Overall score
Alkimos
60.0/100
Eglinton
44.7/100
Alkimos vs Eglinton, WA suburb comparison
Alkimos for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AlkimosEglinton
Crime rate
Alkimos
639.2 / 1k
Eglinton
1757.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alkimos
64
Eglinton
23
Population
Alkimos
10,203
Eglinton
3,705
Metric leadAlkimos 10Eglinton 0across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Alkimos is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone, and Eglinton is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm.
Alkimos pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Eglinton is the better pick for generous parks and open space and well-served by public transport.
On balance, families and people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Alkimos, while Eglinton remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.