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Upper Capel WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Upper Capel WA is 177 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Upper Capel is $758 per week ($39,416 per year). Median rent in Upper Capel is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Upper Capel has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Upper Capel has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Upper Capel is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Capel is $1,647.

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Upper Capel Population

residents (Census 2021)

Upper Capel Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$758/wk

$39,416 per year

#4358 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,647/mo

Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Upper Capel Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.8% (93) Female 47.2% (83)

Population Density

1.6

people per km²

177 people · 108.2 km²

Households

2.8

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,062

Family income/wk

Upper 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Upper Capel Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

54.4% 31 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

45.6% 26 dwellings

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

Upper Capel Country of Birth

Australia

91.8%

England

8.2%

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

Upper Capel Religion

No Religion

56.0%

Anglican

15.5%

Catholic

10.7%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

4.2%

Uniting Church

4.2%

Christian (other)

3.6%

Othr Protestnt

3.0%

Baptist

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Upper Capel Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

61.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.2%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.7%

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

Upper Capel Employment

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Employed full-time

43.5% 57 people

⏰

Employed part-time

19.8% 26 people

🔍

Unemployed

2.3% 3 people

🏠

Not in labour force

34.4% 45 people

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

Upper Capel Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

38.6%

Certificate III/IV

35.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

25.7%

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

Upper Capel Occupation

Managers

34.6%

Professionals

25.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.0%

Community & Personal Service

7.7%

Labourers

7.7%

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

Upper Capel Field of Study

Engineering

26.9%

Education

17.3%

Health

13.5%

Society & Culture

13.5%

Management & Commerce

11.5%

Agriculture & Environment

9.6%

Creative Arts

7.7%

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

Upper Capel Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Upper Capel Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

6.8%

$500-$649/wk

8.5%

$650-$799/wk

5.1%

$800-$999/wk

5.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

13.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.1%

$4,000+/wk

11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Upper Capel Marital Status

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Married

61.2% 85

📋

Divorced

8.6% 12

🕊️

Widowed

5.0% 7

👤

Never married

25.2% 35

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Upper Capel Ancestry

English

36.8%

Australian

32.0%

Irish

9.0%

Scottish

4.1%

German

3.8%

Italian

3.0%

Other

2.6%

Welsh

2.3%

Croatian

1.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.5%

Dutch

1.5%

New Zealander

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Upper Capel School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

23.3%

Secondary — Government

16.3%

Pre-school

14.0%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

11.6%

Vocational Education

11.6%

Secondary — Catholic

9.3%

Primary — Catholic

7.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

7.0%

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

Upper Capel Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.1% 7

✅

No need for assistance

97.9% 326

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

Upper Capel Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

27.6% 37

—

Not a volunteer

72.4% 97

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Upper Capel Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

15.0%

$800-$999/mo

15.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

15.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

40.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Upper Capel How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.0%

Car (passenger)

12.5%

Did not go to work

7.1%

Walked only

5.4%

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

Upper Capel Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.8%

2 vehicles

39.3%

3 vehicles

34.4%

4+ vehicles

11.5%

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

Upper Capel Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

5.7%

3 bedrooms

37.7%

4 bedrooms

43.4%

5 bedrooms

13.2%

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

Upper Capel Population Mobility

4.2%

moved in the last year

28.5%

moved in the last 5 years

4.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Upper Capel Indigenous Population

1.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

338

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Upper Capel Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Mental health

Stroke

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

Upper Capel Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.4%

$1-$149/wk

13.4%

$150-$299/wk

7.9%

$300-$399/wk

2.4%

$400-$499/wk

6.3%

$500-$649/wk

5.5%

$650-$799/wk

4.7%

$800-$999/wk

7.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.5%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Upper Capel Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

44.7%

Couple — no children

32.7%

Couple — no children under 15

20.7%

One parent — children under 15

2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Upper Capel Military Service

🏅

Previously served

2.2% 3

👤

Never served

97.8% 133

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Upper Capel Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.2% 23

—

Did not provide

82.8% 111

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Upper Capel Children Ever Born

No children

25.0%

1 child

6.8%

2 children

50.0%

3 children

18.2%

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

Upper Capel When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2011–2015

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

Upper Capel Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

27.3%

5–14 hours

21.6%

15–29 hours

16.5%

30+ hours

15.8%

Did not do domestic work

18.7%

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

Upper Capel Household Size

1 person

15.2%

2 persons

39.4%

3 persons

13.6%

4 persons

21.2%

5 persons

10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Upper Capel Where Residents Moved From

Same address

159

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Upper Capel Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Upper Capel Rent Prices & Affordability

19%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,583/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.0%

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

If you earn X in Upper Capel

Your weekly income

≈ $6,860/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,283/wk

Rent share 19.0%

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Upper Capel vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Teesdale (WA)

Pop: 89 Income: $700/wk Rent: $200/wk

Mocardy

Pop: 89 Income: $949/wk Rent: $185/wk

Nornalup

Pop: 89 Income: $533/wk Rent: $200/wk

Scotts Brook

Pop: 89 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $200/wk

Thomson Brook

Pop: 89 Income: $684/wk Rent: $200/wk

Kaloorup

Pop: 90 Income: $866/wk Rent: $240/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Capel

What is the population of Upper Capel WA?

The population of Upper Capel WA is 177 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.6 people per km².Upper Capel is ranked #7,297 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Upper Capel?

The median personal income in Upper Capel WA is $758 per week, or $39,416 per year.The median household income is $1,583 per week.Family income is $2,062 per week.Upper Capel is ranked #4,358 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Upper Capel?

Median rent in Upper Capel WA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 19.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Upper Capel ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Upper Capel?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Upper Capel WA is $1,647. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Upper Capel?

The median age in Upper Capel WA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Upper Capel a good suburb to live in?

Upper Capel is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 177.The median income is $758/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.0% 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: 51480. All dollar figures in AUD.