Caparra NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Caparra, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Caparra NSW is 62 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Caparra is $560 per week ($29,120 per year). Caparra has a median age of 59 years, older than the national median of 38. Caparra has a population density of 2.0 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Caparra is $1,040.

There were 3 recorded offences in Caparra in 2024-25, a rate of 48 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against property (2 offences).

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Caparra Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Caparra Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$560/wk
$29,120 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
59years
21 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,040/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Caparra Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.8% (27) Female 54.2% (32)

Population Density

2.0
people per km²
62 people · 31.1 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,625
Family income/wk

Caparra Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
45-49
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Caparra Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
78.6% 22 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
21.4% 6 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Caparra Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Caparra Religion

No Religion
59.6%
Christian (other)
15.8%
Anglican
8.8%
Not stated
8.8%
Catholic
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Caparra Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
51.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
27.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Caparra Employment

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Employed full-time
15.2% 7 people
Employed part-time
21.7% 10 people
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Unemployed
6.5% 3 people
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Not in labour force
56.5% 26 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Caparra Qualifications

Advanced Diploma/Diploma
34.6%
Certificate III/IV
30.8%
Postgraduate Degree
19.2%
Bachelor Degree
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Caparra Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
31.3%
Managers
25.0%
Professionals
25.0%
Community & Personal Service
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Caparra Field of Study

Natural & Physical Sciences
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Caparra Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Caparra Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
20.0%
$650-$799/wk
15.0%
$800-$999/wk
20.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
30.0%
$4,000+/wk
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Caparra Marital Status

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Married
59.6% 31
↔️
Separated
13.5% 7
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Divorced
13.5% 7
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Never married
13.5% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Caparra Ancestry

Australian
35.1%
English
32.5%
Irish
13.0%
German
5.2%
Scottish
5.2%
Other
5.2%
Dutch
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Caparra School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
70.0%
Secondary — Government
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Caparra Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.7% 5
No need for assistance
95.3% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Caparra Volunteering

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Volunteer
37.2% 16
Not a volunteer
62.8% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Caparra How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
52.6%
Did not go to work
47.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Caparra Car Ownership

0 vehicles
14.3%
1 vehicle
25.0%
2 vehicles
46.4%
3 vehicles
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Caparra Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
28.6%
3 bedrooms
47.6%
4 bedrooms
23.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Caparra Population Mobility

10.2%
moved in the last year
20.4%
moved in the last 5 years
9.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
40.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Caparra Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
93
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Caparra Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
6
Lung condition
5
Arthritis
3
Diabetes
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Caparra Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.7%
$1-$149/wk
9.5%
$150-$299/wk
7.1%
$500-$649/wk
11.9%
$650-$799/wk
9.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Caparra Family Structure

Couple — no children
67.6%
Couple — children under 15
24.3%
One parent — children under 15
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Caparra Military Service

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Previously served
6.4% 3
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Never served
93.6% 44

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Caparra Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.6% 6
Did not provide
85.4% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Caparra Children Ever Born

2 children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Caparra When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Caparra Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
15.2%
5–14 hours
30.4%
15–29 hours
28.3%
30+ hours
8.7%
Did not do domestic work
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Caparra Household Size

1 person
35.7%
2 persons
50.0%
3 persons
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Caparra Where Residents Moved From

Same address
44
Moved from NSW
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Caparra Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 3 total

Other Against Property
2
Drug Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2023
2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Caparra Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,125/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Caparra

≈ $4,875/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,125/wk
Rent share

Caparra vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Caparra

What is the population of Caparra NSW?

The population of Caparra NSW is 62 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Caparra?

The median personal income in Caparra NSW is $560 per week, or $29,120 per year.The median household income is $1,125 per week.Family income is $1,625 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Caparra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Caparra NSW is $1,040. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Caparra?

The median age in Caparra NSW is 59 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Caparra a good suburb to live in?

Caparra is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 62.The median income is $560/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10799. All dollar figures in AUD.