Wickham, WA 6720 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Wickham is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6720, home to 2,022 residents with a younger demographic.

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Snapshot

Median rent$115 /wk
Population2,022
Median age31
Area23.5 km²
To CBD1257 km
LGAKarratha

Demographics

Population
2,022
Median age
31 years
Median household income
$3,358 /week
Median personal income
$1,674 /week
Median family income
$3,698 /week
Average household size
2.9
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Karratha
Statistical region (SA4)
Western Australia - Outback (North)
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Durack
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$115 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$790
Rent share of household income
3%

Schools

  • Wickham Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Carse St After Mulga Wy bus · 134 m
  • Carse St Before Mulga Way bus · 345 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 restaurant
  • 12 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 1 supermarket
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 79.1% of the 1,242 resolvable premises in Wickham. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 20.9%
  • Fibre to the Node: 79.1%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 10,413 across the Pilbara District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 3,571 violent offences, 1,628 theft, 1,519 drug offences.

Figures cover the whole Pilbara District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Wickham?

Wickham (WA 6720) had 2,022 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Karratha local government area.

What is the median rent in Wickham?

The median advertised rent in Wickham is $115/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Wickham?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Wickham covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wickham Primary School (0.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Wickham?

Wickham is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (79.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Wickham?

Across the surrounding area, 10,413 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were violent (3,571), theft (1,628), drug offences (1,519). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What public transport options are in Wickham?

2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wickham centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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