Capel River vs Elgin
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Elgin (1015) sits above Capel River (1007). Capel River skews owner-occupied (87%), Elgin runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
Buying in Capel River or Elgin?
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Capel River and Elgin side by side
| Measure | Capel River | Elgin |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $330/wk | $325/wk |
| Unit rent | $375/wk | $300/wk |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1007 | 1015 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 136 | 133 |
| Median age | 52 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 807 mm | 750 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.1°C | 30.3°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
- Elgin edges out on average school ICSEA (1015 vs 1007). Capel River also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 73%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Capel River vs Elgin: common questions
Does Capel River or Elgin have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Elgin 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.
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