Alkimos vs Eglinton
The verdict
Alkimos rates higher for liveability (68 vs 25). Alkimos has a shorter estimated CBD commute (75 vs 81 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) | 9,115 | 9,115 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Alkimos | Eglinton | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 1 |
| Government | 5 | 1 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,020 | 1,020 |
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) | 75 | 81 |
| 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 schools, Alkimos or Eglinton?
Alkimos and Eglinton have similar average school ICSEA scores (1020 and 1020).
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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