Alkimos - Eglinton, WA 6711
A well-connected Perth pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Inner-city living
- $350/wk Median
- 26.5% Renters
Alkimos - Eglinton Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 13.9k
- Median age
- 30
- Median weekly rent
- $350
- To the CBD
- 42.8km
- Walkability
- 5.6
- Schools within 3 km
- 6
ABS 2021 Census
Alkimos - Eglinton Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Arts & Culture
A modest but genuine arts scene — a community gallery, the odd pop-up exhibition, and a local hall that hosts markets and events.
Nightlife
The main strip carries a genuine evening buzz on weekends — a few good bars, live music some nights, a steady crowd.
Dining
Renters consistently mention the food options here — casual and sit-down, enough variety that you're not eating the same three places on rotation.
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Renters land in Alkimos - Eglinton for the balance it strikes — close enough to Perth's core to keep the commute reasonable, established enough to have its own local character. 26.5% of the suburb's 13,904 residents rent.
Around Alkimos - Eglinton
Alkimos - Eglinton Quarter
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Alkimos - Eglinton Junction
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Alkimos - Eglinton
Real questions renters ask before moving to Alkimos - Eglinton.
How far is Alkimos - Eglinton from the Perth CBD?
Alkimos - Eglinton is approximately 43km from the Perth CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Alkimos - Eglinton family-friendly for renters?
Alkimos - Eglinton has around 6 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $350/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Perth.
Is Alkimos - Eglinton walkable?
Alkimos - Eglinton carries a walkability score of 5.6/10 — a car helps for some trips, but plenty of daily life is still walkable.
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