Halls Creek WA Property Investment
Wyndham-East Kimberley · 6770 · Score: 42/100 · Caution
Halls Creek Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Halls Creek WA Investment Brief
CAUTION — $550,000 (pending peer validation) median with 16.6%/yr growth over 5 years.
THE MARKET
Halls Creek has compounded at 16.6%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $550,000 (pending peer validation) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 45 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $550,000 (pending peer validation) | Units: $0
- Gross yield: 0.8% | Net yield: -0.7%
- 5yr price CAGR: 16.6%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 1,572 | Owner-occupier rate: 9% | Affluence: Low
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 3.0% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
- Median weekly rent: $90/wk | Days on market: 45 (stable)
- Tenant market — vacancy elevated, negotiate hard on rent.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $220/night | Occupancy: 29%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$23,053/yr
- vs long-term rent: $4,680/yr (+393% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Standard suburban transport access
BULL CASE
If Halls Creek maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $632,500 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Halls Creek pull back 10-15% from $550,000, with vacancy rising to 5.0% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Badgingarra (WA): $450,000 median, 2.3% yield, 14.0% 1yr growth
- Waggrakine (WA): $681,672 median, 4.7% yield, 15.2% 1yr growth
- Denham (WA): $550,000 median, 2.1% yield, 9.9% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Halls Creek carries elevated risk that outweighs potential returns at current levels. A stable market combined with moderate vacancy risk warrants caution. Avoid new acquisitions unless significant discount to median pricing is achievable. Re-evaluate if vacancy falls below 2.5% or annual price growth exceeds 3%.
- Entry range: $495,000 – $605,000
- Minimum gross yield to target: 4.5%
- Watch signal: vacancy dropping below 2% and days on market falling below 35
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Seek professional advice before making investment decisions.
Gentrification Index
Growth Forecast
medium confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 16.6%
- +Above-average population growth (1.6%/yr)
- −Moderate supply pipeline (79 approvals)
Suburb Metric Thresholds
Macro Environment
Macro Indicators
Cash Rate
4.35%
▲ 0.25%Cash rate as at 2026-05-06 · Credit data 2026-04
Suburb Supply & Demand
Suburb Supply Pipeline — New Dwelling Approvals
24
2020
15
2021
17
2022
9
2023
14
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 6770
Decile 1 of 10 — High disadvantage
Population
3,149
Education (IEO)
1/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
1/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Halls Creek WA data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $90/wk median rent for Halls Creek. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
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