Capel River vs Capel
Capel scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Capel (1015) sits above Capel River (1007).
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Capel River and Capel side by side
| Measure | Capel River | Capel |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $527,500 |
| Median unit | – | $240,480 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $330/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $375/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 78.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1007 | 1015 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 136 | 2,606 |
| Median age | 52 | 42 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 807 mm | 712 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.1°C | 30.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Capel edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 1007).
Capel River vs Capel: common questions
Does Capel River or Capel have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Capel scores 1015 vs 1007 in Capel River. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Capel River or Capel?
Capel scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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