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Nickol, WA
R-Score 80 / 100 — ranked #3,170 of 15,286 suburbs this month
Market conditions here are running warmer than most
Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.
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| Indicator | Nickol Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 80 / 100 | Ranked #3,170 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $850,000 | +30.8% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $1550/wk | Implies a 9.5% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0.7% | Tight rental supply (below the 1.5% equilibrium threshold) |
| Median Days on Market | 86 days | Part of Karratha (WA) council area (LGA avg R-Score 75/100) |
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Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Nickol, WA
Is Nickol WA a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Nickol (WA 6714) scores 80/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #3,170 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Market conditions here are running warmer than most. Key fundamentals include a median price of $850,000, median rent of $1550/wk, gross yield of 9.5%, and vacancy of 0.7%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Nickol WA?
The current median property price in Nickol (WA) is $850,000 (Oct 2026), representing a +30.8% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Nickol currently spend a median of 86 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Nickol WA?
In Nickol (WA), the median weekly asking rent is $1550/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 9.5%. The suburb vacancy rate is 0.7% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Nickol WA?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Nickol against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Nickol Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Nickol WA located in?
Nickol (WA, postcode 6714) is located in the Karratha council area (LGA). Across Karratha, the council-wide average R-Score is 75/100 across 27 suburbs.
R-Score and all figures are drawn from Ripehouse's research engine — 15,000 suburbs measured across 27 indicators, refreshed monthly (data as of Oct 2026). Scores describe past and current measured market conditions only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.