Full-time 35.9%Part-time 10.6%Unemployed 0.9%Not in labour 52.6%
Dwelling Types
Wickham
House 74.2%Semi-detached 25.8%
Commute Mode
Wickham
Car 81.6%Transit 12.6%Bicycle 1.7%Walk 3.2%WFH 1.0%
Country of Birth
Australia
67.4%
New Zealand
4.2%
Philippines
2.0%
England
1.4%
South Africa
0.9%
Language at Home
English only
88.5%
Spanish
0.3%
Italian
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Wickham
Is Wickham safe?
Wickham has a safety score of 23/100, which is 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. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Roebourne (4/100), Bulgarra (26/100), Pegs Creek (7/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Wickham?
Median weekly rent in Wickham is $595/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Roebourne ($500/wk), Bulgarra ($1200/wk), Pegs Creek ($1300/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Wickham?
Wickham has a school rating of 14/100 across 1 schools, which is well below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Wickham Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Wickham affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Wickham is $353K, up 5.9% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $595/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Roebourne ($110K), Bulgarra ($660K), Pegs Creek ($587K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/wickham
Wickham is a modest-sized suburb around 1260 km from central Perth with a population of 2,022. Property prices sit at a median of $353k and rent of $595/week, which is 65% below the Perth metro median.
At 23/100, the safety score sits 29 points below Perth's metro average of 52. School quality is below the Perth average, with 1 school holding a combined 14/100 rating.
At a median age of 31, the suburb has a younger-than-average profile and household income of $3,358/week.