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

Halls Creek's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 4,249, reflecting a growth of 646 people since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 3,603 in Halls Creek. This increase equates to a 17.9% rise from the Census figure. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,236 as of June 2024 and an additional 2 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of approximately 0 persons per square kilometer, indicating ample space per person. Halls Creek's growth rate of 17.9% since the 2021 census exceeds the national average of 8.9%.

AreaSearch projects that Halls Creek will increase by 447 persons to reach a population of approximately 4,696 by 2041, reflecting a total increase of about 10.2% over the 17-year period. This projected growth is just below the median for Australia's non-metropolitan areas. The projections are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and for areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, using 2022 as the base year. The primary driver of population growth has been natural growth, contributing approximately 60.7% of overall population gains during recent periods. However, all drivers including overseas migration and interstate migration have been positive factors.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Halls Creek recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Halls Creek averaged approximately five new dwelling approvals annually between FY21 and FY25, with a total of 25 homes approved during this period. No dwellings have been approved in FY26 to date. On average, 16.8 people moved to the area each year for every dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating significant demand outstripping supply, which typically leads to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

The average expected construction cost of new properties was $488,000, suggesting a focus on premium market developments. In FY26, commercial approvals totalled $377,000, reflecting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the Rest of WA, Halls Creek has notably less development activity, 56.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new dwellings often strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Recent construction comprises 75.0% standalone homes and 25.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The estimated population count per dwelling approval is 1189 people, reflecting a quiet, low-activity development environment. Future projections indicate Halls Creek adding 434 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Halls Creek 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 three projects likely affecting this region: Halls Creek to Kununurra Bridges, East Kimberley Clean Energy Project, Gibb River Road Upgrades, and Northern Territory Freight Rail And Logistics Capacity Improvements. The following details those most relevant.

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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 diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, with essential services well represented. The unemployment rate as of June 2025 is 26.0%.

There are 980 residents employed, which is 22.8% higher than the Rest of WA's rate of 3.2%. Workforce participation in Halls Creek is significantly lower at 38.5%, compared to Rest of WA's 59.4%. The leading employment industries among residents are education & training, health care & social assistance, and public administration & safety. Education & training has a particularly high share of employment, at 2.9 times the regional level.

Mining employs only 4.4% of local workers, below Rest of WA's 11.7%. Over the year to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.4%, and employment declined by 4.2%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.4 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of WA saw employment growth of 1.1% and labour force growth of 0.5%, with a drop in unemployment rate by 0.6 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but local growth rates may differ based on industry-specific projections applied to Halls Creek's employment mix.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Halls Creek has an income below the national average. The median income is $43,977 and the average income stands at $54,217. This contrasts with Rest of WA's figures where the median income is $57,323 and the average income is $71,163. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 14.2% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Halls Creek would be approximately $50,222 (median) and $61,916 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Halls Creek all fall between the 1st and 7th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate that 29.4% of the community earns between $800 - $1,499 (1,249 individuals), differing from patterns across the broader area where earnings between $1,500 - $2,999 dominate with 31.1%. Housing costs are modest, with 92.1% of income retained. However, total disposable income ranks at just the 14th percentile nationally.

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

Halls Creek's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 83.8% houses and 16.2% other types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other'). Non-Metro WA had 79.3% houses and 20.7% others. Home ownership in Halls Creek was 8.3%, with mortgages at 1.5% and rentals at 90.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,600, below Non-Metro WA's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in Halls Creek was $90, compared to Non-Metro WA's $200. Nationally, Halls Creek's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,600 against Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Halls Creek has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 70.6% of all households, including 27.8% couples with children, 12.8% couples without children, and 25.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 29.4%, with lone person households at 27.0% and group households comprising 2.1% of the total. The median household size is 3.3 people, which is 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 12.3%, 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 8.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 28.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (3.8%) and certificates (24.9%).

Educational participation is high, with 33.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 18.1% in primary education, 9.4% in secondary education, and 1.0% pursuing tertiary education. A total of 9 schools operate within Halls Creek, educating approximately 619 students. The educational mix includes 2 primary schools and 7 K-12 schools.

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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 very low at approximately 47% of the total population (around 2,005 people), compared to 53.4% across the rest of WA and a national average of 55.3%. Diabetes and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 6.5% and 4.2% of residents respectively, while 82.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 79.9% across the rest of WA.

The area has 6.3% of residents aged 65 and over (266 people), which is lower than the 7.4% in the rest of WA. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Halls Creek was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Halls Creek has a cultural diversity index above the average, with 5.7% of its residents born overseas and 54.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Halls Creek, accounting for 73.4% of the population, compared to 48.7% across the rest of WA. The top three ancestry groups in Halls Creek are Australian Aboriginal (73.0%), English (8.3%), and Australian (6.4%).

These figures differ significantly from regional averages: Australian Aboriginal is substantially higher (73.0% vs. 33.7%), while English and Australian are notably lower (8.3% vs. 19.1%, and 6.4% vs. 19.7% respectively).

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

Halls Creek's median age is 29 years, which is significantly younger than the Rest of WA average of 40 years and also lower than the national average of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of WA, Halls Creek has a higher percentage of residents aged 15-24 (17.4%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (3.9%). According to post-2021 Census data, the age group of 25 to 34 has grown from 17.0% to 18.9% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 11.8% to 10.9%. Demographic modeling suggests that Halls Creek's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 age group is projected to grow strongly at a rate of 44%, adding 351 residents to reach a total of 1,155. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 5 to 14 and 15 to 24 age groups.