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Halls Creek vs Retreat

The verdict

Retreat is more affordable, with a median house price of $250K versus $950K in Halls Creek. Retreat rates higher for education (53 vs 39). Retreat is closer to the coast (182.7 km vs 195.3 km).

Scores

Halls CreekRetreat
Halls CreekRetreat
Overall1418
Transport00
Education3953
Liveability77

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

Demographics

Halls CreekRetreat
Population18045
Median age4656
Median household income (wk)$1,437$725
Bachelor degree or higher24.4%33.3%
Born in Australia89.4%93.3%
Avg household size2.62.3

Growth: Halls Creek Stable · Retreat Stable

Property

Halls CreekRetreat
Median house price$950K$250K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$445$700
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)30Data not available

Median price history

Safety

Halls CreekRetreat
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k00
Motor vehicle theft /100k00
Domestic assault /100k00
Total incidents /100k (all)2,77811,111

Total incidents over time

Schools

Halls CreekRetreat
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

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

Transport

Halls CreekRetreat
Transport score00
Train stations00
Bus stops00
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)19.6 km31.5 km

Liveability

Halls CreekRetreat
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)195.3 km182.7 km
Distance to CBD (km)346.4 km363.1 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)18.6 km35.1 km

Population & growth

Halls CreekRetreat
Population (2021)18045
Estimated 202519047
Projected 204119749
Annual growth rate1.36%1.09%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Halls Creek or Retreat?

Retreat is more affordable, with a median house price of $250K versus $950K.

Which has better public transport, Halls Creek or Retreat?

Halls Creek and Retreat have similar transport scores.

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Data sources

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