Costco confirms third WA warehouse at Alkimos Central Home X Trade Hub (opening 2027)

WA government confirms the US membership retailer as anchor tenant in a $33 million precinct; another store is slated for Pakenham, Victoria, also in 2027.

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First AU store: 2009

Current sites: 15

Confirmed 2027 sites: 2 (Alkimos, Pakenham)

Membership (AU): $65–$130

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Costco’s Australian network is set to grow. Western Australia’s planning and lands minister John Carey stated that the Alkimos Central Home X Trade Hub will “support local jobs, services and economic development for years to come.” The warehouse has been confirmed as the anchor tenant in a $33 million precinct, with stage one expected to open in 2027. A Victorian site at Pakenham is slated for the same year.

Context on supermarket competition and pricing can be found via ACCC pricing coverage and related pieces on recalls and supply issues (Aldi recalls, Coles recalls, Woolworths recalls).

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The upcoming Alkimos warehouse and the planned Pakenham site were outlined. Current site counts by state and confirmed 2027 additions were presented for quick reference.

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