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Garthowen vs Halls Creek

The verdict

Garthowen is more affordable, with a median house price of $285K versus $950K in Halls Creek. Halls Creek is closer to the coast (195.3 km vs 198.1 km).

Scores

GarthowenHalls Creek
GarthowenHalls Creek
Overall1314
Transport00
Education3639
Liveability77

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

GarthowenHalls Creek
Population169180
Median age4246
Median household income (wk)$2,094$1,437
Bachelor degree or higher32.5%24.4%
Born in Australia91.1%89.4%
Avg household size2.62.6

Growth: Garthowen Stable · Halls Creek Stable

Property

GarthowenHalls Creek
Median house price$285K$950K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$450$445
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not available30

Median price history

Safety

GarthowenHalls Creek
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k5920
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)1,1832,778

Total incidents over time

Schools

GarthowenHalls Creek
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Garthowen · Halls Creek

Transport

GarthowenHalls Creek
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)8.7 km19.6 km

Liveability

GarthowenHalls Creek
Summer max temp32.0°C32.0°C
Winter max temp16.5°C16.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)670670
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming poolsData not availableData not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)198.1 km195.3 km
Distance to CBD (km)335.4 km346.4 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)21.1 km18.6 km

Population & growth

GarthowenHalls Creek
Population (2021)169180
Estimated 2025178190
Projected 2041185197
Annual growth rate1.31%1.36%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Garthowen or Halls Creek?

Garthowen is more affordable, with a median house price of $285K versus $950K.

Which has better public transport, Garthowen or Halls Creek?

Garthowen and Halls Creek have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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