Capertee NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Capertee NSW is 130 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Capertee is $627 per week ($32,604 per year). Median rent in Capertee is $195 per week ($845 per month). Capertee has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Capertee has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Capertee is England. The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Capertee is $1,300.

There were 2 recorded offences in Capertee in 2025-26, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (1 offences).

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Capertee Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Capertee Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$627/wk
$32,604 per year
#6662 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$195/wk
$845 per month
#7729 of 14,663
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Median Age
53years
15 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Capertee Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.5% (67) Female 48.5% (63)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
130 people · 214.0 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,333
Family income/wk

Capertee Age Distribution

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)

Capertee Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
81.3% 39 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
18.8% 9 dwellings

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

Capertee Country of Birth

Australia
93.8%
England
6.3%

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

Capertee Religion

No Religion
29.5%
Catholic
27.9%
Anglican
21.3%
Not stated
15.6%
Christian (other)
3.3%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Capertee Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
47.6%
Year 12 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
11.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.1%

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

Capertee Employment

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Employed full-time
28.6% 24 people
Employed part-time
16.7% 14 people
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Not in labour force
54.8% 46 people

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

Capertee Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.9%
Bachelor Degree
27.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.8%

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

Capertee Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
36.7%
Community & Personal Service
20.0%
Clerical & Administrative
13.3%
Managers
10.0%
Sales Workers
10.0%
Labourers
10.0%

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

Capertee Field of Study

Engineering
24.0%
Education
16.0%
Agriculture & Environment
12.0%
Management & Commerce
12.0%
Society & Culture
12.0%
Health
12.0%
Architecture & Building
12.0%

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

Capertee Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Capertee Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
14.6%
$400-$499/wk
8.3%
$500-$649/wk
10.4%
$650-$799/wk
10.4%
$800-$999/wk
10.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Capertee Marital Status

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Married
36.4% 43
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Separated
7.6% 9
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Divorced
27.1% 32
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Widowed
2.5% 3
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Never married
26.3% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Capertee Ancestry

Australian
34.0%
English
27.7%
Irish
9.4%
Aboriginal Australianralian
7.5%
German
6.9%
Other
5.0%
Scottish
4.4%
Dutch
3.1%
Maltese
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Capertee School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
56.3%
Secondary — Government
43.8%

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

Capertee Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
7.8% 18
No need for assistance
92.2% 213

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

Capertee Volunteering

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Volunteer
17.5% 17
Not a volunteer
82.5% 80

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Capertee Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$2,400-$2,999/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Capertee How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.6%
Car (passenger)
8.9%
Did not go to work
8.9%
Truck
6.7%

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

Capertee Car Ownership

1 vehicle
18.5%
2 vehicles
44.4%
3 vehicles
29.6%
4+ vehicles
7.4%

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

Capertee Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.9%
2 bedrooms
29.4%
3 bedrooms
43.1%
4 bedrooms
11.8%
5 bedrooms
9.8%

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

Capertee Population Mobility

5.5%
moved in the last year
33.9%
moved in the last 5 years
3.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
46.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Capertee Indigenous Population

9.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
23
Indigenous residents
214
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Capertee Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
11
Arthritis
8
Diabetes
7
Asthma
4

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

Capertee Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.1%
$1-$149/wk
3.6%
$150-$299/wk
6.0%
$300-$399/wk
8.3%
$400-$499/wk
7.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
11.9%
$800-$999/wk
16.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Capertee Family Structure

Couple — no children
41.9%
Couple — children under 15
29.7%
Couple — no children under 15
12.2%
One parent — children under 15
9.5%
One parent — no children under 15
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Capertee Military Service

🏅
Previously served
5.9% 6
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Never served
94.1% 95

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Capertee Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.5% 16
Did not provide
83.5% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Capertee Children Ever Born

No children
50.0%
2 children
50.0%

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

Capertee When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
6
1961–1970
4
1981–1990
4

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

Capertee Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
16.3%
5–14 hours
27.2%
15–29 hours
18.5%
30+ hours
9.8%
Did not do domestic work
28.3%

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

Capertee Household Size

1 person
50.0%
2 persons
31.5%
3 persons
13.0%
5 persons
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Capertee Where Residents Moved From

Same address
103
Moved from NSW
3

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

Capertee Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
62.5%
Step family — no other children
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Capertee Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 2 total

Other Against Person
1
Property Damage
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Capertee Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
987
avg ICSEA score
5
total students
Capertee Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 5 students
987
ICSEA

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

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Capertee Rent Prices & Affordability

23%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $833/wk
Median Rent $195/wk
Rent-to-Income 23.4%

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

If you earn X in Capertee

≈ $3,610/month
Median rent $195/wk
Left after rent $638/wk
Rent share 23.4%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Capertee vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Capertee

What is the population of Capertee NSW?

The population of Capertee NSW is 130 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².Capertee is ranked #8,172 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Capertee?

The median personal income in Capertee NSW is $627 per week, or $32,604 per year.The median household income is $833 per week.Family income is $1,333 per week.Capertee is ranked #6,662 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Capertee?

Median rent in Capertee NSW is $195 per week ($845 per month).Rent represents 23.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Capertee ranks #7,729 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Capertee?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Capertee NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Capertee?

The median age in Capertee NSW is 53 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Capertee a good suburb to live in?

Capertee is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 130.The median income is $627/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.4% 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: 10801. All dollar figures in AUD.