Wickham, 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 Wickham, in the City Of Karratha local government area.
| Locality | Wickham |
| 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 | -20.67491 |
| Longitude | 117.14489 |
| Population | 2,594 |
| Density | 107.6 /km² |
| Area | 24.1 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 6720 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 1260 km north |
Wickham is a locality in the City Of Karratha local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,594. The locality covers an area of 24.1 km², giving a population density of about 107.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1260 km north of Perth. Wickham is located at 20.6749°S, 117.1449°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6720. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Remote Australia.
Wickham unfurls against a backdrop of ochre earth meeting an endless, luminous sky. It lies 936.2 km north-north-east of Geraldton, WA (from Geraldton, WA: bearing 16°T), and is situated 9.1 km north-north-west of Roebourne. The landscape here is a study in stark contrasts: rust-red ironstone hills, ancient and weathered, rise from plains dotted with hardy spinifex and saltbush, their muted greens and greys a testament to survival in this arid embrace. The air itself seems to hold a fine, almost palpable dust, a constant reminder of the earth’s rich, mineral heart, and as the day bleeds into evening, the light softens, bathing the rugged terrain in a warm, honeyed glow that lends a fleeting, ethereal beauty to the raw, untamed country.
The story of Wickham is inextricably linked to the bounty of the land and the ingenuity of its people. Once a place of quiet pastoral leases, its character was irrevocably altered by the discovery of vast iron ore deposits, transforming it into a vital hub for the Pilbara's formidable mining industry. This economic bedrock has shaped the very rhythm of life, fostering a resilient, practical spirit among its inhabitants, a blend of seasoned miners and their families, all drawn to the opportunities and the unique, sun-drenched lifestyle. The nearby coast, with its shimmering, turquoise waters, offers a different kind of solace, a place where the fierce sun reflects off the ocean’s surface, providing a refreshing counterpoint to the inland's insistent heat, a duality that defines the enduring appeal of Wickham.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Wickham, 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 Wickham, in the City Of Karratha local government area.
Detailed location data for Wickham includes the postcode (6720), 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 Wickham 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. |