Port Macquarie-Hastings

Caparra

NSW2429

Caparra at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

62

Median age 59

The brief

What to know about Caparra.

The postcode for Caparra is 2429 (NSW).

Caparra (2429) sits in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region of NSW.

Caparra has roughly 62 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Caparra 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 13 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Caparra's population at 62, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (108% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 38% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

62

Median age

59

Family households

69%

Lone person

38%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$300/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$255/wk

Owner occupied

108%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

62

Median age: 59

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Caparra.

Local schools for Caparra

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Government School Catchment

Bobin Public School

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Elands Public School

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Mount George Public School

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Frequently asked

About Caparra.

What is the Caparra postcode?
Caparra is in the 2429 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
Where is Caparra?
Caparra is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2429, in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region.
What is the average rent in Caparra?
The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
What schools are in Caparra?
There are 20 schools serving Caparra on this page, including Bobin Public School, Elands Public School, Mount George Public School.
How walkable is Caparra?
Caparra has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Caparra?
Caparra is close to Bobin, Wherrol Flat, Dingo Forest, Kippaxs, Warriwillah.
What is the population of Caparra?
The population of Caparra is approximately 62 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.

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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