Halls Creek (WA)

Halls Creek lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

The population of Halls Creek (WA) was estimated at around 172,072 as of Nov 2025, based on ABS population updates and new addresses validated by AreaSearch. This reflects an increase of 21,448 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 150,624 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,172 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional validated new address since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,915 persons per square kilometer, placing Halls Creek in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate of 14.2% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.9%). Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Considering projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over the period with Halls Creek expected to increase by 18,225 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 19.4% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Halls Creek was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Halls Creek recorded around 455 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 2,276 homes. As of FY-26257 approvals have been registered. On average, 8.1 new residents were associated with each home built between FY-21 and FY-25, suggesting demand outpaces supply, which may put upward pressure on prices and increase competition among buyers. New homes are being constructed at an average value of $1,603,000, indicating developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments.

This year, $471.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Perth, Halls Creek shows 100.0% higher construction activity per person, creating greater choice for buyers. New building activity consists of 47.0% standalone homes and 53.0% attached dwellings, reflecting a trend toward denser development that appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 121.0% houses. With around 498 people per dwelling approval, Halls Creek reflects a highly mature market. Given stable or declining population forecasts, Halls Creek may experience less housing pressure in the future, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

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

Halls Creek has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

No changes can significantly influence a region's performance like modifications to local infrastructure, major undertakings, and planning schemes. AreaSearch has identified zero projects that are predicted to impact this area. Notable projects include Halls Creek to Kununurra Bridges, Network Optimisation Program - Rail, Resources Community Investment Initiative, and Coastal Hazards Adaptation Strategy, with the following list specifying those most pertinent.

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The exceptional employment performance in Halls Creek places it among Australia's strongest labour markets

Halls Creek has an educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 3.8% as of AreaSearch's statistical aggregation for the past year, showing a 3.5% employment growth.

As of June 2025, there were 53,376 residents employed, with an unemployment rate matching Greater Perth's 3.9%. Workforce participation was high at 135.8%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Residents' employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance (1.9 times the regional average), professional & technical services, and accommodation & food. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 0.6% versus the regional average of 0.7%.

The area functions as an employment hub with 1.8 workers per resident, hosting more jobs than residents and attracting external workers. In the year to June 2025, employment increased by 3.5%, labour force by 3.1%, reducing unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Perth's 3.7% employment growth, 3.8% labour force expansion, and 0.1 percentage point unemployment rise. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (Sep-22) project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Halls Creek's industry mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 30, 2022 shows Halls Creek had median taxpayer income of $119,048 and average income of $147,470. These figures place Halls Creek in the top percentile nationally, compared to Greater Perth's median of $58,380 and average of $78,020. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% from July 1, 2022 to September 2025, estimated current incomes are approximately $135,953 (median) and $168,411 (average). From the Census conducted August 2021, individual weekly earnings rank at the 150th percentile nationally ($1,896), while household income ranks at the 110th percentile. Income analysis reveals that 66.0% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (113,567 individuals). Income distribution shows polarization: 44.4% in lower brackets (<$800/week) and 47.8% in higher brackets (>$3,000/week). Housing accounts for 66.6% of income. Strong earnings place residents at the 112th percentile for disposable income. Area's SEIFA income ranking is in the 12th decile.

Halls Creek is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Halls Creek's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 121.0% houses and 79.2% other dwellings. In comparison, Perth metro had 79.3% houses and 20.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Halls Creek was at 45.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 63.4% and rented ones at 91.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,684, higher than Perth metro's average of $2,167. Weekly rent in Halls Creek was recorded at $700, compared to Perth metro's $200. Nationally, Halls Creek's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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Halls Creek demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Halls Creek is notably high, with 73.2% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications compared to the SA4 region's 20.5% and the SA3 area's 23.1%. The majority of these qualifications are Bachelor degrees (49.4%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (17.8%) and graduate diplomas (6%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 63.4% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (23.0%) and certificates (40.4%). Educational participation is high, with 58.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 16.2% in tertiary education, 16.0% in primary education, and 11.2% pursuing secondary education.

The area's educational provision includes Halls Creek District High School and Warlawurru Catholic School, serving a total of 346 students. The area has varied educational conditions, with an ICSEA score of 698, and demonstrates a mix of one primary school and one K-12 school. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs in the area (24.0 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 16.8), indicating that Halls Creek serves as an educational center for the broader region.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Halls Creek has 1,034 active public transport stops. These stops are served by 230 different routes, offering a total of 34,878 weekly passenger trips. The town's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents usually located 352 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 4,982 trips per day across all routes, which equals roughly 33 weekly trips per individual stop.

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 exceptionally high at approximately 113% of the total population (194,372 people), compared to 53.4% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 16.2% and 12.8% of residents respectively, while 147.4% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 79.9% across Greater Perth.

The area has 28.5% of residents aged 65 and over (49,040 people), which is higher than the 7.4% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Halls Creek is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Halls Creek has a diverse population with 60.8% speaking languages other than English at home, as of 2016 Census data. 84.4%, born overseas, reside there. Christianity is the primary religion, comprising 80.0%.

Islam's presence is notably higher at 13.2%, compared to Greater Perth's average of 0.5%. In terms of ancestry, English (47.4%) and Australian (38.2%) groups are significantly higher than regional averages of 19.1% and 19.7%, respectively. The 'Other' category stands at 31.4%, higher than the regional average of 5.8%. Korean (1.4%), Filipino (4.0%), and Indian (6.4%) ethnic groups are overrepresented compared to their respective regional averages of 0.1%, 1.1%, and 0.5%.

Halls Creek's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Halls Creek's median age is 72 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's median age of 37 years and exceeds the national norm of 38 years. The age distribution in Halls Creek closely aligns with the Greater Perth average across all cohorts. The concentration of individuals aged 25-34 years is well above the national average of 14.5%. According to the 2021 Census, the proportion of the population aged 75 to 84 years has grown from 7.6% to 8.8%, while the proportion of those aged 0 to 4 years has declined from 11.6% to 10.6%. Demographic modeling indicates that Halls Creek's age profile will experience significant changes by 2041, with the strongest projected growth in the 85+ cohort, which is expected to increase by approximately 46%, adding around 2,741 residents to reach a total of 3,212. Conversely, both the 85+ and 75 to 84 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.