WA6714· Pop. 17,657Karratha

NICKOL

EmergingAffordable, high-yield, growing population — early-cycle opportunity

Investor score

68

Liveability score

31

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Est.

no recent data

Rent yield

Est.

12.8%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

8.4%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.4%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

NICKOL shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median rent

$900/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+6.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

10.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.92%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+14.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

70 / 100

Very high rental demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

NICKOL is a WA suburb offering high rental yield and strong price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

  • Strong rental yield of 12.8%
  • High annual growth of 8.4% — outperforming state average
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$3,188/wk

$61k taxable p.a.

Renters

59.7%

31.7% owner-occupier

Median age

32.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.5%

Population growth

+2.6% p.a.

Investor-owned

24.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

72%

12% apartments

Degree qualified

30.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

11.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

840 m²

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

4.4%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1202.5 km

Regional

Days on market

35 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

37.8%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

249.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

538/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 6714

🏫6 Primary🎓2 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

St Paul's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs PP-6 · Remote

ICSEA 1019(56%)
339 students15:1 student–teacher52% girls17% top SEA quarter

Baynton West Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Remote

ICSEA 992(43%)
830 students16:1 student–teacher46% girls19% top SEA quarter

Tambrey Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Remote

ICSEA 930(18%)
683 students16:1 student–teacher50% girls9% top SEA quarter

Millars Well Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Remote

ICSEA 925(17%)
301 students14:1 student–teacher52% girls5% top SEA quarter

Karratha Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Remote

ICSEA 912(13%)
268 students13:1 student–teacher50% girls3% top SEA quarter

Pegs Creek Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Remote

ICSEA 899(10%)
234 students14:1 student–teacher54% girls4% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (2)

St Luke's College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Remote

ICSEA 1010(51%)
594 students14:1 student–teacher53% girls13% top SEA quarter

Karratha Senior High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Remote

ICSEA 918(14%)
1,253 students13:1 student–teacher44% girls6% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime
55/ 100

13.6 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average
951ICSEA · national avg 1000

8 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
45/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 10 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

35

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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