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Halls Creek WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Halls Creek, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Halls Creek WA is 1,572 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Halls Creek is $452 per week ($23,504 per year). Median rent in Halls Creek is $125 per week ($542 per month). Halls Creek has a median age of 30 years, younger than the national median of 38. Halls Creek has a population density of 35.8 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Halls Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (26% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Halls Creek is $1,780.

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Halls Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Halls Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$452/wk

$23,504 per year

#8630 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$125/wk

$542 per month

#8470 of 14,663

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Median Age

30years

8 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,780/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 1.1 per bedroom

Halls Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.6% (750) Female 52.4% (825)

Population Density

35.8

people per km²

1,572 people · 44.0 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

1.1

Persons per bedroom

$890

Family income/wk

Halls Creek Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Halls Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

76.7% 23 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

23.3% 7 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Halls Creek Country of Birth

Australia

97.9%

England

1.1%

Fiji

0.5%

India

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Halls Creek Religion

No Religion

26.4%

Not stated

19.4%

Catholic

16.4%

Othr Protestnt

14.3%

Pentecostal

12.7%

Uniting Church

6.6%

Christian (other)

2.5%

Anglican

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Halls Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

40.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

36.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.3%

Year 9 or equivalent

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Halls Creek Languages Spoken at Home

Other

49.0%

Australian Indigenous

45.7%

Vietnamese

2.0%

SAL Oth

1.3%

SAL Filipin

1.0%

SAL Tot

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Halls Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

27.6% 259 people

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Employed part-time

5.7% 53 people

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Unemployed

5.4% 51 people

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Not in labour force

61.3% 575 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Halls Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

44.0%

Bachelor Degree

28.2%

Postgraduate Degree

7.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

7.9%

Certificate I/II

6.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Halls Creek Occupation

Professionals

29.4%

Community & Personal Service

21.4%

Managers

16.8%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.3%

Clerical & Administrative

10.5%

Labourers

5.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.8%

Sales Workers

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Halls Creek Field of Study

Education

20.5%

Society & Culture

20.0%

Health

17.7%

Management & Commerce

14.9%

Engineering

11.2%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

4.7%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.7%

Architecture & Building

2.8%

Creative Arts

1.9%

Agriculture & Environment

1.4%

Information Technology

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Halls Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

86.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

11.5%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Halls Creek Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

1.4%

$150-$299/wk

6.0%

$300-$399/wk

4.0%

$400-$499/wk

8.6%

$500-$649/wk

5.4%

$650-$799/wk

7.1%

$800-$999/wk

7.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.4%

$4,000+/wk

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Halls Creek Marital Status

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Married

25.1% 296

↔️

Separated

4.2% 49

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Divorced

5.6% 66

🕊️

Widowed

3.2% 38

👤

Never married

61.9% 728

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Halls Creek Ancestry

Aboriginal Australianralian

65.1%

English

10.8%

Australian

9.3%

Other

4.4%

Irish

3.4%

Scottish

2.6%

Filipino

1.1%

German

0.9%

Italian

0.9%

Indian

0.8%

Chinese

0.5%

French

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Halls Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

40.1%

Secondary — Government

26.1%

Primary — Catholic

18.7%

Pre-school

7.4%

Secondary — Catholic

3.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

3.2%

Vocational Education

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Halls Creek Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.6% 124

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No need for assistance

95.4% 2,564

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Halls Creek Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

7.7% 74

—

Not a volunteer

92.3% 882

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Halls Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

50.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Halls Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

44.5%

Walked only

34.2%

Did not go to work

8.2%

Car (passenger)

7.3%

Other

2.4%

Bus

1.8%

Truck

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Halls Creek Car Ownership

0 vehicles

45.0%

1 vehicle

35.7%

2 vehicles

15.0%

3 vehicles

2.6%

4+ vehicles

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Halls Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

11.2%

2 bedrooms

23.2%

3 bedrooms

46.9%

4 bedrooms

16.0%

5 bedrooms

1.9%

6+ bedrooms

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Halls Creek Population Mobility

15.6%

moved in the last year

30.8%

moved in the last 5 years

12.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

35.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Halls Creek Indigenous Population

80.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

2,230

Indigenous residents

541

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Halls Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes

Mental health

Asthma

Lung condition

Heart disease

Stroke

Kidney disease

Arthritis

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Halls Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.2%

$1-$149/wk

5.0%

$150-$299/wk

25.0%

$300-$399/wk

7.2%

$400-$499/wk

4.5%

$500-$649/wk

1.8%

$650-$799/wk

5.0%

$800-$999/wk

6.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.6%

$3,500+/wk

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Halls Creek Family Structure

One parent — children under 15

37.0%

Couple — children under 15

35.2%

Couple — no children

14.7%

One parent — no children under 15

9.6%

Couple — no children under 15

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Halls Creek Military Service

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Previously served

1.1% 11

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Never served

98.9% 962

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Halls Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

10.0% 96

—

Did not provide

90.0% 862

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Halls Creek Children Ever Born

No children

34.3%

1 child

15.1%

2 children

20.0%

3 children

18.0%

4 children

9.6%

5+ children

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Halls Creek When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Halls Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

24.5%

5–14 hours

19.3%

15–29 hours

6.6%

30+ hours

3.8%

Did not do domestic work

45.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Halls Creek Household Size

1 person

32.6%

2 persons

21.8%

3 persons

15.2%

4 persons

11.0%

5 persons

5.3%

6+ persons

14.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Halls Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,143

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from NT

Moved from overseas

Moved from TAS

Moved from VIC

Moved from SA

Moved from NSW

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Halls Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

69.5%

Step family — no other children

10.5%

Blended family — no other children

9.5%

Step family — other children present

5.3%

Other couple — children only

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Halls Creek Schools

schools nearby

government

662

avg ICSEA score

339

total students

Warlawurru Catholic School Catholic

Primary · PP-6 · 33 students

662

ICSEA

Halls Creek District High School Government

Combined · K-12 · 306 students

661

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Halls Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

10%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,228/wk

Median Rent $125/wk

Rent-to-Income 10.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Halls Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $5,321/month

Median rent $125/wk

Left after rent $1,103/wk

Rent share 10.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Dampier Peninsula

Income: $416/wk Rent: $120/wk Save: $5/wk

Fitzroy Crossing

Income: $486/wk Rent: $100/wk Save: $25/wk

Halls Creek vs State & National Average

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Lancelin

Pop: 786 Income: $733/wk Rent: $253/wk

West Swan

Pop: 786 Income: $707/wk Rent: $350/wk

Burekup

Pop: 788 Income: $918/wk Rent: $298/wk

Stratham

Pop: 793 Income: $864/wk Rent: $420/wk

Mount Sheila

Pop: 794 Income: $2,440/wk Rent: $520/wk

East Carnarvon

Pop: 798 Income: $822/wk Rent: $262/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Halls Creek

What is the population of Halls Creek WA?

The population of Halls Creek WA is 1,572 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 35.8 people per km².Halls Creek is ranked #3,335 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Halls Creek?

The median personal income in Halls Creek WA is $452 per week, or $23,504 per year.The median household income is $1,228 per week.Family income is $890 per week.Halls Creek is ranked #8,630 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Halls Creek?

Median rent in Halls Creek WA is $125 per week ($542 per month).Rent represents 10.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Halls Creek ranks #8,470 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Halls Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Halls Creek WA is $1,780. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Halls Creek?

The median age in Halls Creek WA is 30 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Halls Creek a good suburb to live in?

Halls Creek is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,572.The median income is $452/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50602. All dollar figures in AUD.