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Sturt Creek

WA 6770 • Western Australia

330
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
21162.70 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RemoteRuralOutbackKimberleyIndigenous Community

About Sturt Creek

Sturt Creek is a vast and remote locality in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, encompassing approximately 21,163 square kilometres within the Shire of Halls Creek. Located roughly 1,880 kilometres north-east of Perth, the locality is centred around the Sturt Creek pastoral station, a working cattle property typical of the Kimberley's remote outback landscape. With a recorded population of around 330 residents, Sturt Creek falls within the Durack federal electorate and the Kimberley state electorate, and has a notably high proportion of social housing reflecting a significant Indigenous community presence.

Life in Sturt Creek is shaped by the extreme remoteness and raw beauty of the eastern Kimberley, with vast savanna grasslands, ancient rock formations, and seasonal creek systems defining the landscape. The area has deep cultural significance for the region's Aboriginal communities, and social housing accounts for the overwhelming majority of dwellings. Halls Creek, the nearest service town approximately 150 kilometres away, provides access to essential services, schooling, and healthcare, while self-sufficiency and four-wheel-drive vehicles are essential for navigating the region's remote roads.

Sturt Creek falls under postcode 6770 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6770
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Durack
State Electorate
Kimberley (Mining and Pastoral)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-19.01°, 127.99°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
21162.70 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No scheduled services — Halls Creek Car required (~1.5-2 hours)

Commute to Perth CBD

Distance
1880 km
By Train
No rail service; fly from Halls Creek Airport to Perth (~3 hr flight)
By Car (Peak)
Approx 20-22 hours via Great Northern Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx 20-22 hours via Great Northern Highway

🛣️ Air travel is the practical connection to Perth; a 4WD is essential for local roads; Halls Creek is the nearest town with services

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A vehicle is essential for all movement; extreme remoteness means no walkable amenities exist within the locality

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
330
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sturt Creek known for? +

Sturt Creek is known for its vast pastoral landscape in the eastern Kimberley, encompassing the Sturt Creek cattle station and the surrounding savanna and outback terrain. The area has deep cultural significance for the region's Aboriginal communities and is notable for its extraordinary scale and remoteness.

How far is Sturt Creek from Perth? +

Sturt Creek is approximately 1,880 kilometres north-east of Perth, making it one of the most remote localities in Western Australia. The drive via the Great Northern Highway takes around 20 hours; air travel via Halls Creek Airport is the most practical option.

Does Sturt Creek have public transport? +

Sturt Creek has no rail or bus services. A private vehicle — preferably a 4WD — is essential for travel within the region, and air services from Halls Creek Airport provide the most practical link to Perth and other major centres.

What is the population of Sturt Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Sturt Creek has a population of approximately 330 residents across over 21,000 square kilometres, making it one of the most sparsely populated localities in Australia. Social housing accounts for around 79% of dwellings, reflecting a significant Indigenous community presence.

Is Sturt Creek a good place to live? +

Sturt Creek suits those deeply connected to the Kimberley's pastoral and Indigenous heritage, or those working in the remote pastoral industry. It offers an extraordinary natural environment but demands complete self-sufficiency; Halls Creek (~150 km) is the nearest town for services and supplies.

What is the postcode for Sturt Creek? +

Sturt Creek's postcode is 6770, which it shares with Halls Creek and surrounding Kimberley localities in Western Australia.