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Halls Creek (WA) has an estimated 2,185 residents, up from 1,572 at the 2021 Census — a change of 613 people, or 39.0%. Growth has averaged 4.5% 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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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Halls Creek (WA) has an estimated population of approximately 2,185, determined through AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS regional updates and post-Census validated addresses. Compared to the 2021 Census tally of 1,572 people, this represents an expansion of 613 people (39.0%). This population level of 2,185 is deduced from recent ABS ERP data published in June 2025 alongside 4 validated new addresses recorded since the Census date. Consequently, the suburb of Halls Creek (WA) records a population density of 49 persons per square kilometer, ensuring spacious living conditions for inhabitants.
The 39.0% expansion recorded since the 2021 census outstripped the national average (9.5%) as well as Rest of WA, establishing the suburb of Halls Creek (WA) as an outstanding regional growth leader. Natural increase served as the primary demographic driver, accounting for roughly 61.0% of recent population additions, while interstate migration and overseas migration also delivered positive contributions. Population forecasting by AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for SA2 units, which rely on 2022 as their base year. For locations lacking this coverage or extending beyond 2032, AreaSearch integrates age-cohort growth rates drawn from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections (utilizing 2022 data). Looking ahead, the suburb of Halls Creek (WA) is projected to experience population expansion slightly beneath the national regional median, adding 245 persons to 2041 according to combined SA2 projections, representing an overall increase of 11.2% across the 16 years.
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Building approvals in Halls Creek remain subdued, averaging 2 new dwellings annually (amounting to 11 approvals over five years). Such modest construction volumes align with the rural setting, in which development activity responds primarily to targeted local housing requirements instead of broad commercial demand. Because of the limited total volume of approvals, specific single projects can substantially alter yearly figures and comparative benchmarks. Residential construction in Halls Creek is notably lower than in Rest of WA and consistently trails nationwide trends. In addition, recent construction permits consist exclusively of detached residences, matching the spacious, rural lifestyle of the district.
Builders are currently supplying traditional houses at a rate higher than the baseline stock (78.0% at Census), showing sustained interest in standalone dwellings despite broader density trends. With roughly 226 people per dwelling approval, the locality retains substantial capacity for future development. Projections indicate that Halls Creek will add 245 residents through to 2041 based on AreaSearch's latest quarterly calculations. Should building activity remain at current volumes, residential additions could fall short of demographic growth, creating heightened competition among buyers and upward pressure on prices.
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Development applications around Halls Creek (WA)
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AreaSearch tracks 71 current infrastructure and development projects close to Halls Creek (WA), worth an estimated $12.2 billion. 20 are already under construction and 21 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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Infrastructure upgrades, major works, and strategic planning exert a vital influence on local community development. Currently, AreaSearch has identified no major projects likely to affect the locality. Notable broader programs include the Halls Creek to Kununurra Bridges, Network Optimisation Program - Rail, Resources Community Investment Initiative, and Coastal Hazards Adaptation Strategy, with detailed priority listings provided below.
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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.
Weaber Plain Light Industrial Estate
Development of a light industrial estate providing fully serviced lots to expand the existing industrial precinct in Kununurra. The estate supports local industry and agricultural operations within the Ord River Irrigation Area with underground power, water, and sewer connections.
Lakeside Park Estate
Lakeside Park is a residential land release developed by DevelopmentWA located approximately two kilometres south-east of Kununurra town centre. The estate delivers fully serviced single residential homesites and grouped housing lots close to Lake Kununurra and the Mirima National Park ranges. Civil works and staged releases form part of the regional growth strategy to support expansion across the East Kimberley.
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.
693 residents of Halls Creek (WA) are employed, from a labour force of 861. Unemployment sits at 19.5%, with participation at 51.6%. 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 1,765, 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 possesses a skilled workforce, with essential services sectors well represented, an unemployment rate of 19.5%, and 11.6% in estimated employment growth over the past year, based on AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 693 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 16.0% above Regional WA's rate of 3.5%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation lags significantly (51.6% compared to Regional WA's 65.4%). Based on Census responses, a low 3.3% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.
Key industries supporting local workers include health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. Specialization is particularly pronounced in health care & social assistance, which commands a workforce share 2.0 times the broader regional benchmark. Conversely, mining accounts for only 1.7% of resident jobs, well below the 11.7% observed across Regional WA. Comparing Census figures for resident workers against locally based jobs suggests constrained local employment capacity within the area itself. According to AreaSearch analysis of combined ABS and SALM statistical data, the 12 months to March 2026 saw employment climb by 11.6% and the local labour force expand by 11.0%, bringing about a 0.5 percentage point drop in the unemployment rate. Conversely, Regional WA recorded an employment decline of 0.1%, a labour force expansion of 0.3%, and a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. Looking to broader trajectories, Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 provide context for future workforce requirements in Halls Creek over five and ten-year horizons. Across Australia, workforce growth is projected at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with distinct variations across different sectors. Extrapolating these industry trends against the local employment profile indicates potential employment gains of 6.8% over five years and 14.4% over ten years in Halls Creek (this baseline weighting serves illustrative purposes and excludes local demographic projections).
