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Halls Creek (WA) has an estimated 2,190 residents, up from 1,572 at the 2021 Census — a change of 618 people, or 39.3%. Growth has averaged 4.6% a year over five years, faster than 96% of areas nationally. Natural increase accounts for 61.0% of that increase. Density is about 50 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Analysis of ABS demographic statistics for the surrounding region, combined with residential addresses confirmed by AreaSearch post-Census, suggests the population of the suburb of Halls Creek (WA) is approximately 2,190 in May 2026. This represents a gain of 618 residents (39.3%) compared to the 2021 Census, which recorded 1,572 individuals. The adjustment is calculated from the 2,190 residency estimate computed by AreaSearch following the ABS June 2025 ERP data release and a further 8 validated new addresses post-Census. Consequently, the population density stands at 49 persons per square kilometer, ensuring significant space per inhabitant.
The 39.3% growth rate of the suburb of Halls Creek (WA) since the 2021 census outpaced the national progress of 9.3% and the Rest of WA average, placing it as a primary regional growth driver. Natural increase was the main factor, generating roughly 61.0% of the demographic gains during the latest periods, though interstate and overseas migration also registered positive contributions. Projections developed by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 units released in 2024 using 2022 as a baseline have been adopted by AreaSearch. For SA2 divisions excluded from these figures, and to compute growth beyond 2032, growth rates classified by age group from the 2023 Greater Capital Region ABS projections (based on 2022 numbers) are applied. Factoring in these demographic shifts, the suburb of Halls Creek (WA) is projected to experience population expansion slightly below the median of non-metropolitan Australia, with SA2 projections indicating a gain of 245 persons by 2041, representing an overall rise of 11.2% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential construction in Halls Creek is quiet, with 2 new dwellings sanctioned on an annual basis, totaling 12 dwellings over the five-year period. This limited construction pace reflects the rural profile of the locality, where building is typically prompted by specific local residential requirements instead of general market demand. Because of the small sample size, singular development projects can have a disproportionate impact on annual development metrics and comparative data. Property development activity in Halls Creek is naturally much lower than the Rest of WA average, sitting well below national levels.
All recent construction consisted of detached houses, maintaining the rural character and low density of the locality. Developers are focusing on traditional houses in greater numbers than the existing stock ratio (78.0% at Census) would suggest, pointing to ongoing solid demand for family properties. The presence of 390 people per dwelling approval highlights a highly inactive construction sector. According to the latest quarterly estimates from AreaSearch, Halls Creek is expected to add 245 residents by 2041. If the current pace of dwelling completions persists, the supply of homes may fall short of demographic growth, which could increase buyer competition and support higher home prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Halls Creek (WA)
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 71 current infrastructure and development projects close to Halls Creek (WA), worth an estimated $12.2 billion. 21 are already under construction and 20 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, ports, marinas, fisheries & aquaculture and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning schemes, and major developments are significant drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified no projects likely to influence the immediate area. Key projects of regional relevance include the Halls Creek to Kununurra Bridges, the Network Optimisation Program - Rail, the Resources Community Investment Initiative, and the Coastal Hazards Adaptation Strategy.
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East Kimberley Regional Airport Runway Extension
Stage 2 upgrade extending the runway at East Kimberley Regional Airport (EKRA) in Kununurra from 1,829m to 2,370m and widening it from 30m to 45m to accommodate unrestricted Code 4C aircraft operations (Boeing 737-800 and Airbus A320). Works include taxiway upgrades, new and upgraded aprons, communications infrastructure and lighting upgrades. The project removes current weight and passenger restrictions that limit the Virgin Australia 737-800 Perth service to as few as 146 passengers. Funded jointly by the Commonwealth ($13.5m), State ($2.5m) and Shire ($1.5m) governments.Contractor ACG commenced works on 10 March 2025 with major works targeted for completion by October 2025. Approximately 55 jobs are directly supported during construction.
