Perth / WA · Public Transport Report
Alkimos
Ranked #114 of 344 Perth suburbs by public transport quality
Composite Score
70/100
Good public transport
Perth Rank
#114
of 344 suburbs
Percentile
67%
Better than 67% of suburbs
Score breakdown
The composite score combines three weighted components:
Key destinations from Alkimos
| Destination | Journey Time | Single Trip | Weekly Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perth CBD | 55 min | $3.50 | $35.00/wk |
| Fremantle | 107 min | $3.50 | $35.00/wk |
| Joondalup | 25 min | $3.50 | $35.00/wk |
| Mandurah | 210 min | $3.50 | $35.00/wk |
Network reach — suburbs accessible by PT
Full Alkimos PT Report — PDF
Detailed journey times, Transperth fare estimates, connectivity map and more.
About Alkimos's public transport score
Alkimos has a composite public transport score of 70 out of 100, placing it #114 out of 344 suburbs across Perth / WA. This score reflects three key dimensions: journey quality to key destinations, cost efficiency of weekly commuting using Transperth fares, and overall network connectivity — the number of suburbs reachable with zero, one, or more transfers.
Download the full suburb report above for a detailed breakdown of journey times, route options, weekly cost estimates, and a connectivity map showing which destinations are reachable and how many transfers are required.
How the score is calculated
The gettinthr score combines three weighted components. Journey Quality (45%) measures effective travel time to every other suburb in Perth / WA during the morning peak (8:30am Tuesday), applying a 10-minute penalty per transfer and a 5-minute penalty per bus leg. Cost Efficiency (25%) calculates actual Transperth fares for the CBD journey, multiplied by 10 trips per week, dividing weekly cost by weekly commuting hours. Connectivity (30%) measures what percentage of all Perth / WA suburbs you can reach within 60 minutes by public transport. All scores are normalised across all 344 Perth suburbs into a composite out of 100.