Alkimos vs Eglinton
The verdict
Alkimos rates higher for liveability (68 vs 25). Alkimos has a shorter estimated CBD commute (90 vs 97 min).
Scores
AlkimosEglinton
| Alkimos | Eglinton | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 52 |
| Transport | 87 | 85 |
| Education | 50 | 44 |
| Liveability | 68 | 25 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Alkimos | Eglinton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,203 | 3,705 |
| Median age | 31 | 29 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,035 | $2,024 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.9% | 23.0% |
| Born in Australia | 50.0% | 54.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.9 |
Growth: Alkimos High Growth · Eglinton High Growth
Property
| Alkimos | Eglinton | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Alkimos | Eglinton | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 314 | 324 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 147 | 162 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,010 | 999 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Alkimos | Eglinton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 0 |
| Government | 4 | 0 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,022 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Alkimos · Eglinton
Transport
| Alkimos | Eglinton | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 87 | 85 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 61 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 90 | 97 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 590 m | 370 m |
Liveability
| Alkimos | Eglinton | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.5°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.5°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 730 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 37 | 14 |
| Playgrounds | 16 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.2 km | 2.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 40.8 km | 44.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.4 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 16.1 km | 19.8 km |
Population & growth
| Alkimos | Eglinton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,203 | 3,705 |
| Estimated 2025 | 15,917 | 5,780 |
| Projected 2041 | 46,312 | 16,817 |
| Annual growth rate | 11.76% | 11.76% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Alkimos or Eglinton?
Alkimos and Eglinton have similar residential safety scores (70 and 70/100).
Which has better public transport, Alkimos or Eglinton?
Alkimos has the higher transport score (Alkimos 87/100 vs Eglinton 85/100).
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