Nickol
WA 6714 • Rest of WA
About Nickol
Nickol is a residential suburb within the City of Karratha in Western Australia's Pilbara region, situated approximately 1,500 kilometres north of Perth. With a population of 4,938 and a median age of 31, it is a young, active community shaped largely by the region's significant resources and energy industries. Median household income exceeds $3,700 per week — among the highest in the nation — driven by the skilled and trades workforce employed in the nearby oil, gas, and mining sectors.
Nickol forms part of the broader Karratha urban area and benefits from the city's growing retail, recreational, and educational infrastructure, including the Karratha City Shopping Centre and various sporting facilities. The suburb has a notably diverse population, with around 10 per cent identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, alongside residents drawn from across Australia and internationally. Families are well served by local schools, and the sub-tropical climate makes outdoor recreation — including access to coastal areas and national parks in the wider Pilbara region — a year-round pursuit.
Nickol falls under postcode 6714 and is governed by Karratha Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Pilbara electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Searipple Rd
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Turner Way
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Searipple Road
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Gawthorne Drive
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Galbraith Road
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Rosemary Road
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Wellard Way
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Tambrey Drive
Housing 2021 Census
114 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 185
- 2. England 129
- 3. India 85
- 4. South Africa 80
- 5. Philippines 74
- 6. Thailand 30
- 7. Scotland 26
- 8. Pakistan 24
- 9. Indonesia 19
- 10. Ireland 16
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)