Capel WA

Postcode 6271 · Capel LGA

Capel is a smaller suburb in Western Australia within the Capel local government area (postcode 6271). With a population of 2,606, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 42. Households earn a median income of $74K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, labourers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Capel is $528,000, having surged 17.2% over the past year. Units have a median price of $230,000. The current median weekly rent is $600. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,498.

Capel is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 1015, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 2 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Capel offers a gross rental yield of 5.9%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($528K/$951K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.1x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +17.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.9% High Yield
Price vs State$528K/$951K Below Median
Affordability7.1x Moderate
Price Momentum+17.2% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$55,113
Mean Income$69,078
Earners3,863
YoY Change+0.9%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education1/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$528K
17.2% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$230K
0% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$320
POPULATION
2,606
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age42
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,425
Personal Income /wk$703
Mortgage /mth$1,498
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops2
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA1015
Total Students385
Government1
Independent1
Capel Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 979
South-West John Calvin Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1051
Data: 2024