Capels Crossing VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Capels Crossing, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Capels Crossing VIC is 54 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Capels Crossing is $525 per week ($27,300 per year). Median rent in Capels Crossing is $175 per week ($758 per month). Capels Crossing has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Capels Crossing has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common religion is Not stated (38% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Capels Crossing is $1,265.

There were 4 recorded offences in Capels Crossing in 2025-25, a rate of 74 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Capels Crossing Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Capels Crossing Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$525/wk
$27,300 per year
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Median Rent
$175/wk
$758 per month
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Median Age
36years
2 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$1,265/mo
Avg household size: —

Capels Crossing Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.1% (27) Female 44.9% (22)

Population Density

0.8
people per km²
54 people · 69.1 km²

Households

Avg household size
Persons per bedroom
$1,062
Family income/wk

Capels Crossing Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Capels Crossing Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
63.6% 7 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
36.4% 4 dwellings

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

Capels Crossing Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Capels Crossing Religion

Not stated
37.9%
No Religion
29.3%
Baptist
10.3%
Uniting Church
10.3%
Anglican
6.9%
Catholic
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Capels Crossing Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
35.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.0%

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

Capels Crossing Employment

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Employed full-time
38.1% 8 people
Employed part-time
14.3% 3 people
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Not in labour force
47.6% 10 people

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

Capels Crossing Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
100.0%

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

Capels Crossing Occupation

Labourers
41.7%
Professionals
33.3%
Managers
25.0%

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

Capels Crossing Field of Study

Engineering
36.4%
Health
36.4%
Agriculture & Environment
27.3%

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

Capels Crossing Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Capels Crossing Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
37.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Capels Crossing Marital Status

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Married
42.1% 16
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Divorced
18.4% 7
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Never married
39.5% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Capels Crossing Ancestry

English
34.6%
Australian
30.8%
Irish
17.3%
Scottish
11.5%
German
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Capels Crossing Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.1% 3
No need for assistance
93.9% 46

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

Capels Crossing Volunteering

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Volunteer
14.3% 4
Not a volunteer
85.7% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Capels Crossing How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.0%
Car (passenger)
25.0%

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

Capels Crossing Car Ownership

2 vehicles
78.6%
3 vehicles
21.4%

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

Capels Crossing Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
63.6%
4 bedrooms
36.4%

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

Capels Crossing Population Mobility

33.3%
moved in the last year
28.6%
moved in the last 5 years
10.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
42.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Capels Crossing Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
60
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Capels Crossing Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
7
Diabetes
5
Asthma
3

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

Capels Crossing Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
30.8%
$650-$799/wk
38.5%
$800-$999/wk
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Capels Crossing Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
42.3%
Couple — no children under 15
30.8%
Couple — no children
15.4%
One parent — no children under 15
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Capels Crossing Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
17.9% 5
Did not provide
82.1% 23

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Capels Crossing Children Ever Born

3 children
100.0%

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

Capels Crossing Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
13.8%
5–14 hours
17.2%
15–29 hours
10.3%
30+ hours
37.9%
Did not do domestic work
20.7%

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

Capels Crossing Household Size

1 person
36.4%
2 persons
63.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Capels Crossing Where Residents Moved From

Same address
18
Moved from NSW
5
Moved from overseas
3

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

Capels Crossing Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Capels Crossing Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Theft
2
Break & Enter
2

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Capels Crossing Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,062/wk
Median Rent $175/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.5%

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

If you earn X in Capels Crossing

≈ $4,602/month
Median rent $175/wk
Left after rent $887/wk
Rent share 16.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Capels Crossing vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Frequently Asked Questions About Capels Crossing

What is the population of Capels Crossing VIC?

The population of Capels Crossing VIC is 54 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Capels Crossing?

The median personal income in Capels Crossing VIC is $525 per week, or $27,300 per year.The median household income is $1,062 per week.Family income is $1,062 per week.

How much is rent in Capels Crossing?

Median rent in Capels Crossing VIC is $175 per week ($758 per month).Rent represents 16.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Capels Crossing?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Capels Crossing VIC is $1,265. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Capels Crossing?

The median age in Capels Crossing VIC is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Capels Crossing a good suburb to live in?

Capels Crossing is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 54.The median income is $525/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.5% 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: 20477. All dollar figures in AUD.