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Halls Creek

45 km²

Daily life in Halls Creek is defined by a high level of accessibility to essential services and a strong First Nations presence. Most homes are within a short walk of health services, schools and groceries, making the town centre very convenient. It is a community where cultural identity is prominent, with over 1,100 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here. While the town is easy to get around on foot, many residents face significant economic challenges compared to the rest of the state.

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First Nations

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up a large part of the community, with 28.3% speaking a First Nations language. This group faces steep disadvantages; the typical personal income is $350, which is well below the national figure of $540, and the unemployment rate of 26.7% is far above the Australian average.

1,133 First Nations people

25 yrs Median age Here 25 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

19.5% Year 12 Here 19.5% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

26.7% Unemployment Here 26.7% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$350 Median income Here $350 WA $481 Aus $540

$903 Household income Here $903 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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The town is somewhat walkable, and many homes are within a 15-minute walk of health services (84.8%) and groceries (75.9%). However, there is no access to public transport within a 10-minute walk, and the walkability score of 4.3 is well below the Western Australian figure of 5.4.

4.3 Walk score

5.5 Types ≤15 min