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Capel River WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Capel River, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Capel River WA is 136 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Capel River is $790 per week ($41,080 per year). Median rent in Capel River is $375 per week ($1,625 per month). Capel River has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Capel River has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Capel River is England. The most common religion is No Religion (29% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Capel River is $2,167.

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Capel River Population

residents (Census 2021)

Capel River Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$790/wk

$41,080 per year

#3745 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$375/wk

$1,625 per month

#2632 of 14,663

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Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Capel River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.7% (63) Female 54.3% (75)

Population Density

1.4

people per km²

136 people · 95.1 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,474

Family income/wk

Capel River Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Capel River Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

58.5% 24 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

41.5% 17 dwellings

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

Capel River Country of Birth

Australia

78.7%

England

11.5%

Canada

9.8%

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

Capel River Religion

No Religion

29.4%

Catholic

28.7%

Not stated

22.1%

Anglican

13.2%

Uniting Church

3.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Capel River Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

60.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

25.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.9%

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

Capel River Employment

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Employed full-time

47.5% 48 people

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Employed part-time

15.8% 16 people

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Not in labour force

36.6% 37 people

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

Capel River Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

43.6%

Bachelor Degree

25.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

21.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

9.1%

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

Capel River Occupation

Managers

26.1%

Professionals

23.9%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.4%

Clerical & Administrative

17.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.7%

Sales Workers

6.5%

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

Capel River Field of Study

Health

25.0%

Engineering

22.7%

Agriculture & Environment

20.5%

Society & Culture

18.2%

Education

6.8%

Management & Commerce

6.8%

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

Capel River Dwelling Types

Separate house

85.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Capel River Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

6.5%

$500-$649/wk

6.5%

$800-$999/wk

17.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

17.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

17.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

13.0%

$4,000+/wk

6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Capel River Marital Status

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Married

60.7% 74

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Divorced

14.8% 18

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Never married

24.6% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Capel River Ancestry

English

34.5%

Australian

32.0%

Irish

9.8%

Scottish

6.7%

German

5.2%

Other

4.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.1%

Italian

3.1%

New Zealander

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Capel River School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

37.5%

Vocational Education

37.5%

Secondary — Catholic

25.0%

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

Capel River Need for Assistance

✅

No need for assistance

100.0% 248

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

Capel River Volunteering

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Volunteer

26.1% 29

—

Not a volunteer

73.9% 82

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Capel River Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

28.6%

$800-$999/mo

28.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

21.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Capel River How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

56.9%

Did not go to work

24.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

7.7%

Bus

6.2%

Other

4.6%

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

Capel River Car Ownership

1 vehicle

16.7%

2 vehicles

33.3%

3 vehicles

20.8%

4+ vehicles

29.2%

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

Capel River Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

17.4%

3 bedrooms

37.0%

4 bedrooms

19.6%

5 bedrooms

19.6%

6+ bedrooms

6.5%

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

Capel River Population Mobility

9.0%

moved in the last year

17.4%

moved in the last 5 years

2.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Capel River Indigenous Population

3.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

238

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Capel River Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Heart disease

Arthritis

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

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

Capel River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.0%

$150-$299/wk

5.0%

$300-$399/wk

6.9%

$400-$499/wk

4.0%

$500-$649/wk

5.0%

$650-$799/wk

13.9%

$800-$999/wk

14.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Capel River Family Structure

Couple — no children

40.7%

Couple — no children under 15

31.4%

Couple — children under 15

27.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Capel River Military Service

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Previously served

2.7% 3

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Never served

97.3% 108

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Capel River Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.3% 13

—

Did not provide

88.7% 102

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Capel River Children Ever Born

No children

23.7%

1 child

10.5%

2 children

42.1%

3 children

7.9%

4 children

15.8%

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

Capel River When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

2001–2010

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

Capel River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

28.8%

5–14 hours

29.7%

15–29 hours

14.4%

30+ hours

5.9%

Did not do domestic work

21.2%

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

Capel River Household Size

1 person

11.1%

2 persons

55.6%

3 persons

8.3%

4 persons

16.7%

5 persons

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Capel River Where Residents Moved From

Same address

111

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from WA

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

Capel River Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Capel River Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,458/wk

Median Rent $375/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.7%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Capel River

Your weekly income

≈ $6,318/month

Median rent $375/wk

Left after rent $1,083/wk

Rent share 25.7%

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Capel River vs State & National Average

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Pop: 68 Income: $706/wk Rent: $230/wk

Dixvale

Pop: 68 Income: $917/wk Rent: $300/wk

Jindong

Pop: 68 Income: $900/wk Rent: $200/wk

Scott River East

Pop: 68 Income: $928/wk Rent: $300/wk

Weld Range

Pop: 69 Income: $2,333/wk

Copley (WA)

Pop: 70 Income: $675/wk Rent: $273/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Capel River

What is the population of Capel River WA?

The population of Capel River WA is 136 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.4 people per km².Capel River is ranked #8,036 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Capel River?

The median personal income in Capel River WA is $790 per week, or $41,080 per year.The median household income is $1,458 per week.Family income is $1,474 per week.Capel River is ranked #3,745 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Capel River?

Median rent in Capel River WA is $375 per week ($1,625 per month).Rent represents 25.7% of household income, which is considered moderate.Capel River ranks #2,632 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Capel River?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Capel River WA is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Capel River?

The median age in Capel River WA is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Capel River a good suburb to live in?

Capel River is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 136.The median income is $790/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50252. All dollar figures in AUD.