Alkimos vs Baldivis
Property investment comparison - Alkimos, WA 6038 vs Baldivis, WA 6171
Head-to-head across core investment metrics: Alkimos wins 3, Baldivis wins 2. The better choice depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow, growth, affordability, or liquidity, the table below highlights the winner on each metric.
| Metric | Alkimos | Baldivis |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $850K | $845K |
| Median unit price | - | $610K |
| Gross rental yield (houses) | 4.30% | 4.25% |
| Gross rental yield (units) | 5.18% | 4.60% |
| 1-year house growth | +18.2% | +21.8%estimate |
| 3-year house growth | +72.9% | - |
| Vacancy rate | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Population | 10,203 | 37,697 |
Alkimos vs Baldivis: what the numbers say
The median house price is $850K in Alkimos and $845K in Baldivis, so Baldivis is the cheaper entry point, with Alkimos houses about 1% dearer.
Gross rental yield on houses is effectively level, at 4.30% in Alkimos and 4.25% in Baldivis, so neither suburb has a cash flow edge on houses.
Over the past year house prices moved +18.2% in Alkimos and +21.8% in Baldivis (an estimate), so recent momentum favours Baldivis, although both suburbs recorded growth.
Rental vacancy is 2.0% in Alkimos and 2.5% in Baldivis, so landlords in Alkimos face less competition for tenants.
Baldivis is the bigger suburb, with a population of 37,697 against 10,203, roughly 3.7 times the size of Alkimos; a larger suburb usually means a deeper pool of buyers and tenants.
In short: Baldivis for a lower purchase price, Baldivis for recent price momentum, Alkimos for the tighter rental market. Which matters more depends on whether the investor is buying for cash flow, capital growth or affordability.
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