Capricorn WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Capricorn WA is 79 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Capricorn is $1,481 per week ($77,012 per year). Median rent in Capricorn is $420 per week ($1,820 per month). Capricorn has a median age of 31 years, younger than the national median of 38. Capricorn has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Capricorn is England. The most common religion is Not stated (44% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other.

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Capricorn Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Capricorn Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$1,481/wk
$77,012 per year
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Median Rent
$420/wk
$1,820 per month
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Median Age
31years
7 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 1 · 0.3 per bedroom

Capricorn Demographics

Gender Split

Male 69.6% (55) Female 30.4% (24)

Population Density

0.0
people per km²
79 people · 16738.3 km²

Households

1
Avg household size
0.3
Persons per bedroom
$0
Family income/wk

Capricorn Age Distribution

20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Capricorn Country of Birth

Australia
59.1%
England
27.3%
China
13.6%

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

Capricorn Religion

Not stated
44.2%
No Religion
31.2%
Catholic
15.6%
Anglican
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Capricorn Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
30.4%
Year 10 or equivalent
26.1%

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

Capricorn Languages Spoken at Home

Other
62.5%
Mandarin
37.5%

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

Capricorn Employment

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Employed full-time
89.1% 41 people
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Not in labour force
10.9% 5 people

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

Capricorn Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
37.0%
Certificate III/IV
37.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
25.9%

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

Capricorn Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
46.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
33.3%
Labourers
20.0%

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

Capricorn Field of Study

Engineering
25.0%
Architecture & Building
25.0%
Management & Commerce
25.0%
Society & Culture
25.0%

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

Capricorn Marital Status

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Married
12.0% 9
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Separated
9.3% 7
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Divorced
14.7% 11
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Never married
64.0% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Capricorn Ancestry

English
41.2%
Irish
17.6%
Other
13.7%
Chinese
7.8%
Scottish
7.8%
Australian
5.9%
Filipino
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Capricorn Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 90

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

Capricorn Volunteering

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Volunteer
11.9% 5
Not a volunteer
88.1% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Capricorn How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
51.2%
Walked only
19.5%
Other
12.2%
Bus
9.8%
Car (passenger)
7.3%

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

Capricorn Population Mobility

43.6%
moved in the last year
80.0%
moved in the last 5 years
50.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Capricorn Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
82
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Capricorn Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$800-$999/wk
9.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
21.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
24.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
27.3%
$3,500+/wk
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Capricorn Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 43

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Capricorn Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

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

Capricorn When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
7
2011–2015
3
2018
3
2019
3

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

Capricorn Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
29.5%
5–14 hours
20.5%
Did not do domestic work
50.0%

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

Capricorn Where Residents Moved From

Same address
22
Moved from WA
15
Moved from NSW
3

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

Capricorn Rent Prices & Affordability

47%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $900/wk
Median Rent $420/wk
Rent-to-Income 46.7%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Capricorn

≈ $3,900/month
Median rent $420/wk
Left after rent $480/wk
Rent share 46.7%

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Capricorn vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Capricorn

What is the population of Capricorn WA?

The population of Capricorn WA is 79 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.0 people per km².

What is the median income in Capricorn?

The median personal income in Capricorn WA is $1,481 per week, or $77,012 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.

How much is rent in Capricorn?

Median rent in Capricorn WA is $420 per week ($1,820 per month).Rent represents 46.7% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What is the median age in Capricorn?

The median age in Capricorn WA is 31 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Capricorn a good suburb to live in?

Capricorn is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 79.The median income is $1,481/wk, which is above the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (46.7% 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: 50253. All dollar figures in AUD.