Ararat Rural City Council
Halls Gap
Halls Gap at a glance
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
495
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Halls Gap.
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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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
Verified median pending
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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
495
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
41
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
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.
28
0
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
Pomonal Primary School
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.
- 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?
- Halls Gap has approximately 495 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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