Halls Creek

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 was around 4,249 as of Nov 2025. This showed an increase of 646 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,603. The change was inferred from ABS estimates of 4,236 in June 2024 and two validated new addresses added since the Census date. This resulted in a population density ratio of 0.00 persons per square kilometer. Halls Creek's growth of 17.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%. Natural growth contributed approximately 60.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 estimates, AreaSearch used growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population dynamics suggest an increase just below the median of Australia's non-metropolitan areas. The area is expected to increase by 447 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 10.2% over the 17 years.

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 per year over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with a total of 25 homes approved during this period. No dwellings have been approved so far in FY26. On average, 16.8 people moved to the area each year for every dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating that supply is significantly lagging behind demand, which typically leads to increased buyer competition and pricing pressures.

The average construction value of new properties was $488,000, suggesting a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In comparison, commercial approvals totalled $377,000 in FY26, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to the rest of WA, Halls Creek has significantly less development activity, 56.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new dwellings usually strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Recent construction comprised 75.0% standalone homes and 25.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's low-density nature with an emphasis on detached housing that attracts space-seeking buyers.

The estimated population count per dwelling approval is 1189 people, reflecting its quiet, low-activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Halls Creek is projected to add 434 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Halls Creek has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 30thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects expected to impact the area: Halls Creek to Kununurra Bridges, East Kimberley Clean Energy Project, Gibb River Road Upgrades, and Northern Territory Freight Rail And Logistics Capacity Improvements.

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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 balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Essential services sectors are well represented, and the unemployment rate is 27.1%.

As of September 2025995 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 23.8% higher than Rest of WA's rate of 3.3%. Workforce participation in Halls Creek lags significantly at 38.5%, compared to Rest of WA's 59.4%. Leading employment industries among residents include education & training, health care & social assistance, and public administration & safety. The area specializes particularly in education & training, with an employment share 2.9 times the regional level.

Mining employs only 4.4% of local workers, below Rest of WA's 11.7%. Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels increased by 0.8%, but employment declined by 3.1%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 3.0 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of WA experienced employment growth of 1.4% and labour force growth of 1.2%, with a drop in unemployment rate of 0.2 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that while national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Halls Creek's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.6% over ten years.

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 income in Halls Creek SA2 is 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 would be approximately $50,222 (median) and $61,916 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, 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 and $1,499 (1,249 individuals), differing from patterns across the broader area where earnings between $1,500 and $2,999 dominate with 31.1%. Housing costs are modest, with 92.1% of income retained, but 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 dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, comprised 83.8% houses and 16.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro WA had 79.3% houses and 20.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Halls Creek was at 8.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 1.5% and rented ones at 90.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,600, lower than Non-Metro WA's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent in Halls Creek was $90, compared to Non-Metro WA's $200. Nationally, Halls Creek's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,600 versus 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 comprise the remaining 29.4%, with lone person households at 27.0% and group households making up 2.1% of the total. The median household size is 3.3 people, 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 Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are held by 28.7% of residents aged 15+, including advanced diplomas (3.8%) and certificates (24.9%). Educational participation is high, with 33.0% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 18.1% in primary education, 9.4% in secondary education, and 1.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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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%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are diabetes and asthma, affecting 6.5 and 4.2% of residents respectively, while 82.8% report being completely free from 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 matching the health profile of the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Halls Creek 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 Creek's cultural diversity was above average with 5.7% of its population born overseas and 54.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Halls Creek at 73.4%, higher than the Rest of WA's 48.7%. The top three ancestry groups were Australian Aboriginal at 73.0%, substantially higher than the regional average of 33.7%, English at 8.3%, notably lower than the regional average of 19.1%, and Australian at 6.4%, also notably lower than the regional average of 19.7%.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Halls Creek are Australian Aboriginal, comprising 73.0% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 33.7%, English, comprising 8.3% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 19.1%, and Australian, comprising 6.4% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 19.7%.

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 younger than the Rest of WA average of 40 years and significantly lower than the national average of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of WA, Halls Creek has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (17.4%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (3.9%). According to post-2021 Census data, the population aged 25 to 34 has increased from 17.0% to 18.9%, while the population aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 11.8% to 10.9%. Demographic modeling suggests that Halls Creek's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the strongest projected growth in the 25 to 34 cohort (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.