Nickol, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Nickol, in the City Of Karratha local government area.
| Locality | Nickol |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Karratha |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -20.73857 |
| Longitude | 116.80167 |
| Population | 4,650 |
| Density | 1565.7 /km² |
| Area | 3.0 km² |
| Elevation | 18 m |
| Postcode | 6714 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 1250 km north |
Nickol is a locality in the City Of Karratha local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 4,650. The locality covers an area of 3.0 km², giving a population density of about 1565.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 18 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1250 km north of Perth. Nickol is located at 20.7386°S, 116.8017°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6714. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Nickol rests under a sky that bleeds from harsh, bleached blue to a bruised, magnificent purple as the day surrenders. It lies 920.5 km north-north-east of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 14°T), and is situated 4.6 km west of Karratha. The land here rolls with a dry, scrubby resilience, a palette of ochre and muted greens that seem to drink the relentless sun. Low hills, weathered by millennia of wind and infrequent rain, form a soft horizon, their contours softened by the shimmering heat. The air itself carries a fine, dry dust, a constant reminder of the ancient earth beneath, and a subtle, mineral tang that speaks of the deep, hidden riches. The vegetation, tenacious and sparse, clings to the earth – hardy mulga, spinifex with its sharp, silver-green needles, and the occasional ghost gum standing stark and pale against the vibrant backdrop.
The story of Nickol is inextricably bound to the colossal forces that shape this region, a narrative etched in iron ore and the relentless pursuit of progress. For generations, this land has pulsed with the rhythm of industry, its economy fuelled by the vast mineral wealth extracted from the Pilbara's heart. The echoes of mining operations, though often distant, are a palpable presence, a low hum beneath the everyday sounds of life. This is a place where the earth yields its bounty, and where the labour of many has built the foundations of modern prosperity, a legacy carried forward by those who call Nickol home and who continue to draw sustenance from its unique, mineral-rich landscape.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Nickol, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Nickol, in the City Of Karratha local government area.
Detailed location data for Nickol includes the postcode (6714), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Karratha), with an ABS remoteness classification of Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Nickol is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |