Full-time 35.3%Part-time 11.5%Unemployed 1.9%Not in labour 51.4%
Dwelling Types
Nickol
House 90.4%Semi-detached 8.8%Flat/Unit 0.8%
Commute Mode
Nickol
Car 90.4%Transit 3.6%Bicycle 0.6%Walk 1.1%WFH 4.2%
Country of Birth
Australia
67.2%
New Zealand
3.7%
England
2.6%
India
1.7%
South Africa
1.6%
Language at Home
English only
86.6%
Hindi
0.5%
Cantonese
0.2%
Mandarin
0.2%
Spanish
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Nickol
Is Nickol safe?
Nickol has a safety score of 19/100, which is well below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Baynton (WA) (38/100), Millars Well (8/100), Pegs Creek (7/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Nickol?
Median weekly rent in Nickol is $1425/wk, making it one of the most expensive suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Baynton (WA) ($1750/wk), Millars Well ($1300/wk), Pegs Creek ($1300/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is Nickol affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Nickol is $682K, up 14.8% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $480K. For renters, median weekly rent is $1425/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Baynton (WA) ($859K), Millars Well ($651K), Pegs Creek ($587K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/nickol
Nickol is a mid-sized suburb around 1250 km from central Perth with a population of 4,938. At $682k and rent of $1425/week, the local housing market is 33% below the Perth metro median.
The area's 19/100 safety rating is 33 points below the metro average of 52. This is a younger suburb with a median age of 31, where households bring in $3,736/week.