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
| Garthowen | Halls Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 13 | 14 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 36 | 39 |
| Liveability | 7 | 7 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Garthowen | Halls Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 169 | 180 |
| Median age | 42 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,094 | $1,437 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.5% | 24.4% |
| Born in Australia | 91.1% | 89.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Growth: Garthowen Stable · Halls Creek Stable
Property
| Garthowen | Halls Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $285K | $950K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $450 | $445 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Garthowen | Halls Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 592 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,183 | 2,778 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Garthowen | Halls Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Garthowen · Halls Creek
Transport
| Garthowen | Halls Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 8.7 km | 19.6 km |
Liveability
| Garthowen | Halls Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 670 | 670 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 198.1 km | 195.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 335.4 km | 346.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 21.1 km | 18.6 km |
Population & growth
| Garthowen | Halls Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 169 | 180 |
| Estimated 2025 | 178 | 190 |
| Projected 2041 | 185 | 197 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.31% | 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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