Richmond Valley Council

Capeen

NSW2469

Capeen at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

4,359

Median age 54

The brief

What to know about Capeen.

The postcode for Capeen is 2469 (NSW).

Capeen (2469) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.

Capeen has roughly 4,359 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.

Capeen 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 1 government primary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Capeen's population at 4,359, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.

Population

4,359

Median age

54

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$240/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$204/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

4,359

Median age: 54

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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 Capeen.

Local schools for Capeen

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Government School Catchment

Old Bonalbo Public School

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Bonalbo Central School

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Frequently asked

About Capeen.

What is the Capeen postcode?
Capeen is in the 2469 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
Where is Capeen?
Capeen is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2469, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
What is the average rent in Capeen?
The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $204.
What schools are in Capeen?
There are 2 schools serving Capeen on this page, including Old Bonalbo Public School, Bonalbo Central School.
How walkable is Capeen?
Capeen has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Capeen?
Capeen is close to Joes Box, Old Bonalbo, Haystack, Duck Creek, Yabbra.
What is the population of Capeen?
The population of Capeen is approximately 4,359 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.

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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