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 approximately 4,252 as of February 2026, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure represents an increase of 649 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,603. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,236 in June 2024 and seven validated new addresses added since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of approximately 0 persons per square kilometer. Halls Creek's 18.0% population growth between 2021 and February 2026 exceeded both the national average (9.9%) and the Rest of WA region, indicating significant growth. Natural growth contributed about 60.7% to overall population gains during recent periods, with overseas migration and interstate migration also being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are used to estimate post-2032 growth and overall growth across all areas. Based on latest annual ERP population numbers, Halls Creek is expected to increase by approximately 447 persons to reach a total of around 4,699 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of about 10.1% over the 17-year period.

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 over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, with a total of 25 homes approved. No dwellings have been approved in FY-26 so far. An average of 16.8 people moved to the area per year for each dwelling built during these years, indicating substantial demand outstripping supply, which typically leads to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $488,000, suggesting developers focus on premium market segments with high-end developments. In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $377,000, 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 typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties, though recent periods have seen increased development activity. However, this activity remains lower than national levels, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints.

Recent construction comprises 75.0% standalone homes and 25.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 1189 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. Future projections estimate Halls Creek will add 431 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Halls Creek has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 33rdth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified three projects likely impacting the 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 of most relevance.

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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 white and blue collar jobs, well-represented essential services sectors, and an unemployment rate of 27.1% as of September 2025. The unemployment rate is 23.8 percentage points higher than the Rest of WA's rate of 3.3%. Workforce participation in Halls Creek stands at 42.4%, significantly lower than the Rest of WA's 67.2%.

According to Census responses, only 3.5% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries are education & training, health care & social assistance, and public administration & safety. The area specializes in education & training with an employment share 2.9 times the regional level, while mining employs just 4.4%, 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%, raising the unemployment rate by 3.0 percentage points.

In contrast, Rest of WA saw employment growth of 1.4% and labour force growth of 1.2%, with a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, for May-25 over five and ten-year periods, suggest Halls Creek's local employment should increase by 6.4% and 13.6% respectively, based on simple weighting extrapolations of industry-specific projections.

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 2023 shows that income in Halls Creek SA2 is below the national average. The median income is $46,819 and the average income is $57,378. In contrast, Rest of WA has a median income of $59,973 and an average income of $74,392. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Halls Creek are approximately $51,323 (median) and $62,898 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Halls Creek all fall between the 1st and 7th percentiles nationally. Income brackets show that the $800 - $1,499 earnings band captures 29.4% of the community (1,250 individuals), differing from patterns across the broader area where the $1,500 - $2,999 band dominates 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 dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 83.8% houses and 16.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Non-Metro WA's 88.5% houses and 11.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Halls Creek stood at 8.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 1.5% and rented ones at 90.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,600, higher than Non-Metro WA's average of $1,560. Median weekly rent in Halls Creek was $90, lower than Non-Metro WA's figure of $265. Nationally, Halls Creek's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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%. The median household size is 3.3 people, which is larger than the Rest of WA average of 2.5.

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 prevalent, with 28.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including 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.

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Halls Creek's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Halls Creek's health metrics closely align with national benchmarks. AreaSearch assessed mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence as fairly standard across both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover is very low at approximately 48% of the total population (~2,023 people), compared to 56.4% in Rest of WA and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are diabetes (6.5%) and asthma (4.2%). 82.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.3% in Rest of WA. There are 6.5% of residents aged 65 and over (274 people), lower than the 19.2% in Rest of WA. Health outcomes among seniors rank particularly strong nationally, even higher than 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 exhibited above-average cultural diversity, 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, accounting for 73.4%, compared to 44.6% across Rest of WA. The top three ancestry groups were Australian Aboriginal (73.0%), English (8.3%), and Australian (6.4%).

These figures differed significantly from regional averages: Australian Aboriginal was substantially higher at 73.0% vs. 6.1%, while English and Australian were notably lower at 8.3% vs. 31.3% and 6.4% vs. 28.4%, 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 younger than the Rest of WA average of 40 and lower than the national average of 38. Compared to Rest of WA, Halls Creek has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (19.6%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (3.9%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is above the national average of 14.4%. According to post-2021 Census data, the percentage of residents aged 25-34 has grown from 17.0% to 19.6%, while the percentage of those aged 15-24 has declined from 18.1% to 16.6%. The percentage of residents aged 45-54 has also decreased, from 11.8% to 10.6%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Halls Creek's age profile will change significantly. The number of residents aged 25-34 is projected to grow by 39%, adding 321 residents to reach a total of 1,155. Conversely, the number of residents aged 15-24 is expected to fall by 159.