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Alkimos, WA 6038
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$850,000
market range $800K-$975K
Median Unit
$865,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
4.3%
1yr Growth (houses)
+18.2%
market range +15.0% to +27.5%
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Alkimos market and investor summary
In Alkimos, WA 6038, the median house sells for around $850K, on a gross rental yield of 4.3% for houses. House prices have moved +18.2% over the past year and +72.9% over three years. At 2.0% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 4.3% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. If you are weighing units rather than houses, a pipeline of new approvals is worth watching as future supply that can hold back apartment price and rent growth.
Living in Alkimos: people, income and schools
Alkimos is home to around 10,203 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 67% over five years. At a median age of 31, it reads as younger than the national median, and 70% of homes are owner-occupied.
The typical household income runs to around $106,000 a year (about $2,040 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (8 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to about 8.0 times local household income, in line with much of metropolitan Australia.
Families have 16 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Alkimos sits about 41 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 3 for walkability and 25 for transit out of 100.
- Population
- 10,203
- +67% over 5yr
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $106,000/yr
- Households renting
- 28%
- Family households
- 80%
- Socio-economic rank
- 8/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 16
- avg ICSEA 1045
- Unemployment
- 4.6%
- Distance to CBD
- 41 km
- Walk score
- 3/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Alkimos
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What should I check before investing in Alkimos?
Alkimos has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.2%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Capital growth of +18.2% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Alkimos?
The median property price in Alkimos, WA 6038 is $850K for houses.
What rental yield does Alkimos show?
The gross rental yield in Alkimos is 4.3% for houses and 5.2% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Alkimos?
House prices in Alkimos are up 18.2% over the past year and up 72.9% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Alkimos?
The current vacancy rate in Alkimos is 2.0%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is balanced, favouring neither landlords nor tenants strongly.
How many people live in Alkimos?
Alkimos has a population of approximately 10,203 residents, with a median age of 31.
What schools are near Alkimos?
There are 16 schools within roughly 5km of Alkimos. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Alkimos affordable to buy in?
A median house in Alkimos costs about 8.0 times the median local household income (broadly in line with metropolitan Australia). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Alkimos's population growing?
The population of Alkimos has grown about 67% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Alkimos from the CBD?
Alkimos is about 41 km from the CBD.
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