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Nickol, WA 6714
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$740,000
market range $700K-$775K
Median Unit
$2,070,000
market range $475K-$2.1M
Gross Yield (houses)
9.9%
1yr Growth (houses)
+17.2%
market range +2.5% to +25.0%
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Nickol market and investor summary
Nickol (WA 6714) runs a median house price of $740K, with houses yielding a gross 9.9%. House prices have moved +17.2% over the past year. At 0.7% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price maths here leans toward cashflow: a gross house yield near 9.9% does more of the early heavy lifting than capital growth usually would at this price point. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.7% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Apartment stock is taking longer than usual to clear, a sign of softer demand at the unit end of the market.
Living in Nickol: people, income and schools
Nickol has a resident population of roughly 4,938, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 11% over five years. The median age is 31, younger than the national median, with renters making up 67% of households. That renter share gives landlords a deep tenant pool to draw on through the year.
Households here earn a median of about $194,000 a year, or roughly $3,740 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks among the most advantaged in the country (9 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to roughly 3.8 times local household income, leaving more headroom than most capital-city markets. Incomes have risen about 19% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
There are 7 schools within about 5km, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 3 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 4,938
- +11% over 5yr
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $194,000/yr
- Households renting
- 67%
- Family households
- 83%
- Socio-economic rank
- 9/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 7
- avg ICSEA 959
- Unemployment
- 1.9%
- Walk score
- 3/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Nickol
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Search Nickol listings →Frequently asked questions about Nickol
What should I check before investing in Nickol?
Nickol has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Strong house gross rental yield of 9.9%, before expenses, tax and loan costs. Capital growth of +17.2% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Nickol?
The median property price in Nickol, WA 6714 is $740K for houses and $2.1M for units.
What rental yield does Nickol show?
The gross rental yield in Nickol is 9.9% for houses and 2.6% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Nickol?
House prices in Nickol are up 17.2% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Nickol?
The current vacancy rate in Nickol is 0.7%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Nickol?
Nickol has a population of approximately 4,938 residents, with a median age of 31.
What schools are near Nickol?
There are 7 schools within roughly 5km of Nickol. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Nickol affordable to buy in?
A median house in Nickol costs about 3.8 times the median local household income (more affordable than most capital-city markets). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Nickol's population growing?
The population of Nickol has grown about 11% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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