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Capel WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Capel WA is 2,606 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Capel is $703 per week ($36,556 per year). Median rent in Capel is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Capel has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Capel has a population density of 39.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Capel is England. The most common religion is No Religion (57% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Capel is $1,498.

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Capel Population

residents (Census 2021)

Capel Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$703/wk

$36,556 per year

#5437 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$320/wk

$1,387 per month

#4051 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,498/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Capel Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.4% (1,286) Female 50.6% (1,317)

Population Density

39.3

people per km²

2,606 people · 66.4 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,735

Family income/wk

Capel Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Capel Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

39.1% 297 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

60.9% 462 dwellings

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

Capel Country of Birth

Australia

93.2%

England

5.9%

Germany

0.5%

India

0.4%

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

Capel Religion

No Religion

56.9%

Anglican

12.8%

Catholic

12.2%

Not stated

8.4%

Christian (other)

3.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.9%

Uniting Church

2.8%

Baptist

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Capel Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

42.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

37.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.2%

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

Capel Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans

38.9%

Other

38.9%

German

22.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Capel Employment

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Employed full-time

36.5% 676 people

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Employed part-time

22.9% 425 people

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Unemployed

1.9% 36 people

🏠

Not in labour force

38.6% 715 people

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

Capel Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

56.0%

Bachelor Degree

17.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.7%

Certificate I/II

4.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.0%

Postgraduate Degree

2.4%

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

Capel Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

23.7%

Professionals

19.2%

Community & Personal Service

17.2%

Labourers

11.6%

Clerical & Administrative

9.6%

Managers

8.0%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.3%

Sales Workers

4.4%

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

Capel Field of Study

Engineering

22.7%

Society & Culture

18.3%

Health

13.2%

Management & Commerce

12.9%

Education

9.4%

Architecture & Building

8.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.9%

Agriculture & Environment

4.1%

Creative Arts

2.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.7%

Information Technology

1.1%

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

Capel Dwelling Types

Separate house

93.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Capel Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.3%

$1-$149/wk

0.6%

$150-$299/wk

0.9%

$300-$399/wk

3.4%

$400-$499/wk

7.8%

$500-$649/wk

5.5%

$650-$799/wk

8.5%

$800-$999/wk

6.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.5%

$4,000+/wk

4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Capel Marital Status

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Married

47.2% 982

↔️

Separated

4.6% 96

📋

Divorced

11.3% 236

🕊️

Widowed

4.8% 99

👤

Never married

32.1% 667

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Capel Ancestry

English

36.7%

Australian

33.5%

Scottish

7.6%

Irish

6.5%

Other

3.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.6%

Dutch

2.5%

German

2.5%

Italian

2.4%

Welsh

0.9%

New Zealander

0.8%

South African

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Capel School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.6%

Secondary — Government

26.5%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

9.5%

Vocational Education

9.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.7%

Pre-school

6.0%

Secondary — Catholic

4.4%

Primary — Catholic

0.9%

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

Capel Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.5% 320

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No need for assistance

93.5% 4,571

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

Capel Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.4% 355

—

Not a volunteer

81.6% 1,575

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Capel Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.4%

$300-$449/mo

2.5%

$450-$599/mo

2.1%

$600-$799/mo

3.5%

$800-$999/mo

6.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

27.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Capel How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.7%

Did not go to work

14.7%

Car (passenger)

4.3%

Walked only

2.1%

Bus

1.7%

Other

1.7%

Truck

1.1%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.4%

Bicycle

0.4%

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

Capel Car Ownership

0 vehicles

2.5%

1 vehicle

29.4%

2 vehicles

38.8%

3 vehicles

20.6%

4+ vehicles

8.7%

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

Capel Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.4%

2 bedrooms

7.8%

3 bedrooms

40.1%

4 bedrooms

46.1%

5 bedrooms

4.6%

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

Capel Population Mobility

11.6%

moved in the last year

35.6%

moved in the last 5 years

3.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

58.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Capel Indigenous Population

3.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

176

Indigenous residents

4,733

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Capel Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

292

Arthritis

144

Diabetes

Asthma

Lung condition

Heart disease

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Capel Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.4%

$1-$149/wk

4.6%

$150-$299/wk

6.6%

$300-$399/wk

5.5%

$400-$499/wk

3.9%

$500-$649/wk

3.0%

$650-$799/wk

10.5%

$800-$999/wk

9.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500+/wk

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Capel Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.4%

Couple — no children

30.2%

One parent — children under 15

12.1%

Couple — no children under 15

12.0%

One parent — no children under 15

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Capel Military Service

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Previously served

3.3% 63

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Never served

96.7% 1,872

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Capel Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.6% 280

—

Did not provide

85.4% 1,638

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Capel Children Ever Born

No children

23.4%

1 child

12.2%

2 children

30.3%

3 children

23.4%

4 children

8.5%

5+ children

2.1%

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

Capel When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Capel Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.7%

5–14 hours

29.1%

15–29 hours

14.4%

30+ hours

12.2%

Did not do domestic work

23.7%

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

Capel Household Size

1 person

23.7%

2 persons

38.8%

3 persons

15.4%

4 persons

13.0%

5 persons

6.3%

6+ persons

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Capel Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,134

Moved from WA

188

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from TAS

Moved from NT

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

Capel Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

70.0%

Step family — no other children

24.9%

Blended family — no other children

4.0%

Other couple — children only

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Capel Schools

schools nearby

government

1015

avg ICSEA score

385

total students

South-West John Calvin Christian College Independent

Combined · PP-10 · 65 students

1051

ICSEA

Capel Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 320 students

979

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Capel Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,425/wk

Median Rent $320/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.5%

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

If you earn X in Capel

Your weekly income

≈ $6,175/month

Median rent $320/wk

Left after rent $1,105/wk

Rent share 22.5%

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Capel vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Boyanup

Pop: 1,304 Income: $745/wk Rent: $320/wk

Abbey

Pop: 1,321 Income: $837/wk Rent: $410/wk

Paraburdoo

Pop: 1,324 Income: $1,959/wk Rent: $30/wk

Gnangara

Pop: 1,347 Income: $682/wk Rent: $300/wk

Champion Lakes

Pop: 1,355 Income: $766/wk Rent: $355/wk

Tarcoola Beach

Pop: 1,360 Income: $1,027/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Capel

What is the population of Capel WA?

The population of Capel WA is 2,606 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 39.3 people per km².Capel is ranked #2,650 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Capel?

The median personal income in Capel WA is $703 per week, or $36,556 per year.The median household income is $1,425 per week.Family income is $1,735 per week.Capel is ranked #5,437 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Capel?

Median rent in Capel WA is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 22.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Capel ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Capel?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Capel WA is $1,498. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Capel?

The median age in Capel WA is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Capel a good suburb to live in?

Capel is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 2,606.The median income is $703/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.5% 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: 50251. All dollar figures in AUD.