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Wickham, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Wickham is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 2,594. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.4 /5.0
A Great
2,594 Population 279/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
8.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$56,581 Median Income
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,581 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,800 home value, $324/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population2,594
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density279/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,581
Per Capita$56,581
Unemployment1.7%

Housing

A+
Home Value$64,800
Rent$324
Ownership5.4%
Housing Units1,038

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain8.3 in/yr
Sunny Days357/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population2,594
Population Density279 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates-20.6747°, 117.1378°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation8.3 inches (210 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$56,581
Median Age31.0 years

About Wickham

Wickham is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 2,594. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 8.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Wickham has a population of 2,594 with a density of 279 people per square mile, spread across 9.3 square miles. The median age is 31.0 years, 20% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

2,594
Total Population
279
People / sq mi
31.0yrs
Median Age
20% below Australia avg
9.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Wickham vs Australia Average

The median household income in Wickham is $56,581, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,581 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,088, 24% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 246 business establishments.

Income: Wickham vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$56,581
25% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$56,581
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)246

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Wickham is $64,800, 77% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $324 (72% below the national average of $1,163). 5.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,038 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.1x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$64,800
77% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$324
72% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership5.4%
Owner-Occupied5.4%
Renter-Occupied94.6%
Housing Units1,038

Property Tax

Climate in Wickham

Wickham has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is Jan (32.8°C), the coldest is Jul (21°C). Average annual precipitation is 308 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 32.8°C / 91°F 26.5° / 39.2° 59.7
Feb 32.3°C / 90°F 26.4° / 38.2° 82.0
Mar 32°C / 90°F 25.6° / 38.3° 53.5
Apr 29.5°C / 85°F 22.7° / 36.3° 21.2
May 25.2°C / 77°F 18.7° / 31.6° 21.0
Jun 21.4°C / 71°F 15.4° / 27.5° 36.8
Jul 21°C / 70°F 14.1° / 27.8° 9.8
Aug 22.4°C / 72°F 14.7° / 30.2° 3.8
Sep 25°C / 77°F 16.9° / 33.2° 1.6
Oct 28.8°C / 84°F 20.7° / 36.9° 0.6
Nov 30.4°C / 87°F 22.4° / 38.4° 1.6
Dec 32.2°C / 90°F 25.3° / 39.2° 16.0
Wickham has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 8.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above Australia avg
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area9.3 sq mi (24.1 km²)
Population Density279/sq mi
Coordinates-20.6747°N, 117.1378°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.3"
78% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 3.03"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M3.3 on May 12, 2004.

Feb 4, 2003 31 km SSE of Wickham, Australia M3.5 31 km
Apr 9, 1991 117 km SSE of Wickham, Australia M3.5 118 km
May 12, 2004 100 km NNE of Dampier, Australia M3.3 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

41 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Narelle (2026).

Year Name Category Closest
2026 Narelle Category 4 216 km
2026 Mitchell Category 1 88 km
2025 Zelia Category 4 189 km
2025 Sean Category 1 290 km
2023 Ilsa Category 5 243 km
2020 Damien Category 2 43 km
2019 Veronica Category 4 57 km
2016 Stan Category 1 288 km
2015 Olwyn Category 1 278 km
2014 Christine Category 3 27 km
2013 Rusty Category 3 256 km
2012 Heidi Category 1 175 km
2011 Bianca Category 1 171 km
2008 Nicholas Category 1 297 km
2007 Kara Category 3 220 km
2007 George Category 3 163 km
2006 Glenda Category 4 123 km
2004 Monty Category 3 155 km
2002 Chris Category 4 252 km
2000 John Category 4 34 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 83°F (28°C) 1.9 in
February 90°F (32°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Wettest
March 89°F (32°C) 1.9 in
April 85°F (29°C) 0.9 in
May 76°F (25°C) 1.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in Coldest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
September 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in
October 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
November 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in
December 90°F (32°C) 0.6 in

Wickham has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 68°F in July to 90°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (3.0") and October the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Wickham

Institution Type Founded Website
Roebourne TAFE College - ,

Schools in Wickham

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wickham Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Wickham

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Classic - MP3 128 kbps
FreoCast community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Wickham

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cossack Museum
Lockup

Libraries in Wickham

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Wickham Public Library0.0

Cafes in Wickham

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Moby's Kitchen
Tatar Cafe

Cinemas in Wickham

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wickham Picture Gardens

Gas Stations in Wickham

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Wickham Service Station

Banks in Wickham

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Westpac

Airports Near Wickham

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Karratha AirportKTAMedium Airport
Roebourne AirportRBUSmall Airport

Post Offices in Wickham

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Wickham Post Office

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wickham

What is the population of Wickham?

Wickham has a population of 2,594 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 279 people per square mile, spread across 9.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 31.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Wickham expensive to live in?

The median household income is $56,581, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $64,800 (77% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $324 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Wickham?

Wickham has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 357 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 8.3 inches.

How is the job market in Wickham?

The job market in Wickham is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,088. There are 246 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Wickham?

The median home value in Wickham is $64,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $324. The homeownership rate is 5.4%.

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