Kununurra Foreshore Plan
A comprehensive plan to manage and preserve the Lake Kununurra Foreshore, focusing on ecological preservation, cultural heritage, and future development.
Lakeside Park Estate
Premium residential estate located two kilometres south-east of Kununurra town centre, offering a range of residential lots and a grouped housing site. Features short walk to Lake Kununurra and stunning views of Mirima Ranges. Part of population growth strategy targeting 25,000 people by 2041.
Moonamang Road Sealing Project
WA Government $18.3 million commitment to seal remaining 7.5km of Moonamang Road to NT border. Provides year-round all-weather access to Legune Station supporting Project Sea Dragon and regional connectivity.
Kununurra Primary Health Centre
One-stop-shop healthcare hub for East Kimberley community enabling more people to access care closer to home. Part of $54 million East Kimberley Development Package health infrastructure allocation.
Kununurra Town Centre Revitalisation
State Government commitment of $327,500 to develop revitalisation plan for Kununurra Town Centre, modernising key gateway destination into WA and the Kimberley. Partnership between Shire, MG Corporation, East Kimberley Chamber of Commerce and Kimberley Development Commission. Plan aims to make the town centre more welcoming, vibrant and attractive for residents, businesses and visitors, and to lay the foundation for precinct-level improvement of infrastructure and amenities.
Coolibah Estate
Located near the Kununurra town centre, Coolibah Estate is a 124-home residential development situated close to schools, childcare, medical facilities, local shops, and sporting clubs. The estate is designed to provide a diverse range of housing products including single residential, grouped housing, commercial, and mixed-use sites.
Aboriginal Employee Housing Kununurra
A project to deliver six new homes for Aboriginal employees in Kununurra, funded by the State Government's North-West Aboriginal Housing Fund.
684 residents of Halls Creek (WA) are employed, from a labour force of 859. Unemployment sits at 20.4%, with participation at 51.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.8% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 1,771, about 81% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Halls Creek has a qualified workforce with a solid presence in critical service industries, an unemployment rate of 20.4%, and an estimated job growth rate of 11.6% over the prior year, based on aggregated statistical area metrics. By March 2026684 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 16.9% higher than the Regional WA average of 3.5%, while workforce participation stood at 51.5% compared to 65.6% in Regional WA. During the Census, a minor 3.3% of workers operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by Covid-19 restrictions. Workforce employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety.
Health care & social assistance is especially prominent, showing employment concentrations at 2.0 times the regional average. Conversely, mining accounts for only 1.7% of local jobs, compared to the regional benchmark of 11.7%. Census records comparing the local working cohort with the resident population suggest local employment opportunities are limited. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional data indicates that over the 12 months ending March 2026, the count of employed persons grew by 11.6% and the labor force grew by 11.0%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional WA recorded a 0.1% decline in employment, a 0.3% rise in the labor force, and a 0.4 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia issued in May-25 offer additional perspective on future labor requirements in Halls Creek. These five-year and ten-year national projections, mapped against the local industry mix, suggest employment within the area could increase by 6.8% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, based on a simple weighted extrapolation that does not incorporate local demographic forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Halls Creek (WA) is $1,228 a week (about $64,000 a year), with median personal income at $452 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $54,910 a year against an average of $67,696. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated ATO postal area data for financial year 2023 indicates that taxpayers in the suburb of Halls Creek recorded a median income of $54,910 and an average income of $67,696. These figures align closely with national averages and compare to $59,973 (median) and $74,392 (average) across Regional WA. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be roughly $60,912 for the median and $75,095 for the average. Census data from 2021 places household, family, and individual incomes in Halls Creek between the 1st and 15th percentiles nationally.
