Capel
Bovell
Bovell at a glance
Median house
$429,000
Median unit
$274,320
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
475
Median age 46
About
Welcome to Bovell.
Bovell (6280) sits in the Capel region of Western Australia. The median house here is $429,000, well below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Bovell has roughly 475 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $429,000 on a typical sale, well below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $274,320, roughly 36% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $86,000. Prices are well below the Western Australia median, which keeps Bovell on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$429,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$480/wk
Owner occupied
95%
Renter occupied
5%
At a deeper level
$429,000
$274,320
475
Median age: 46
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.24% (median rent $350/wk against a $429,000 price tag). Units yield 9.10% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (5%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20264.24%
Based on $429,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20269.10%
Based on $274,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202695%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bovell's population at 475, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (95% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (92% family households, 7% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
475
Median age
46
Family households
92%
Lone person
7%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bovell scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bovell.
Local schools for Bovell
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Geographe Primary School
Geographe Education Support Centre
Busselton Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Bovell.
- What is the median house price in Bovell?
- The median house price in Bovell, WA 6280 is $429,000. The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Bovell postcode?
- Bovell is in the 6280 postcode, in WA, in the Capel region.
- What is the average rent in Bovell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $480.
- What schools are in Bovell?
- There are 8 schools serving Bovell on this page, including Georgiana Molloy Anglican School, St Mary MacKillop College, Geographe Primary School.
- How walkable is Bovell?
- Bovell has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bovell?
- Bovell is close to Busselton, Yalyalup, Geographe, West Busselton, Reinscourt.
- What is the population of Bovell?
- Bovell has approximately 475 residents. The median age is 46.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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