Wickham (WA)

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

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Wickham (WA) is around 2,220 people. This figure reflects an increase of 198 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,022 people. The latest estimate was derived from AreaSearch's validation of new addresses following the examination of the ABS's ERP data release in June 2024. This level of population results in a density ratio of 131 persons per square kilometer. Wickham's growth rate of 9.8% since the 2021 Census exceeded the national average of 8.9%. Natural growth contributed approximately 59.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 estimates, AreaSearch uses growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). According to aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to grow by 266 persons to reach a total population of around 2,486 by 2041, reflecting an increase of approximately 10.5% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Wickham according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Wickham averaged one development approval per year between 2016 and 2020, totalling six approvals over five years. This low level of development reflects Wickham's rural nature, where housing needs drive development rather than market demand. The small sample size means individual projects can significantly influence annual growth statistics.

Wickham has lower development levels than the Rest of WA and is below national averages. Recent building activity consists solely of detached dwellings, typical in rural areas with larger properties. Interestingly, 74% of new houses are traditional designs, suggesting strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 724 people, reflecting Wickham's quiet development environment.

Population forecasts indicate Wickham will gain 233 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep up with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Wickham has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 12thth percentile nationally

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The labour market in Wickham shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Wickham's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.3% as of June 2025, according to AreaSearch data aggregation.

In this period, 1,199 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate 0.9% lower than Rest of WA's 3.2%. Workforce participation in Wickham was higher at 69.7%, compared to Rest of WA's 59.4%. Key employment sectors include mining, healthcare & social assistance, and education & training. Mining is particularly strong, employing 5.0 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing employs none of local workers, below Rest of WA's 9.3%.

Labour force analysis from June 2024 to June 2025 shows a decrease of 3.0% and employment decline of 3.2%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of WA saw employment growth of 1.1% and labour force growth of 0.5%, with a drop in unemployment by 0.6 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 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 these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

Wickham's median income among taxpayers was $97,917 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $112,006 during the same period. This compares to figures for Rest of WA which were $57,323 and $71,163 respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest Wickham's median income would be approximately $111,821 and average income around $127,911, based on a 14.2% growth in wages since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, household incomes in Wickham rank between the 98th and 99th percentiles nationally. The data shows that 39.8% of individuals in Wickham earn $4,000 or more weekly, contrasting with surrounding regions where the leading earnings band is $1,500 - $2,999 at 31.1%. A substantial presence of higher earners is indicated by the fact that 61.5% exceed $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 96.6% of their income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th 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 per the latest Census, consisted of 74.2% houses and 25.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro WA had 81.0% houses and 19.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Wickham was at 2.0%, with the remaining 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 $2,000 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Wickham was recorded at $115, substantially lower than Non-Metro WA's $220 and the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 making up 1.7%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Rest of WA average of 2.8.

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

The area has lower university qualification rates at 14.5% compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both challenges and opportunities for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 10.7%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.3%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 54.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas (8.9%) and certificates (45.9%).

Educational participation is high at 42.4%, including 18.7% in primary education, 11.6% in secondary education, and 2.2% pursuing tertiary education. Wickham Primary School serves the local area with an enrollment of 357 students as of its latest report, operating under varied educational conditions (ICSEA: 896). The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available nearby.

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

Wickham has two operational public transport stops, both offering bus services. These stops are served by two distinct routes, collectively facilitating 20 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as moderate, with residents typically residing 585 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, each route provides two daily trips, resulting in approximately ten weekly trips per individual stop.

Wickham's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Wickham shows excellent health outcomes with a low prevalence of common health conditions across all ages. Approximately 72% of Wickham's total population of 1,590 has private health cover, significantly higher than the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (6.8%) and mental health issues (5.7%), with 80.9% reporting no medical ailments. This is comparable to Rest of WA's figure of 81.3%. Wickham has a senior population of 2.7%, totaling 59 residents, with seniors exhibiting strong health outcomes akin to the general population.

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 aligns with its regional average, with 75.0% citizens, 82.5% born in Australia, and 88.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Wickham at 34.8%. Judaism is overrepresented at 0.3%, compared to 0.1% regionally.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (31.1%), English (25.3%), and Australian Aboriginal (9.4%). Notable divergences include Maori (2.6% vs regional 2.0%), South African (1.1% vs 0.7%), and Filipino (2.2% vs 2.1%) groups.

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 and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of WA, Wickham has a higher concentration of residents aged 35-44, at 22.3%, but fewer residents aged 65-74, at 2.3%. This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.2%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 20.1% to 22.3% of Wickham's population, while the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 18.7% to 17.2%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Wickham. The 25 to 34 age group is projected to grow by 28%, adding 117 residents to reach a total of 535. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 15 to 24 and 5 to 14 age cohorts.