Full-time 17.1%Part-time 3.2%Unemployed 3.5%Not in labour 76.2%
Dwelling Types
Halls Creek
House 75.9%Semi-detached 12.8%Flat/Unit 3.4%Other 7.9%
Commute Mode
Halls Creek
Car 57.0%Transit 2.0%Walk 37.7%WFH 3.3%
Country of Birth
Australia
81.2%
New Zealand
1.4%
England
1.0%
Philippines
0.7%
India
0.3%
Language at Home
English only
71.3%
Vietnamese
0.4%
Frequently Asked Questions about Halls Creek
Is Halls Creek safe?
Halls Creek has a safety score of 0/100, which is well below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Fitzroy Crossing (1/100), St George Ranges (75/100), Mount Hardman (35/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Halls Creek?
Median weekly rent in Halls Creek is $349.95/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Fitzroy Crossing ($800/wk), Wyndham (WA) ($395/wk), Kununurra ($720/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Halls Creek?
Halls Creek has a school rating of 2/100 across 7 schools, which is well below average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Yiyili Aboriginal Community School (Combined), Halls Creek District High School (Combined), Kururrungku Catholic Education Centre (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Halls Creek affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Halls Creek is $550K, up 37.5% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $349.95/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Fitzroy Crossing ($650K), Wyndham (WA) ($250K), Kununurra ($480K). (Data as of July 2026)
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Halls Creek is a remote Kimberley town facing some of WA's most acute social challenges: persistent violent crime, severe youth truancy, and a painful history of youth suicide. Governance disputes and extreme isolation compound everyday hardship. Yet community programs, pastoral opportunities for young people, and deep Indigenous cultural ties reflect a resilience that refuses to be extinguished. It is a place defined more by endurance than by comfort.
Median property values reach $550k and rent of $350/week, 46% below the Perth metro median. Families have access to 7 schools with a rating of 2/100, below the Perth average. With a median age of just 30, it attracts a younger crowd earning $1,228/week per household.
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