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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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According to postcode-level ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, Halls Creek taxpayers recorded a median income of $54,910 and an average income of $67,696. These earnings align with nationwide benchmarks, compared with a median of $59,973 and an average of $74,392 in Regional WA. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.93% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 reach approximately $60,912 for the median and $75,095 for the average. Census metrics place local household, family, and personal earnings within the 1st to 15th percentiles across Australia.
Among income cohorts, the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest, comprising 32.6% of residents (712 people), mirroring the 31.1% share across the surrounding region. Although 90.0% of earnings are retained after housing outlays, overall disposable income 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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Census data on residential property types in Halls Creek indicates that separate houses made up 77.6% of all dwellings, while 22.4% were classified as other dwellings (including semi-detached units, apartments, and alternative structures), compared to 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings across Regional WA. Rates of outright home ownership reached 6.1%, trailing Regional WA, while 2.0% of homes were mortgaged and 91.9% were rented. Typical monthly mortgage payments stood at $1,780, exceeding the Regional WA benchmark of $1,560, whereas median weekly rents were $125 compared to $265 in Regional WA.
On a national level, mortgage commitments in Halls Creek fall below the Australian median of $1,863, and local rental costs sit well below the nationwide figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Halls Creek (WA) counted 444 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 617 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 constitute 65.5% of local households, consisting of 28.3% single parent families, 18.7% couples with children, and 14.5% couples without children. The remaining 34.5% consists of non-family living arrangements, primarily lone person households at 33.0% along with group households representing 2.0%. The typical household size in the area is 2.9 people, exceeding the 2.5 average seen across Regional WA.
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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Attainment of higher education presents clear challenges locally, as only 17.8% of residents hold university degrees compared to the 30.4% national standard. Among degree holders, bachelor degrees represent 12.3%, postgraduate degrees account for 3.3%, and graduate diplomas comprise 2.2%. Vocational education is widespread, with 27.9% of the population aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications, split between certificates (24.4%) and advanced diplomas (3.5%). Formal study participation is strong in the community, with 34.0% of locals enrolled in educational institutions. This student cohort comprises 19.2% in primary schooling, 10.5% in secondary education, and 1.3% enrolled in tertiary programs.
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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 metrics for Halls Creek are broadly encouraging, with AreaSearch evaluations of mortality and medical diagnoses showing conditions consistent with national standards across both younger and older residents. Furthermore, private health insurance coverage is solid, encompassing approximately 54% of the population (~1,181 people), compared to 56.4% across Regional WA. Diabetes and asthma represent the most widespread chronic conditions in the locality, affecting 5.9 and 3.8% of inhabitants, respectively, while 84.7% of the population reported no chronic ailments, outperforming the 69.3% benchmark across Regional WA. Senior residents aged 65 and over comprise 7.7% of the population (168 people), below the 19.1% share in Regional WA, with older residents recording exceptionally high health rankings relative to national figures.
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 demographics in Halls Creek largely reflect regional patterns, with Australian citizens comprising 84.8% of the population, 91.5% born in Australia, and 71.3% speaking solely English in their households. Christianity is the predominant faith, practiced by 66.8% of Halls Creek residents compared to 44.6% across Regional WA. Looking at parental heritage, the most prevalent ancestral backgrounds in Halls Creek are Australian Aboriginal at 64.0% (substantially exceeding the 6.1% regional figure), English at 10.6% (below the regional benchmark of 31.3%), and Australian at 9.1% (trailing the 28.4% regional average). Other backgrounds show distinct local variations: Filipino background accounts for 1.1% in Halls Creek (against 1.2% regionally), French represents 0.4% (against 0.4%), and Vietnamese represents 0.2% (against 0.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Halls Creek (WA) is 30, younger than 96% of areas nationally. 33.3% 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 displays a pronounced concentration of young family demographics. Based on August 2026 estimates, younger residents and children (0 - 24) comprise 38.1% of the population versus 29.1% in Regional WA, whereas seniors (65+) make up 7.7% compared to 19.1% regionally. As at August 2026, the estimated median age remains 30, matching the 2021 Census figure and sitting 10 years younger than the Regional WA Census figure of 40, as well as below the national median of 38 at that Census. Young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) have risen from 31.7% at the Census to an estimated 34.0%.
Through to 2041, the 25 - 44 age cohort is projected to generate the largest gain, expanding by 198 residents (27%) to 941, while the 0 - 24 cohort is forecast to decline.
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 Sep 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) | Aug 2026 last month 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 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 6 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) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 4 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,572 at the 2021 Census → 2,185 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 Aug 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.