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Wickepin WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Wickepin, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Wickepin WA is 380 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wickepin is $731 per week ($38,012 per year). Median rent in Wickepin is $150 per week ($650 per month). Wickepin has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Wickepin has a population density of 1.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wickepin is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wickepin is $1,083.

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Wickepin Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wickepin Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$731/wk

$38,012 per year

#4899 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

#8205 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,083/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wickepin Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.6% (195) Female 48.4% (183)

Population Density

1.0

people per km²

380 people · 374.9 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,593

Family income/wk

Wickepin Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Wickepin Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

67.8% 61 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

32.2% 29 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Wickepin Country of Birth

Australia

98.1%

England

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Wickepin Religion

No Religion

48.1%

Not stated

17.7%

Anglican

16.6%

Catholic

11.4%

Uniting Church

4.1%

Lattr day Snts

1.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wickepin Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

47.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

10.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Wickepin Employment

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Employed full-time

42.9% 93 people

⏰

Employed part-time

19.4% 42 people

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Unemployed

6.9% 15 people

🏠

Not in labour force

30.9% 67 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Wickepin Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.5%

Bachelor Degree

28.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

11.8%

Certificate I/II

6.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Wickepin Occupation

Managers

39.1%

Professionals

20.3%

Clerical & Administrative

9.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

7.8%

Labourers

7.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.3%

Community & Personal Service

4.7%

Sales Workers

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Wickepin Field of Study

Management & Commerce

31.7%

Engineering

18.3%

Education

18.3%

Health

15.0%

Agriculture & Environment

11.7%

Society & Culture

5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Wickepin Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wickepin Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

4.5%

$300-$399/wk

3.6%

$400-$499/wk

8.9%

$500-$649/wk

8.0%

$650-$799/wk

7.1%

$800-$999/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

9.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.7%

$4,000+/wk

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wickepin Marital Status

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Married

48.3% 141

↔️

Separated

5.5% 16

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Divorced

12.0% 35

🕊️

Widowed

5.1% 15

👤

Never married

29.1% 85

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wickepin Ancestry

Australian

38.9%

English

34.0%

Scottish

8.7%

Irish

7.4%

Italian

3.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.7%

German

2.1%

Polish

1.1%

New Zealander

0.8%

Chinese

0.6%

Other

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wickepin School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

70.5%

Secondary — Government

14.8%

Pre-school

4.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

4.9%

Vocational Education

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Wickepin Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

4.3% 27

✅

No need for assistance

95.7% 597

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Wickepin Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

36.0% 86

—

Not a volunteer

64.0% 153

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wickepin Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

10.3%

$600-$799/mo

20.7%

$800-$999/mo

13.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.2%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

10.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

13.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wickepin How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

59.7%

Did not go to work

15.1%

Walked only

8.6%

Car (passenger)

7.2%

Other

5.8%

Truck

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Wickepin Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.8%

1 vehicle

21.6%

2 vehicles

52.0%

3 vehicles

9.6%

4+ vehicles

12.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Wickepin Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

15.8%

3 bedrooms

44.2%

4 bedrooms

37.5%

5 bedrooms

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Wickepin Population Mobility

10.8%

moved in the last year

28.9%

moved in the last 5 years

6.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wickepin Indigenous Population

4.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

601

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wickepin Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Lung condition

Diabetes

Asthma

Heart disease

Cancer

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Wickepin Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.6%

$1-$149/wk

5.6%

$150-$299/wk

3.6%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

5.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

11.8%

$800-$999/wk

13.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.5%

$3,500+/wk

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wickepin Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

50.7%

Couple — no children

30.1%

One parent — children under 15

9.2%

Couple — no children under 15

6.1%

One parent — no children under 15

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wickepin Military Service

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Previously served

4.6% 11

👤

Never served

95.4% 228

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wickepin Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.2% 39

—

Did not provide

83.8% 202

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wickepin Children Ever Born

No children

20.3%

1 child

11.4%

2 children

25.3%

3 children

39.2%

4 children

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Wickepin When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Wickepin Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

19.0%

5–14 hours

31.2%

15–29 hours

13.8%

30+ hours

14.2%

Did not do domestic work

21.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Wickepin Household Size

1 person

32.8%

2 persons

36.6%

3 persons

13.7%

4 persons

6.9%

5 persons

9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wickepin Where Residents Moved From

Same address

281

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Wickepin Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.6%

Step family — no other children

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wickepin Schools

schools nearby

government

988

avg ICSEA score

total students

Wickepin Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 66 students

988

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Wickepin Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,238/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.1%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Wickepin

Your weekly income

≈ $5,365/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $1,088/wk

Rent share 12.1%

Wickepin vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Dale

Pop: 190 Income: $622/wk Rent: $215/wk

Fortescue (WA)

Pop: 190 Income: $2,039/wk Rent: $50/wk

Dumberning

Pop: 193 Income: $583/wk Rent: $400/wk

Wilyabrup

Pop: 193 Income: $988/wk Rent: $250/wk

Dingup

Pop: 195 Income: $900/wk Rent: $168/wk

Wonnerup

Pop: 196 Income: $909/wk Rent: $310/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wickepin

What is the population of Wickepin WA?

The population of Wickepin WA is 380 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.0 people per km².Wickepin is ranked #5,521 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wickepin?

The median personal income in Wickepin WA is $731 per week, or $38,012 per year.The median household income is $1,238 per week.Family income is $1,593 per week.Wickepin is ranked #4,899 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wickepin?

Median rent in Wickepin WA is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 12.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wickepin ranks #8,205 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wickepin?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wickepin WA is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wickepin?

The median age in Wickepin WA is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wickepin a good suburb to live in?

Wickepin is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 380.The median income is $731/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51600. All dollar figures in AUD.