# Wickham

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Tasmania › Rest of Tas. › King Island › 7256, TAS

Area: 40 km²

Tucked away on King Island, Wickham is a sparsely populated rural area with only 11 residents. It is a community of older adults, where the typical resident is 59, far older than the national figure. Despite the small population, people here earn much more than most areas, with weekly household incomes far above the state average. The landscape is very quiet and largely non-residential, making it a secluded spot in the Tasmanian countryside.

## Demographics & Identity

The population is very small and significantly older than elsewhere, with a typical age of 59. This is 17 years older than the Tasmanian average and 21 years older than the national figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 11 | — |
| Median age | 59 yrs | — |

**Age structure** — Older adults (45–64) 72.7%, Children (0–14) 27.3%

**Marital status** — Married 27.3%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

The most common country of birth is Australia at 73%, ahead of England (0%).

**Country of birth** — Australia 72.7%

**Ancestry** — English 45.5%, Australian 36.4%

## Language

The most common language used at home is English only at 73%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

**Language used at home** — English only 72.7%

## Religion

The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 36%, ahead of Christianity (0%).

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 36.4%

## Education & Qualifications

There are no schools within 3 km of the area.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Schools within 3 km | 0 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 36.4%

**Highest qualification level** — Advanced diploma / diploma 50.0%

**Field of qualification** — Education 37.5%

## Income

Typical incomes are much higher than in most areas. The typical household and family earn $2,250 a week, which is far above the Tasmanian typical household income of $1,358.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $1,125 | — |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,250 | — |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,250 | — |

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 36.4%

## Health & Disability

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Diabetes at 36%, ahead of Arthritis (0%).

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Diabetes 36.4%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 45.5%, One condition 27.3%

## First Nations

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 0 | — |

## Family & Households

Homes here are slightly larger than usual, with 2.7 people per home, which is a little above the Tasmanian average of 2.4.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.7 | — |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 133.3%, Couples without children 50.0%

**Household size** — 2 people 80.0%

## Housing & Dwellings

The number of people per bedroom is 0.80, which is about the same as the state and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | — |

**Types of homes** — Separate house 100.0%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 100.0%

## Transport & Vehicles

There are no public transport routes, stops, or departures in the area, which is far below the Tasmanian average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |

**How people get to work** — Worked at home 80.0%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 1 vehicle 80.0%

## Jobs & Industry

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 0%, ahead of Mining (0%).

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 80.0%

## Walkability

The area is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1, far below the state average. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk, and only 9.1% of homes are within 15 minutes of a park.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.1 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.1 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 9.1% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 181.8 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 2 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 5.0% | — |

## Nearby areas

[Egg Lagoon](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60182/egg-lagoon) · [Yambacoona](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60770/yambacoona) · [Reekara](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60543/reekara) · [Bungaree](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60083/bungaree) · [Sea Elephant](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60593/sea-elephant) · [Loorana](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60354/loorana) · [Pegarah](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60498/pegarah) · [Currie](https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60142/currie)

Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60754/wickham