Overall score
Alkimos
45.1/100
Two Rocks
39.4/100
Alkimos vs Two Rocks, WA Suburb Comparison
Alkimos for families and beach lifestyle; Two Rocks for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AlkimosTwo Rocks
Crime rate
Alkimos
32.4 / 1k
Two Rocks
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alkimos
107
Two Rocks
15
Population
Alkimos
10,203
Two Rocks
3,822
Metric leadAlkimos 9Two Rocks 12 tiedacross 12 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.
| Category | Alkimos | Two Rocks |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.1/100 | 39.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.7/100 | 40.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 31 | 30 |
| Public transport stops | 71 | 33 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 107 | 15 |
| Green cover | 2.5% | 11.7% |
| Population | 10,203 | 3,822 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Alkimos is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone, while Two Rocks is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone. Two Rocks sits among greener hillside streets, while Alkimos keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Alkimos tends to lead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves, while Two Rocks stands out for excellent public transport, plus generous parks and open space.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Alkimos, while Two Rocks remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.