Halls Creek (WA)

Population growth drivers in Halls Creek are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, Halls Creek (WA) statistical area's population is estimated at around 2,166 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 594 people (37.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,572 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,160, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 1 validated new address since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 49 persons per square kilometer. Halls Creek's 37.8% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.7%), along with the non-metro area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 61.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and interstate migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth across all areas in the years post-2032, AreaSearch is utilising the growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of Australia's regional areas is expected, with the area expected to increase by 229 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting recording a decrease of 3.6% in total over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Halls Creek when compared nationally

Halls Creek has seen minimal construction activity with three new dwellings approved annually over the past five years. This totals fifteen dwellings since 2017. The low development levels reflect the rural nature of the area, where housing needs are typically local-specific rather than market-driven.

Note that the small sample size can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics. Compared to Rest of WA and national averages, Halls Creek has much lower development activity. New building activity consists of 75% detached houses and 25% townhouses or apartments, favoring family homes suited for rural lifestyle seekers. The location has approximately 263 people per dwelling approval, indicating room for growth.

Given stable or declining population forecasts, Halls Creek may experience less housing pressure, creating favorable conditions for buyers.

Halls Creek has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 15thth percentile nationally

No changes can significantly affect a region's performance like modifications to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. Zero projects have been identified by AreaSearch that could potentially impact this area. Notable projects comprise Halls Creek to Kununurra Bridges, Network Optimisation Program - Rail, Resources Community Investment Initiative, and Coastal Hazards Adaptation Strategy, with the following list highlighting those most pertinent.

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Employment conditions in Halls Creek face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Halls Creek has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 20.7%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

This rate is 17.5% higher than Rest of WA's rate of 3.3%. Workforce participation in Halls Creek lags significantly at 35.2%, compared to Rest of WA's 59.4%. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. The area shows strong specialization in health care & social assistance, with an employment share of 2.0 times the regional level.

Mining employs only 1.7% of local workers, below Rest of WA's 11.7%. The area offers limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. In the 12-month period ending September 2025, labour force increased by 3.1%, while employment declined by 0.8%, resulting in a rise in unemployment rate by 3.0 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of WA, where employment grew by 1.4% and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment should expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Halls Creek's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 30, 2023 shows that median income in Halls Creek is $54,910 and average income is $67,696. This compares to Rest of WA's median income of $59,973 and average income of $74,392. Using Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since June 2023, estimated median income as of September 2025 is approximately $60,192 and estimated average income is $74,208. Census data from 2021 shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Halls Creek fall between the 1st and 15th percentiles nationally. The earnings profile indicates that 32.6% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, aligning with metropolitan regions where this cohort represents 31.1%. Housing costs are modest, with 90.0% of income retained, but total disposable income ranks at the 21st percentile nationally.

Halls Creek is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Halls Creek, as per the latest Census, consisted of 77.6% houses and 22.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro WA's figures of 79.3% houses and 20.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Halls Creek stood at 6.1%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (2.0%) or rented (91.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,780, below Non-Metro WA's average of $2,167. Weekly rent in Halls Creek was recorded at $125, compared to Non-Metro WA's $200. Nationally, Halls Creek's median mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Halls Creek features high concentrations of lone person households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 65.5% of all households, including 18.7% couples with children, 14.5% couples without children, and 28.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 34.5%, with lone person households at 33.0% and group households comprising 2.0%. The median household size is 2.9 people, larger than the Rest of WA average of 2.8.

Halls Creek faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 17.8%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 27.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (3.5%) and certificates (24.4%).

Educational participation is high, with 34.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 19.2% in primary education, 10.5% in secondary education, and 1.3% pursuing tertiary education.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Halls Creek's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Halls Creek, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 54% of the total population (around 1,171 people). Diabetes and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 5.9 and 3.8% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 84.7%, report being completely free of medical ailments compared to 79.9% across the rest of WA. The area has a population with 7.6% aged 65 and over (164 people), and health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, largely in line with the general population's health profile.

In terms of cultural diversity, Halls Creek records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Halls Creek's population showed cultural diversity similar to the broader region, with 84.8% being citizens, 91.5% born in Australia, and 71.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Halls Creek, comprising 66.8%, compared to 48.7% across Rest of WA. The top three ancestry groups were Australian Aboriginal (64.0%), English (10.6%), and Australian (9.1%).

These figures differ from regional averages: Australian Aboriginal was substantially higher, while English and Australian were notably lower. Other ethnic groups showed notable divergences: Filipino was overrepresented at 1.1% in Halls Creek versus the regional average of 1.1%, French at 0.4% compared to 0.5%, and Vietnamese at 0.2% against 0.1%.

Halls Creek hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Halls Creek has a median age of 30, which is younger than Rest of WA's figure of 40 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Rest of WA, Halls Creek has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (18.8%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (4.6%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the 25 to 34 age group has increased from 17.1% to 18.8%, while the 0 to 4 age cohort has decreased from 8.6% to 7.6%. By 2041, population forecasts suggest significant demographic shifts in Halls Creek. The 25 to 34 age group is projected to grow by 24%, adding 95 residents to reach a total of 503. Meanwhile, both the 35 to 44 and 55 to 64 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.