18.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 719 mm
- Reference station: Perth Metro, 43.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 307 resolvable premises in Alkimos. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 30,272 across the Mandurah District in the year to Mar 2026 (up 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 9,533 theft, 7,551 violent offences, 3,184 drug offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Alkimos?
Alkimos (WA 6038) had 10,203 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Wanneroo local government area.
What is the median rent in Alkimos?
The median advertised rent in Alkimos is $360/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Alkimos?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Alkimos covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Rockingham Beach Education Support Centre (0.7 km), Rockingham Beach Primary School (0.8 km), Star Of The Sea Primary School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Alkimos?
Alkimos is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Alkimos?
Across the surrounding area, 30,272 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (9,533), violent (7,551), drug offences (3,184). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Alkimos?
In Alkimos, mean daily temperatures range from 13°C to 24.9°C and annual rainfall is 719 mm measured at the Perth Metro weather station (43.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Alkimos?
73 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Alkimos centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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