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Halls Creek - Surrounds

30,820 km²

Spanning over 30,000 square kilometres of remote landscape, Halls Creek - Surrounds is a vast and sparsely populated area of Western Australia. The region is defined by its extreme isolation, where almost no homes are within walking distance of basic services. A significant portion of the community identifies as First Nations, with many residents maintaining a strong connection to traditional languages. This creates a unique cultural landscape set against a challenging economic backdrop.

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First Nations

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First Nations people in this area often face severe hardship, with an unemployment rate of 38.7% and typical personal incomes far below the national figure. This struggle is reflected in education, as Year 12 completion is much lower than most areas, yet cultural ties remain strong with 69.3% of First Nations people speaking a traditional language.

349 First Nations people

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

16.4% Year 12 Here 16.4% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

38.7% Unemployment Here 38.7% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$301 Median income Here $301 WA $481 Aus $540

$671 Household income Here $671 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

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The area is entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0 and no homes located within a 15-minute walk of schools, health services, or groceries. This is far below the Western Australian average, as there are no public transport links or intersecting streets in the surrounding landscape.

0.0 Walk score

0.0 Types ≤15 min