Halls Head

Halls Head has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Halls Head's population is estimated at around 16,109 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,635 people (11.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 14,474 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 16,029 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 37 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,535 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Halls Head's 11.3% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (9.9%), marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 49.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth across all areas post-2032, 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 these projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for the suburb of Halls Head. It is expected to grow by 2,077 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 11.8% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Halls Head among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Halls Head averaged around 93 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 465 homes. So far in FY-26, 20 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 2.9 new residents per year was gained for each dwelling built, indicating healthy demand which should support property values.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $506,000, suggesting developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments. This financial year has seen $4.3 million in commercial approvals registered, indicating limited commercial development focus. Compared to Greater Perth, Halls Head shows approximately half the construction activity per person and places among the 60th percentile of areas assessed nationally.

New building activity comprises 81.0% standalone homes and 19.0% townhouses or apartments, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. At around 250 people per approval, Halls Head reflects a transitioning market. Population forecasts indicate Halls Head will gain 1,894 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Halls Head has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 34thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones include Seaside Estate, Madora Bay - Stage 11 & 12, Waardong Court Multiple Dwellings, Southern Beaches Coastal Hazard Risk Management and Adaptation Plan (CHRMAP), and Sutton Farm Mixed-Use Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Halls Head performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Halls Head has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.1% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 9.4%.

There are 8,045 residents currently employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.9%, which is below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Halls Head lags behind Greater Perth, at 59.7% compared to 71.6%. According to Census responses, only 8.1% of residents work from home. Key industries for employment are health care & social assistance, mining, and retail trade.

Mining has a particularly high employment share in the area, at 1.7 times the regional level. Professional & technical services employ just 4.1% of local workers, below Greater Perth's 8.2%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the ratio of working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 9.4%, while the labour force grew by 9.3%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable at around 1.9%. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.9% and the labour force grow by 3.0%, with a marginal increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Halls Head's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only and does not account for localized population projections.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Halls Head had a median income among taxpayers of $61,453. The average income stood at $86,658 in this period. Nationally, these figures are extremely high compared to the median and average incomes of $60,748 and $80,248 respectively across Greater Perth. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% from financial year ended June 2023 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $67,365 for median income and $94,994 for average income as of September 2025. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Halls Head rank modestly, between the 37th and 46th percentiles. Income distribution data indicates that the predominant cohort spans 28.8% of locals (4,639 people) with incomes in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the broader area where this cohort represents 32.0%. After housing costs, 85.8% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Halls Head, as per the latest Census, consisted of 89.6% houses and 10.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Perth metro's 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Halls Head was higher than Perth metro at 37.5%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (41.8%) or rented (20.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,733, lower than Perth metro's average of $1,907. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $350, matching Perth metro's figure. Nationally, Halls Head's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Halls Head has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 76.9 percent of all households, including 30.5 percent couples with children, 33.8 percent couples without children, and 11.8 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 23.1 percent, with lone person households at 21.1 percent and group households comprising 2.1 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Perth average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Halls Head fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 17.8%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.2%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 42.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 12.2% and certificates at 30.3%. Educational participation is high, with 28.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 9.7% in primary, 9.1% in secondary, and 3.7% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 28.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.7% in primary education, 9.1% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Halls Head has 88 active public transport stops operating within its boundaries, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by five individual routes that collectively provide 660 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 213 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. The car remains the dominant mode of transportation at 84%, with 6% using the train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 8.1% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 94 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately seven weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Halls Head is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Halls Head demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts show low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 62% of the total population (9,923 people), compared to 59.0% across Greater Perth and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 9.1% and 7.4% of residents respectively, while 68.4% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 71.9% across Greater Perth. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 27.5% of residents aged 65 and over (4,429 people), which is higher than the 16.3% in Greater Perth. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Halls Head 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 Head had a higher than average cultural diversity, with 6.5% speaking a language other than English at home and 29.7% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Halls Head, comprising 48.0%, compared to 45.0% across Greater Perth. The top three ancestry groups were English (36.9%), Australian (24.9%), and Scottish (8.0%).

Notably, Welsh (1.1%) South African (1.1%) and New Zealand (1.1%) ethnicities had higher representation in Halls Head compared to regional averages of 0.7%, 1.0% and 0.8% respectively.

Halls Head hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Halls Head is 45 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Perth, Halls Head has a higher proportion of residents aged 75-84 (10.4%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (8.0%). According to the 2021 Census, the percentage of residents aged 75 to 84 increased from 7.2% to 10.4%, while those aged 85 and above increased from 2.2% to 3.8%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 5 to 14 decreased from 12.7% to 11.4%, and the proportion of residents aged 45 to 54 dropped from 13.6% to 12.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Halls Head's age structure. The number of residents aged 75 to 84 is projected to grow by 52%, reaching 2,545 from 1,675. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 83% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both residents aged 15-24 and those aged 0-4 are projected to decrease in number.