Positioned in the foothills of the Illawarra Escarpment
Alkira Estate is located approximately 2km's from the Dapto town centre in Horsley. The area is popular with first home buyers and families and has a strong community culture. Horsley is a growing community and in 2006 had a population of 6797 with 2,211 dwellings.
The average person is aged 32 years with a mixture of household structures including families, retired couples and first home buyers. The Dapto regional area is serviced by the main shopping precinct located on the Princes Highway. The Dapto Mall & underwent an expansion and refurbishment in 2010 and now offers shoppers two major supermarkets (Coles & Woolworths) Big W and a variety of retailers, food outlets and services.
The area offers a range of lifestyle activities with the highlight being the Dapto Show ground that offers events such as dog racing, motor bike meets, the Monster Trucks, Concerts, Markets and more. The Dapto Leagues Club is also a popular nightlife location with a selection of dining options and entertainment.
There are 5 primary schools and 2 high schools in the region. There are also approx 12 child care centres in the local area.
The railway station is located approx 1.5km's from the estate which will take passengers to Wollongong and Sydney north, and to Bomaderry to the South. Access to major roadways both North and South is convenient and will be upgraded in the near future.