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Halls Creek, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Halls Creek is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 1,734. Elevation: 1,365 ft (416 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,734 Population 102/sq mi density
1,365 ft Elevation 416 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
23.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$15,278 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$15,278 median income, 13.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$70,400 home value, $352/mo rent

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About Halls Creek

Halls Creek

Halls Creek is a town situated in the east Kimberley region of Western Australia. It is located between the towns of Fitzroy Crossing and Turkey Creek (Warmun) on the Great Northern Highway. It is the only sizable town for 600 kilometres (370 mi) on the Highway.

People

Population1,734
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density102/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$15,278
Per Capita$15,278
Unemployment13.1%

Housing

A
Home Value$70,400
Rent$352
Ownership8.5%
Housing Units694

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain23.8 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation1,365 ft (416 m)
Population1,734
Population Density102 / sq mi
Elevation1,365 ft (416 m)
Coordinates-18.2249°, 127.6665°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average87°F (30°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation23.8 inches (604 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$15,278
Median Age30.0 years

About Halls Creek

Halls Creek is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 1,734. The city sits at an elevation of 1,365 feet (416 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 87°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Halls Creek has a population of 1,734 with a density of 102 people per square mile, spread across 17.0 square miles. The median age is 30.0 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,734
Total Population
102
People / sq mi
30.0yrs
Median Age
23% below Australia avg
17.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Halls Creek vs Australia Average

The median household income in Halls Creek is $15,278, which is 80% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,278 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $294, 79% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 13.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 165 business establishments.

Income: Halls Creek vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$15,278
80% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$15,278
Avg Weekly Wage$294

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.1%
264% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)165

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Halls Creek is $70,400, 75% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $352 (70% below the national average of $1,163). 8.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 694 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$70,400
75% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$352
70% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership8.5%
Owner-Occupied8.5%
Renter-Occupied91.5%
Housing Units694

Property Tax

Climate in Halls Creek

Halls Creek has an average annual temperature of 26.9°C (80°F). The hottest month is Nov (31.4°C), the coldest is Jul (20.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 662 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 30.5°C / 87°F 24.5° / 36.5° 172.0
Feb 29.5°C / 85°F 23.8° / 35.2° 172.7
Mar 29.1°C / 84°F 22.9° / 35.3° 98.4
Apr 27.4°C / 81°F 20.7° / 34.1° 21.2
May 23.3°C / 74°F 16.7° / 29.9° 10.7
Jun 20.6°C / 69°F 13.8° / 27.4° 5.3
Jul 20.4°C / 69°F 13.1° / 27.6° 5.2
Aug 22.4°C / 72°F 14.7° / 30.2° 1.3
Sep 27.2°C / 81°F 19.6° / 34.9° 3.6
Oct 30.2°C / 86°F 22.8° / 37.5° 19.1
Nov 31.4°C / 89°F 24.6° / 38.3° 45.8
Dec 31°C / 88°F 24.8° / 37.1° 106.4
Halls Creek has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 87°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 23.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,365 feet.

Temperature

87°F Jan (30°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above Australia avg
January Average87°F (30°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,365 ft (416 m)
Area17.0 sq mi (44.0 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates-18.2249°N, 127.6665°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.8"
37% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.06"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Jan 7, 2024.

Aug 6, 2017 108 km SSE of Halls Creek, Australia M4.9 109 km
Mar 31, 1992 106 km SW of Halls Creek, Australia M4.3 106 km
Jan 7, 2024 83 km NNW of Halls Creek, Australia M4.1 84 km
Apr 25, 2007 55 km WNW of Halls Creek, Australia M3.0 56 km
Apr 25, 2007 55 km W of Halls Creek, Australia M2.8 56 km
May 14, 2006 39 km WSW of Halls Creek, Australia M2.7 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Ingrid (2005).

Year Name Category Closest
2005 Ingrid Category 1 172 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 87°F (30°C) 5.9 in
February 85°F (29°C) 6.1 in Wettest
March 84°F (29°C) 3.6 in
April 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in
May 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Coldest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
October 85°F (30°C) 0.8 in
November 88°F (31°C) 1.6 in Warmest
December 88°F (31°C) 3.6 in

Halls Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 68°F in July to 88°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 23.8 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (0.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Halls Creek

Institution Type Founded Website
Kimberley TAFE College

Schools in Halls Creek

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Halls Creek District High School
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Radio Stations near Halls Creek

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Halls Creek

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kimberley Hotel

Restaurants in Halls Creek

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Russian Jacks

Clinics in Halls Creek

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yura Yungi Aboriginal Medical Services

Gas Stations in Halls Creek

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #12854806300
AU #5096897321
Shell Roadhouse

Gyms in Halls Creek

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gym

Golf Courses in Halls Creek

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Halls Creek Golf Club

Airports Near Halls Creek

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Halls Creek AirportHCQMedium Airport
Bellburn AirstripBXFSmall Airport
Springvale AirportZVGSmall Airport

Post Offices in Halls Creek

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Halls Creek Post Office

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Halls Creek

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Purnululu National ParkNatural2003

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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Halls Creek

Purnululu National Park
Natural · inscribed 2003
The 239,723 ha Purnululu National Park is located in the State of Western Australia. It contains the deeply dissected Bungle Bungle Range composed of Devonian-age quartz sandstone eroded over a period of 20 million years into a series of beehive-shaped towers ...

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Halls Creek

What is the population of Halls Creek?

Halls Creek has a population of 1,734 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 102 people per square mile, spread across 17.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 30.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Halls Creek expensive to live in?

The median household income is $15,278, 80% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $70,400 (75% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $352 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Halls Creek?

Halls Creek has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 87°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.8 inches.

How is the job market in Halls Creek?

The job market in Halls Creek faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $294. There are 165 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Halls Creek?

The median home value in Halls Creek is $70,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $352. The homeownership rate is 8.5%.

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