๐Ÿ“ฎ Wickham postcode: 2293

Wickham Median Property Value & Market Data (WA)

Wickham, Western Australiaยท Newcastleยท 2293
Wickham has a median property value in line with Western Australia averagesUpdated 23 May 2026

Price Score

6.0/10

Wickham has a median property value in line with Western Australia averages

Key Facts

Median Price Range
$500kโ€“$750k
Suburb
Wickham, WA
Key Price Driver
Housing stock age and land size
Climate Risk Impact
Increasingly affects property values โ€” get a report
Postcode
6720
Highest high-risk exposure
10.7% of land (bushfire)

Median Property Value Analysis

Wickham in Western Australia sits within the broader property market of the region. The median property value provides a benchmark for home buyers evaluating the suburb against neighbouring areas and state averages across Western Australia. Understanding where a suburb sits in the price spectrum is a critical first step in property research.

Property values in Wickham are influenced by factors including location, housing stock diversity, school catchments, transport access, and increasingly climate risk exposure. The median price represents the middle point of all sales โ€” half sold for more, half for less โ€” and is the most commonly cited benchmark in Australian property market reporting. Domain and CoreLogic both publish suburb-level median price data that can be compared across Western Australia.

For buyers considering Wickham, the relationship between property value and climate risk is becoming increasingly important. Properties in areas with lower exposure to flood, bushfire, and extreme heat may hold value better over the long term as climate risk awareness grows among Australian home buyers.

To make an informed property decision in Wickham, an address-level assessment is essential. Get a complete ClimateNest report for your shortlisted property including climate risk scores, projected insurance costs, and long-term value outlook to complement your market research.

Wickham (postcode 6720) is tracked in ClimateNest's suburb hazard model, which maps the share of the suburb's land exposed to each hazard at high and moderate levels. The suburb's highest high-risk exposures are bushfire (10.7% of land in high-risk zones), surface flood (9.8% of land in high-risk zones), riverine flood (9.7% of land in high-risk zones). Exposure is not uniform across Wickham โ€” individual properties can sit well above or below these averages, so an address-level check is recommended before buying, selling or insuring.

Adaptation & Mitigation Actions

Upgrade stormwater infrastructure

Near-term

Invest in upgrading stormwater drainage systems to reduce the risk of flooding during heavy rainfall events.

Est. cost: High

Implement heatwave early warning system

Immediate

Develop and implement a heatwave early warning system to alert residents of impending heatwaves and provide guidance on how to stay safe.

Est. cost: Low

Protect coastal areas

Long-term

Implement measures to protect coastal areas from erosion and inundation, such as building seawalls and restoring natural habitats.

Est. cost: Very High

Promote water conservation

Near-term

Encourage residents to conserve water through education and incentives to reduce demand on water resources during droughts.

Est. cost: Low

Improve building resilience

Near-term

Provide incentives for residents to improve the resilience of their homes to climate hazards, such as installing insulation and flood-proofing measures.

Est. cost: Medium

Council & Emergency Services

Newcastle City Council
Emergency Services

Data last updated: 23 May 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median property value in Wickham?

The median property value for Wickham in Western Australia provides a market benchmark for home buyers and sellers. For the most current median price data, consult Domain, CoreLogic, or your local real estate agent who can provide suburb-specific sales evidence and recent comparable sales. Property prices in Western Australia vary significantly by location, property type, and condition โ€” the median is a starting point, not a valuation.

How do property values in Wickham compare to Western Australia averages?

Wickham sits within the Western Australia property market. Statewide median prices in Western Australia range from $500k to $750k depending on property type and location. Consider climate risk alongside price data โ€” ClimateNest provides property-specific risk assessments for addresses across Wickham.

What factors affect property values in Wickham?

Property values in Wickham are driven by location, proximity to schools and transport, housing stock quality and diversity, neighbourhood amenity, market conditions, and increasingly climate risk exposure. Address-level climate risk data from ClimateNest helps buyers make informed decisions.

Does climate risk affect property values in Wickham?

Yes, climate risk is an increasingly important factor in property values across Australian suburbs, including Wickham. Properties with verified lower climate risk may attract premium pricing as buyer awareness grows. A ClimateNest report provides address-level climate risk data to inform your property valuation.

What share of Wickham is exposed to high bushfire risk?

ClimateNest's hazard overlay maps 10.7% of Wickham in high-risk zones for bushfire, with a further 83.5% in moderate-risk zones. Suburb-level exposure is not uniform โ€” individual properties can differ from these averages, so an address-level check is recommended.

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What A$69 could save you from

$7.2B
2022 insured disaster losses*
$300B+
climate risk to property by 2050*
30-120%
insurance premium increases in high-risk areas*

*Industry sources: ICA, APRA, RBA

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