Halls Creek, WA: suburb profile

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 36 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Halls Creek is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (25.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Australian Indigenous Languages. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Halls Creek is $1,780.

Population
1,572
Census 2021
Median income
$452/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$125/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
30years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Halls Creek vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Halls Creek is $452 a week, 44% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 685th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $125 a week, $195 less than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 10.2% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 30, 11 years younger than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureHalls CreekTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$452/wk$806/wk −44%$766/wk
Household income$1,228/wk$1,722/wk −29%$1,637/wk
Rent$125/wk$320/wk −61%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,780/mo$1,759/mo +1%$1,733/mo
Median age3041 −11 yrs42
Rent share of household income10.2%18.6% −8.5 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Halls Creek, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Halls Creek Population

1,572 residents at the 2021 Census.

Halls Creek Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$452/wk
$23,504 per year
Ranked 8,630 of 14,663
Median Rent
$125/wk
$542 per month
Ranked 8,470 of 14,663
Median Age
30years
8 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,780/mo
Avg household size: 2.9 · 1.1 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Halls Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

10% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: 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.

Median rent in Halls Creek against your income

About $5,321 a month
Median rent $125/wk
Left after rent $1,103/wk
Rent share 10.2%

Halls Creek Schools

2
schools nearby
1
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: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Halls Creek Map

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Halls Creek, Western Australia: 18.2252°S, 127.6726°E

Halls Creek Schools (2)

People in Halls Creek

Demographics

Gender Split

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

Population Density

36
people per km²
1,572 people · 44.0 km²

Households

2.9
Avg household size
1.1
Persons per bedroom
$890
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
1.4%
England
1.0%
Philippines
0.7%
Fiji
0.5%
Ireland
0.4%
India
0.3%
Sri Lanka
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Australian Indigenous Languages
20.0%
Southeast Asian Austronesian languages: Other
0.4%
Filipino
0.3%
Mandarin
0.3%
German
0.2%
Sinhalese
0.2%
Polish
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian Aboriginal
67.2%
English
11.1%
Australian
9.6%
Irish
3.5%
Scottish
2.7%
Filipino
1.1%
German
0.9%
Italian
0.9%
Indian
0.8%
Chinese
0.5%
French
0.4%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
25.3%
Not stated
18.6%
Catholic
15.8%
Othr Protestnt
13.7%
Pentecostal
12.2%
Uniting Church
6.4%
Christian (other)
2.4%
Anglican
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

70.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
25.1% 296
Separated
4.2% 49
Divorced
5.6% 66
Widowed
3.2% 38
Never married
61.9% 728

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

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

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

Homes in Halls Creek

Housing Tenure

Of the 444 occupied private dwellings in Halls Creek at the 2021 Census, 73.0% were rented, 5.2% owned outright and 1.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
13.5% 60 dwellings
Owned outright
5.2% 23 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
1.6% 7 dwellings
Rented
73.0% 324 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
8.1% 36 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

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

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

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

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

Work, income and education in Halls Creek

Employment

Employed full-time
27.6% 259 people
Employed part-time
5.7% 53 people
Unemployed
5.4% 51 people
Not in labour force
61.3% 575 people

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

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

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

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

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

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%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

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

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

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
81.8%
Has need for assistance
3.8%
Need for assistance not stated
14.3%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Diabetes
31
Mental health
29
Asthma
17
Lung condition
12
Heart disease
11
Stroke
9
Kidney disease
6
Arthritis
5
Dementia
4

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
10.0% 96
Did not provide
90.0% 862

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
7.7% 74
Not a volunteer
92.3% 882

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
1.1% 11
Never served
98.9% 962

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

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

When Migrants Arrived

1961: 1970
3
1971: 1980
9
1981: 1990
10
1991: 2000
14
2001: 2010
21
2011: 2015
24
2016
9
2017
3
2018
11
2019
12
2021
5

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

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

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,143
Moved from WA
99
Moved: same area (SA2)
57
Moved from QLD
17
Moved from NT
10
Moved from overseas
8
Moved from TAS
6
Moved from VIC
5
Moved from SA
3
Moved from NSW
3

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

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

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

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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 36 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 typical WA suburb ($806/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.