Overall score
Dampier
35.2/100
Nickol
33.7/100
Dampier vs Nickol, WA Suburb Comparison
Dampier for families and investment; Nickol for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
DampierNickol
Crime rate
Dampier
105.5 / 1k
Nickol
105.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Dampier
20
Nickol
31
Population
Dampier
1,282
Nickol
4,938
Metric leadDampier 4Nickol 62 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Dampier | Nickol |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.2/100 | 33.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 27.3/100 | 17.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 105.5 / 1k | 105.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 0.2/100 | 0.2/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 3 | 2 |
| Walkability | 6.5/100 | 26.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 20 | 31 |
| Green cover | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Population | 1,282 | 4,938 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Dampier is a regional smaller community with local services and a more relaxed pace, and Nickol is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Dampier pulls ahead on public transport access and stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Nickol is the better pick for housing affordability, schools and education options, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Nickol, while Dampier remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.