LRS Down Under
LRS Down Under
Lifestyle & Relocation
Alkimos, Perth
All Perth suburbs
Northern coastal · Perth WA

Alkimos

Alkimos is arguably the most popular relocation destination for UK families right now. Alkimos Beach and Trinity Estate offer well-planned neighbourhoods, a genuine village feel, a surf club, and a train line straight into Perth.

Distance to Perth CBD
≈ 42 km north (40–50 min by car, 45 min by train)
Perth Airport
≈ 52 km to Perth Airport
Median house rent
Median weekly house rent: $700–$780 (3–4 bed)

Demographics & feel

  • Population: ≈ 18,000
  • Median age: 31 years
  • Who lives here: Young UK, Irish, South African families
  • Vibe: New coastal masterplan, active, sociable
  • Nearest beach: Alkimos Beach — walking distance from most estates

Transport & connectivity

  • Alkimos train station (Yanchep line, opened 2024)
  • Mitchell Freeway to Perth
  • Transperth buses 490/491

Amenities & lifestyle

  • Alkimos Beach Shopping Centre (IGA, cafés)
  • Alkimos Surf Life Saving Club
  • Halesworth Park sport precinct
  • Splendid Park and coastal shared path

Growth outlook

Strong, consistent growth. Trinity, Alkimos Beach and Shorehaven estates continue to release stages. Rail and freeway now fully connected.

Things to do

  • Surf lessons at Alkimos SLSC
  • Weekend markets at Alkimos Beach
  • Coastal cycle path north to Eden Beach
  • Community events at Halesworth Park

Further reading & links

Rental figures are guides drawn from recent REIWA and CoreLogic data and change quickly — always confirm with a current listing search.

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