Alkimos, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids AlkimosPerth, Western Australia |
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Looking south along Alkimos Beach towards wreck.
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||
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Alkimos is a coastal suburb in Perth, Western Australia. It is about 42 kilometers (26 miles) north-northwest of Perth's main city area. Alkimos is part of the City of Wanneroo, which is a local government area.
Most of Alkimos is covered in natural bushland. This includes banksia trees and other plants typical of the Swan Coastal Plain. The government is planning to build a future city center and urban area here. They started looking for development partners in 2008.
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Where is Alkimos?
Alkimos is located between the future Mitchell Freeway to the east and the Indian Ocean to the west. To the north, you'll find Eglinton. To the east is Carabooda. To the south are the newer suburbs of Butler and Jindalee.
Alkimos History and Shipwreck
Alkimos gets its name from a famous shipwreck. The Greek cargo ship Alkimos got stuck on the coast nearby in 1963. The wreck is still there, about 410 meters (1,345 feet) from the shore.
There are big plans for Alkimos and Eglinton to become a "satellite city." This means it will be a large town with everything people need. LandCorp, a government agency, thought that about 55,000 people would live here when it's finished. The new city will have hospitals, universities, big shops, businesses, and fun places.
However, some groups were worried about protecting the environment. They suggested that more land should be set aside as nature reserves.
People Living in Alkimos
According to the 2021 census, about 10,203 people live in Alkimos. This number has grown a lot since 2011, when the suburb was not yet counted in the census.
Things to Do in Alkimos
Alkimos has several shops, including an IGA supermarket in Alkimos Beach and a Coles supermarket in Alkimos Trinity estate. You can visit the coast to see Eglinton Rocks and the Alkimos shipwreck. The beaches here are mostly untouched and can be reached by sand tracks.
The area also has a lot of native plants. You can find Xanthorrhoea (also known as "balga"), banksia, sheoak, and Nuytsia floribunda. Some parts of the bushland have been affected by vehicles, farming, fires, and rabbits.
Schools in Alkimos
Alkimos has three public primary schools:
- Alkimos Primary School
- Alkimos Beach Primary School
- Shorehaven Primary School
The public high school is Alkimos College. It opened for Year 7 students in 2020 and will teach up to Year 12 by 2025. Older students (Year 8 to 12) can also go to the nearby Butler College. Another public high school is expected to be needed in Alkimos by 2024. St James Anglican School is a private school in Alkimos that teaches students from Kindergarten to Year 11, and will include Year 12 in 2021.
Getting Around Alkimos
In 2008, Marmion Avenue was extended through Alkimos, making it easier to get around. In 2023, the Mitchell Freeway was also extended to the southern part of Alkimos.
Bus Services
Transperth operates bus services in Alkimos from Butler railway station. These buses connect Alkimos to other areas like Two Rocks and Yanchep.
- 483 Alkimos to Clarkson Station – travels along Benenden Avenue, Santorini Promenade, and Hollington Boulevard.
- 484 Alkimos to Clarkson Station – travels along Benenden Avenue.
- 490 Butler Station to Two Rocks Shopping Centre – travels along Marmion Avenue.
- 491 Butler Station to Yanchep – travels along Marmion Avenue.
Train Services
The Joondalup Line train service will be extended to Alkimos. The new Alkimos railway station is planned to open on July 15, 2024.
