Alkimos, Western Australia facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Alkimos Perth, Western Australia
Looking south along Alkimos Beach towards wreck.
Postcode(s)	6038
Area	13 km2 (5.0 sq mi)
Location	42 km (26 mi) NNW of Perth CBD
LGA(s)	City of Wanneroo
State electorate(s)	Mindarie
Federal Division(s)	Pearce
Suburbs around Alkimos: Eglinton Carabooda Indian Ocean Alkimos Nowergup Jindalee Butler

Alkimos is a suburb located right on the coast in Perth, Western Australia. It's about 42 kilometers (26 miles) northwest of Perth's main city center. This area is managed by the City of Wanneroo.

Much of Alkimos is covered in natural bushland. You can find banksia trees, scrub, and heath plants here. These plants are typical of the Swan Coastal Plain region. Alkimos is part of a larger area that was planned to become a new city center.

Exploring Alkimos: Where Is It?

Alkimos is located between the Mitchell Freeway area to the east and the Indian Ocean to the west. To the north, you'll find the suburb of Eglinton. Carabooda is to the east, and the newer suburbs of Butler and Jindalee are to the south.

Alkimos: A Look at Its Past

Alkimos gets its name from a famous shipwreck. A Greek cargo ship called the Alkimos ran aground near the coast in 1963. The remains of the ship are still there, about 410 meters (1,345 feet) offshore.

There were big plans for Alkimos and Eglinton to become a "satellite city." This means a large, planned city built near a bigger one. The idea was for about 55,000 people to live there. The plan included hospitals, universities, shops, and places for fun.

Who Lives in Alkimos?

According to the 2021 census, Alkimos has a population of 10,203 people. This number shows how much the area has grown.

What Can You Do in Alkimos?

Alkimos has several shops for residents. You can find an IGA supermarket in Alkimos Beach. There is also a Coles supermarket in the Alkimos Trinity estate.

The coastline offers beautiful, mostly untouched beaches. You can reach them by sand tracks. From the coast, you can see Eglinton Rocks and the famous Alkimos shipwreck.

The area is also home to many native plants. These include the "balga" plant (also known as Xanthorrhoea preissii), banksias, sheoaks, and Nuytsia floribunda.

Learning in Alkimos: Schools

Alkimos has several public primary schools. These include Alkimos Primary School, Alkimos Beach Primary School, and Shorehaven Primary School.

For high school, Alkimos College opened its doors to Year 7 students in 2020. It has since grown and now teaches students up to Year 12. Older students can also attend Butler College nearby. St James Anglican School is another option, offering education from Kindergarten to Year 11, and it expanded to Year 12 in 2021.

Getting Around Alkimos: Transport

Getting around Alkimos has become much easier over the years. Marmion Avenue was extended through the suburb in 2008. The Mitchell Freeway was also extended to the southern part of Alkimos in 2023.

Transperth operates train services in the area. The Yanchep railway line now runs through Alkimos. The Alkimos station opened on July 15, 2024. This makes it easy to travel by train to places like Yanchep. Bus routes in Alkimos are operated by Swan Transit.

Bus Routes in Alkimos

•        486 Alkimos station to Butler station – travels along Marmion Avenue.
•        487 Alkimos (Trinity Estate) to Butler station – uses Benenden Avenue, Howden Parade, Piazza Link, Santorini Promenade, and Hollington Boulevard.
•        488 Alkimos (Trinity Estate) to Butler station – travels along Benenden Avenue.
•        491 Alkimos station to Eglinton station – uses Marmion Avenue, Shorehaven Boulevard, and Heath Avenue.
•        492 Alkimos station to Eglinton station – travels along Marmion Avenue.