Ararat Rural City Council

Halls Gap

VIC3381

Halls Gap at a glance

Walk score

28

Car dependent

Population

495

Median age 44

The brief

What to know about Halls Gap.

The postcode for Halls Gap is 3381 (VIC).

Halls Gap (3381) sits in the Ararat region of Victoria.

Halls Gap has roughly 495 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Halls Gap scores 28/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Halls Gap's population at 495, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Population

495

Median age

44

Family households

57%

Lone person

38%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$250/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$250/wk

Owner occupied

60%

Renter occupied

33%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

495

Median age: 44

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

41

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences13 (31.7%)
A Crimes against the person11 (26.8%)
E Justice procedures offences9 (22.0%)
D Public order and security offences7 (17.1%)
C Drug offences1 (2.4%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

28

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

65

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

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Education

Schools in Halls Gap.

Local schools for Halls Gap

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Government School Catchment

Halls Gap Primary School

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Pomonal Primary School

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Stawell West Primary School

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Frequently asked

About Halls Gap.

What is the Halls Gap postcode?
Halls Gap is in the 3381 postcode, in VIC, in the Ararat Rural City Council region.
Where is Halls Gap?
Halls Gap is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3381, in the Ararat Rural City Council region.
What is the average rent in Halls Gap?
The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $250.
What schools are in Halls Gap?
There are 15 schools serving Halls Gap on this page, including Halls Gap Primary School, Pomonal Primary School, Stawell West Primary School.
How walkable is Halls Gap?
Halls Gap has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 65.
What suburbs are near Halls Gap?
Halls Gap is close to Germania, Fyans Creek, Pomonal, Bellfield, Mount Dryden.
What is the population of Halls Gap?
The population of Halls Gap is approximately 495 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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