Karratha
Nickol
Nickol at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,938
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Nickol.
Nickol (6714) sits in the Karratha region of Western Australia.
Nickol has roughly 4,938 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Nickol scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Nickol's population at 4,938, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (22% own, 67% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,938
Median age
31
Family households
83%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
22%
Renter occupied
67%
At a deeper level
4,938
Median age: 31
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
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Education
Schools in Nickol.
Local schools for Nickol
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Government School Catchment
Tambrey Primary School
Baynton West Primary School
Millars Well Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Nickol.
- What is the Nickol postcode?
- Nickol is in the 6714 postcode, in WA, in the Karratha region.
- What is the average rent in Nickol?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $240.
- What schools are in Nickol?
- There are 8 schools serving Nickol on this page, including Tambrey Primary School, Baynton West Primary School, Millars Well Primary School.
- How walkable is Nickol?
- Nickol has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Nickol?
- Nickol is close to Baynton, Millars Well, Gap Ridge, Pegs Creek, Karratha.
- What is the population of Nickol?
- Nickol has approximately 4,938 residents. The median age is 31.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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