Overall score
Alkimos
45.1/100
Yanchep
39.2/100
Alkimos vs Yanchep, WA Suburb Comparison
Alkimos for families and beach lifestyle; Yanchep for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
AlkimosYanchep
Crime rate
Alkimos
32.4 / 1k
Yanchep
32.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Alkimos
107
Yanchep
16
Population
Alkimos
10,203
Yanchep
11,022
Metric leadAlkimos 6Yanchep 42 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 | Yanchep |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.1/100 | 39.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 48.7/100 | 39.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 32.4 / 1k | 32.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 23.4/100 | 23.4/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 31 | 60 |
| Public transport stops | 71 | 80 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 107 | 16 |
| Green cover | 2.5% | 11.1% |
| Population | 10,203 | 11,022 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Alkimos is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone, while Yanchep is a beachside established suburb where the coast sets the tone. Yanchep sits among greener hillside streets, while Alkimos keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Alkimos pulls ahead on housing affordability, schools and education options, and walkability, whereas Yanchep is the better pick for parks and reserves, public transport access, and a larger local community.
On balance, retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Alkimos, while Yanchep 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.