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Alkimos is a coastal northern Perth suburb shaped by long sandy beaches, coastal dunes and a rugged shoreline, with the wreck of the Alkimos a local point of interest. Streets are dominated by modern family homes on suburban lots and new community parks, and the population of 10,203 has a median age of 31. The community is weighted towards couple families—53.0% with children and 28.1% without—and most homes are owner-occupied (71.3% owner-occupied, 28.7% rented). A typical household receives $2,035 a week in total income, roughly $105,820 a year.

Life in Alkimos leans outdoors, with surfing, fishing and coastal walks prominent, while emerging shopping and recreational facilities are building up a town centre. Major transport improvements have brought a new train station with a bus interchange, parking and cycling facilities, and a large Transperth bus depot supports an expanded feeder network. DevelopmentWA is delivering the Alkimos Central precinct, an aquatic and recreation centre is under construction, and other public amenities including a park pavilion and plans for a central square and retail precinct are progressing. Good road links make Alkimos workable for commuters while still feeling beachside.

Buying a house in Alkimos sits well above what local households earned at the last Census. With a median house price of $870,000, that is about 8.2 times a typical local household's annual income as recorded at the last Census.

Renting also takes a sizeable share of local income: the average house rent of $700 a week is roughly 34.4% of a typical household's weekly income at the last Census, and the average unit rent of $650 a week is about 31.9%. If you're renting rather than buying, those rent shares are the measures that matter; whether this feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

House values in Alkimos climbed 18.4% over the past 12 months, a strong rise in what a house is worth. House rents rose 6.1% over the same period, a solid increase, so capital growth has outpaced rental income on the house side this year.

What that means for you depends on whether you prioritise price growth or rental income and on your own circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.