Roughly 32.6% of the population (713 individuals) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, which is comparable to the regional rate of 31.1%. While residents retain 90.0% of their income due to modest housing expenses, the overall disposable income rank sits at the 21st percentile nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Halls Creek (WA) had 444 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 78% detached houses and 4% apartments. 2% are owned with a mortgage, 92% rented and 6% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $125 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,780 a month. Rent absorbs 10.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 33.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, residential dwellings in Halls Creek consisted of 77.6% houses and 22.4% alternative formats such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and other configurations, compared to 88.5% houses and 11.6% other options in Regional WA. Home ownership was low at 6.1%, with remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (2.0%) or tenants (91.9%). The median monthly mortgage cost in the area was $1,780, exceeding the Regional WA median of $1,560, while the median weekly rent was $125, compared to $265 in Regional WA. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Halls Creek sit below the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are lower than the national figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Halls Creek (WA) counted 444 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 619 today, averaging 2.9 people each. 19% are couples with children, fewer than in 89% of areas nationally, against 15% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.2 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families represent 65.5% of local households, consisting of couples with children (18.7%), couples without children (14.5%), and single parent families (28.3%). The remaining 34.5% are non-family households, which consist of lone persons (33.0%) and group shared dwellings (2.0%). The median household size of 2.9 individuals is larger than the Regional WA average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.8% of adults in Halls Creek (WA) hold a university qualification, including 12.3% with a bachelor degree and 3.3% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 94% of areas nationally. A further 24.4% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 346 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 698 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Local education statistics indicate room for progress, with university graduation rates of 17.8% falling well below the national figure of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 12.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.3% and graduate diplomas at 2.2%. Vocational training is widely held, with 27.9% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (3.5%) and certificate qualifications (24.4%). Enrolment levels are high, with 34.0% of the population currently engaged in formal learning. This student cohort comprises 19.2% in primary schools, 10.5% in secondary schools, and 1.3% enrolled in tertiary institutions.
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84.7% of residents in Halls Creek (WA) report no long-term health condition. 3.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 12.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators are generally positive for Halls Creek residents, with AreaSearch mortality and illness data tracking closely with national averages, showing typical rates of common medical conditions across both younger and older cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is held by approximately 54% of the population (~1,184 people), compared to 56.4% across Regional WA. The primary medical diagnoses among residents were diabetes and asthma, affecting 5.9% and 3.8% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 84.7% of residents reported having no long-term health conditions, compared to 69.3% in Regional WA. Residents aged 65 and older make up 7.5% of the population (164 people), which is lower than the Regional WA benchmark of 19.2%.
Senior health outcomes are strong, ranking higher than the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Halls Creek (WA) is largely Australian-born, at 91.5% of residents, with 28.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian Aboriginal (64.0%) and English (10.6%). 64.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics are similar to regional averages, with citizens making up 84.8% of the population, 91.5% of residents born in Australia, and 71.3% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 66.8% of residents, compared to 44.6% in Regional WA. Regarding parental birthplace and ancestry, the primary groups identified in Halls Creek are Australian Aboriginal at 64.0% of the population (much higher than the regional average of 6.1%), English at 10.6% (lower than the regional average of 31.3%), and Australian at 9.1% (lower than the regional average of 28.4%).
Other ethnic cohorts present include Filipinos at 1.1% of the population (compared to 1.2% in the region), French at 0.4% (compared to 0.4%), and Vietnamese at 0.2% (compared to 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Halls Creek (WA) is 30, younger than 96% of areas nationally. 32.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Halls Creek has a median age of 30, making it younger than Regional WA (median age of 40) and Australia overall (median age of 38). Compared to Regional WA, the area features a higher share of residents aged 25 - 34 (18.8%) and a lower share of individuals aged 65 - 74 (4.7%). Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 17.1% to 18.8% of the population, whereas the 45 to 54 cohort decreased from 12.1% to 11.1%. Demographic projections for 2041 indicate that the 25 to 34 age group will grow by 39%, adding 159 residents to reach 571, while the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 age brackets are expected to decrease.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Halls Creek (WA)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 8 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (1,572 at the 2021 Census → 2,190 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL50602). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.