Wickham

WA 6720 • Rest of WA

2,022
Population (2021)
$87,048
Median Income
23.46 km²
Area
11m
Elevation

About Wickham

Wickham is an upscale, prestigious suburb in Western Australia, located within the Karratha (City) area. With a population of 2,022 and a median income of $87,048, the suburb attracts established professionals, executives, and affluent families. Covering 23.46 km² at an elevation of 11m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of WA.

The area offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with open spaces, local farms, and a tight-knit community atmosphere. Residents enjoy the tranquility of country living while still having access to essential amenities. Wickham is ideal for those seeking a slower pace of life away from the urban hustle.

Wickham falls under postcode 6720 and is governed by Karratha Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Pilbara electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
6720
Urban Area
N/A
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Rural
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-20.67°, 117.15°
Statistical Area
Rest of WA
Area
23.46 km²
Elevation
11m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Mulga Way Wickham 6720 WA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$115
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$790
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
31 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,295
Census 2021
2,022
11.9% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$74,880
Income 2021
$87,048
16.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,363
Born Overseas 289

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 85
  • 2. Philippines 41
  • 3. England 29
  • 4. South Africa 19
  • 5. Thailand 18
  • 6. India 12
  • 7. Zimbabwe 11
  • 8. Indonesia 8
  • 9. Ireland 7
  • 10. Nepal 5
  • 11. Chile 4
  • 12. United States 4
  • 13. Germany 3
  • 14. Scotland 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 776
English 631
Australian Aboriginal 235
Irish 136
Scottish 126
German 83
Maori 66
Italian 65
Filipino 56
Dutch 30

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

982
Both parents born in Australia
352
Both parents born overseas
303
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
49.5%
Christianity
27.5%
Hinduism
1.0%
Buddhism
0.8%
Judaism
0.2%
Islam
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
198 (9.8%)
5-14 years
379 (18.7%)
15-19 years
114 (5.6%)
20-24 years
103 (5.1%)
25-34 years
369 (18.2%)
35-44 years
409 (20.2%)
45-54 years
247 (12.2%)
55-64 years
155 (7.7%)
65-74 years
45 (2.2%)
75-84 years
12 (0.6%)
85+ years
0 (0.0%)

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