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Captains Flat NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Captains Flat NSW is 611 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Captains Flat is $1,011 per week ($52,572 per year). Median rent in Captains Flat is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Captains Flat has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Captains Flat has a population density of 3.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Captains Flat is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Captains Flat is $1,309.

There were 12 recorded offences in Captains Flat in 2025-26, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).

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Captains Flat Population

residents (Census 2021)

Captains Flat Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$1,011/wk

$52,572 per year

#1160 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

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Median Age

40years

2 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,309/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.9 per bedroom

Captains Flat Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (319) Female 47.8% (292)

Population Density

3.7

people per km²

611 people · 166.9 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,211

Family income/wk

Captains Flat 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Captains Flat Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

41.1% 79 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

58.9% 113 dwellings

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

Captains Flat Country of Birth

Australia

94.2%

England

4.3%

Germany

1.4%

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

Captains Flat Religion

No Religion

52.0%

Anglican

17.3%

Catholic

16.1%

Not stated

8.0%

Pentecostal

1.9%

Eastern Orthodox

1.9%

Baptist

1.4%

Uniting Church

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Captains Flat Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

54.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.4%

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

Captains Flat Languages Spoken at Home

Other

29.4%

Australian Indigenous

23.5%

SAL Filipin

23.5%

SAL Tot

23.5%

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

Captains Flat Employment

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Employed full-time

45.8% 198 people

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Employed part-time

15.7% 68 people

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Unemployed

3.5% 15 people

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Not in labour force

35.0% 151 people

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

Captains Flat Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.0%

Bachelor Degree

19.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.5%

Postgraduate Degree

9.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.6%

Certificate I/II

2.2%

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

Captains Flat Occupation

Professionals

24.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.7%

Managers

17.7%

Clerical & Administrative

12.6%

Community & Personal Service

8.0%

Sales Workers

5.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.7%

Labourers

4.6%

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

Captains Flat Field of Study

Engineering

20.7%

Society & Culture

18.9%

Management & Commerce

15.4%

Architecture & Building

8.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.5%

Education

6.5%

Creative Arts

6.5%

Health

5.9%

Agriculture & Environment

5.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.3%

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

Captains Flat Dwelling Types

Separate house

98.8%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Captains Flat Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.6%

$1-$149/wk

1.3%

$150-$299/wk

2.2%

$300-$399/wk

3.5%

$400-$499/wk

6.5%

$500-$649/wk

3.5%

$650-$799/wk

3.9%

$800-$999/wk

5.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

15.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

3.9%

$4,000+/wk

8.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Captains Flat Marital Status

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Married

37.8% 184

↔️

Separated

5.3% 26

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Divorced

14.0% 68

🕊️

Widowed

5.5% 27

👤

Never married

37.4% 182

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Captains Flat Ancestry

Australian

34.5%

English

30.6%

Irish

11.2%

Scottish

6.1%

Other

5.1%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.3%

German

3.8%

Dutch

1.2%

Filipino

1.1%

Italian

1.0%

French

0.7%

Greek

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Captains Flat School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

36.0%

Secondary — Government

28.1%

Pre-school

13.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.8%

Vocational Education

8.8%

Secondary — Catholic

2.6%

Primary — Catholic

2.6%

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

Captains Flat Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.0% 68

✅

No need for assistance

94.0% 1,071

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

Captains Flat Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.6% 81

—

Not a volunteer

82.4% 378

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Captains Flat Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$450-$599/mo

3.9%

$600-$799/mo

2.9%

$800-$999/mo

14.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

34.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

14.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

7.8%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Captains Flat How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.0%

Did not go to work

9.9%

Car (passenger)

6.5%

Walked only

4.2%

Other

1.9%

Truck

1.5%

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

Captains Flat Car Ownership

1 vehicle

39.2%

2 vehicles

38.3%

3 vehicles

12.8%

4+ vehicles

9.7%

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

Captains Flat Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

6.4%

2 bedrooms

29.9%

3 bedrooms

41.9%

4 bedrooms

16.2%

5 bedrooms

5.6%

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

Captains Flat Population Mobility

11.5%

moved in the last year

34.1%

moved in the last 5 years

5.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Captains Flat Indigenous Population

7.1%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,067

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Captains Flat Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Lung condition

Diabetes

Cancer

Heart disease

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Captains Flat Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.1%

$1-$149/wk

3.8%

$150-$299/wk

7.3%

$300-$399/wk

3.5%

$400-$499/wk

3.3%

$500-$649/wk

2.4%

$650-$799/wk

8.9%

$800-$999/wk

6.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

12.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.7%

$3,500+/wk

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Captains Flat Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.1%

Couple — no children

29.3%

Couple — no children under 15

13.7%

One parent — children under 15

8.6%

One parent — no children under 15

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Captains Flat Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.9% 4

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Previously served

5.4% 25

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Never served

93.8% 437

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Captains Flat Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.7% 54

—

Did not provide

88.3% 408

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Captains Flat Children Ever Born

No children

35.9%

1 child

8.6%

2 children

27.3%

3 children

17.7%

4 children

8.6%

5+ children

2.0%

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

Captains Flat When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2019

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

Captains Flat Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.0%

5–14 hours

36.4%

15–29 hours

16.2%

30+ hours

11.5%

Did not do domestic work

22.0%

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

Captains Flat Household Size

1 person

28.7%

2 persons

38.1%

3 persons

12.1%

4 persons

11.7%

5 persons

6.5%

6+ persons

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Captains Flat Where Residents Moved From

Same address

493

Moved from NSW

Moved from ACT

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

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

Captains Flat Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

78.2%

Step family — no other children

14.5%

Blended family — no other children

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Captains Flat Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 12 total

Theft

Assault

Other Against Property

Sexual Offences

Other Against Person

Property Damage

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Captains Flat Schools

schools nearby

government

903

avg ICSEA score

total students

Captains Flat Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 26 students

903

ICSEA

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

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Captains Flat Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,644/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 18.2%

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

If you earn X in Captains Flat

Your weekly income

≈ $7,124/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,344/wk

Rent share 18.2%

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Pop: 306 Income: $789/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 306 Income: $701/wk Rent: $343/wk

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Pop: 306 Income: $759/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Captains Flat

What is the population of Captains Flat NSW?

The population of Captains Flat NSW is 611 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.7 people per km².Captains Flat is ranked #4,710 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Captains Flat?

The median personal income in Captains Flat NSW is $1,011 per week, or $52,572 per year.The median household income is $1,644 per week.Family income is $2,211 per week.Captains Flat is ranked #1,160 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Captains Flat?

Median rent in Captains Flat NSW is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 18.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Captains Flat ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Captains Flat?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Captains Flat NSW is $1,309. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Captains Flat?

The median age in Captains Flat NSW is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Captains Flat a good suburb to live in?

Captains Flat is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 611.The median income is $1,011/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.2% 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: 10803. All dollar figures in AUD.