Wickham (WA)

An assessment of population growth drivers in Wickham reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Wickham's population is estimated at around 2,256 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 234 people (11.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,022 people in the suburb of Wickham (WA). The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,256, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS on June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 133 persons per square kilometer in Wickham (WA). The suburb's 11.6% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%), along with the Rest of WA, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 59.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Moving forward with demographic trends, a population increase just below the median of national non-metropolitan areas is expected. The suburb of Wickham (WA) is expected to grow by 276 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 9.1% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Wickham is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Wickham has had around 10 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 52 homes from FY-21 to FY-25. So far in FY-26, there have been 2 approvals. The average new residents per year per dwelling constructed over these five years is 0.5.

New supply has kept pace with or exceeded demand, offering ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction value of new dwellings is $1,190,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment. There have been $34,000 in commercial approvals this financial year, suggesting a predominantly residential focus.

Compared to the Rest of WA, Wickham has had 39.0% more development per person over the past five years, balancing buyer choice with support for current property values. However, building activity has slowed in recent years. All new construction has been standalone homes, maintaining the area's traditional low density character and appealing to those seeking space. Notably, developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (74.0% at Census), reflecting strong demand for family homes amid densification trends. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 4344 people, indicating a quiet, low activity development environment. Looking ahead, Wickham is expected to grow by 205 residents through to 2041, with current development rates comfortably meeting demand and potentially supporting growth beyond current projections.

Wickham has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 16thth percentile nationally

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AreaSearch analysis places Wickham well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Wickham's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are well-represented, with an unemployment rate of 2.6% as of September 2025. This rate is 0.7% lower than Rest of WA's rate of 3.3%.

Employment stability has been relative over the past year. The workforce participation rate in Wickham is 74.7%, higher than Rest of WA's 67.2%. According to Census responses, only 0.9% of residents work from home. Dominant employment sectors include mining, health care & social assistance, and education & training.

Mining is particularly strong, with an employment share 5.0 times the regional level. However, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, with no Wickham residents employed in these sectors compared to Rest of WA's 9.3%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by the Census working population count versus resident population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels increased by 0.3% while employment declined by 0.2%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of WA saw employment growth of 1.4%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Wickham's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 4.1% over five years and 10.8% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023, Wickham had a median income among taxpayers of $97,917 and an average income of $112,006. These figures are exceptionally high nationally compared to Rest of WA's median of $59,973 and average of $74,392. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% from financial year ending June 2023 to September 2025, current estimates for Wickham would be approximately $107,337 (median) and $122,781 (average). According to the Census conducted in August 2021, household, family, and personal incomes in Wickham rank highly nationally, between the 98th and 99th percentiles. Income distribution shows that the predominant cohort in Wickham is 39.8% of locals earning over $4,000 weekly, while in the broader area, the $1,500 - $2,999 category predominates at 31.1%. A substantial presence of higher earners exists in Wickham, with 61.5% exceeding $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 96.6% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

Wickham is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Wickham, as evaluated at the latest Census, consisted of 74.2% houses and 25.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro WA had 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wickham was at 2.0%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (3.6%) or rented (94.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wickham was $790, below Non-Metro WA's average of $1,560 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Wickham was $115, substantially lower than Non-Metro WA's $265 and the national average of $375.

Wickham features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 77.3% of all households, including 50.1% couples with children, 19.6% couples without children, and 6.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 22.7%, with lone person households at 21.9% and group households comprising 1.7%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Rest of WA average of 2.5.

Wickham faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 14.5%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.7%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.3%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 54.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (8.9%) and certificates (45.9%).

Educational participation is high, with 42.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 18.7% in primary education, 11.6% in secondary education, and 2.2% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis indicates two active transport stops operating within Wickham. These stops are served by two individual bus routes, collectively providing 20 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 585 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 76%, with 16% using buses. Vehicle ownership averages 1.8 per dwelling, above the regional average.

Only 0.9% of residents work from home (2021 Census). Service frequency averages two trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately ten weekly trips per individual stop.

Wickham's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Wickham residents have shown relatively positive health outcomes according to AreaSearch's analysis. Mortality rates and health conditions were largely in line with national benchmarks, with low prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 72% of the total population (1,616 people), compared to 56.4% across Rest of WA and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions were asthma (6.8%) and mental health issues (5.7%), with 80.9% of residents reporting no medical ailments, compared to 69.3% in Rest of WA. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. Only 3.1% of residents were aged 65 and over (69 people), lower than the 19.2% in Rest of WA. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, ranking higher than the general population nationally.

In terms of cultural diversity, Wickham records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Wickham's cultural diversity was comparable to its wider region, with 75.0% citizens, 82.5% born in Australia, and 88.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity dominated Wickham at 34.8%, while Judaism was overrepresented at 0.3% compared to 0.0% elsewhere in WA. Ancestry-wise, Australians topped Wickham's list at 31.1%, followed by English at 25.3% (below the regional average of 31.3%), and Australian Aboriginal at 9.4%.

Notable ethnic group divergences included Maori at 2.6% (vs regional 1.0%), South African at 1.1% (vs 0.6%), and Filipino at 2.2% (vs 1.2%).

Wickham hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Wickham's median age is 31 years, which is considerably lower than the Rest of WA average of 40 years. This figure is also younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of WA, Wickham has a higher concentration of residents aged 35-44 (22.0%), but fewer residents aged 65-74 (2.5%). The 35-44 age group is well above the national average of 14.3%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 20.1% to 22.0% of Wickham's population. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 18.7% to 16.3%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Wickham. The 25 to 34 age group is projected to grow by 24%, adding 101 residents to reach a total of 535. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 15 to 24 and 5 to 14 cohorts.