Capel Sound at a glance
Median house
$780,000
Median unit
$742,000
Population
5,246
Median age 59
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Population: 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $780,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $742,000, roughly 5% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $156,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
House prices in Capel Sound.
Median house price
$780,000
Median unit price $742,000.
Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
–
Weekly rent (unit)
–
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
$780,000
$742,000
5,246
Median age: 59
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The brief
What to know about Capel Sound.
Capel Sound's median house price is $780,000 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)).
Postcode 3940 (VIC), Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, part of Greater Melbourne.
Capel Sound (3940) sits in the Mornington Peninsula region of Victoria. The median house here is $780,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Capel Sound has roughly 5,246 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Capel Sound scores 2/100 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.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Capel Sound's population at 5,246, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (43%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
5,246
Median age
59
Family households
54%
Lone person
43%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Based on $780,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Based on $742,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202656%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · 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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
284
total offences in 2026
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
65
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Capel Sound.
Local schools for Capel Sound
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Eastbourne Primary School
Rosebud Secondary College
Tootgarook Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Capel Sound.
- What is the median house price in Capel Sound?
- The median house price in Capel Sound, VIC 3940 is $780,000 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $742,000.
- How much is my house worth in Capel Sound?
- A useful starting point is the Capel Sound median house price of $780,000 (units $742,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Capel Sound postcode?
- Capel Sound is in the 3940 postcode, in VIC, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
- Where is Capel Sound?
- Capel Sound is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3940. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Mornington Peninsula Shire Council region.
- What schools are in Capel Sound?
- There are 9 schools serving Capel Sound on this page, including Eastbourne Primary School, Advance College of Education Incorporated, Rosebud Secondary College.
- How walkable is Capel Sound?
- Capel Sound has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 65.
- What suburbs are near Capel Sound?
- Capel Sound is close to Rosebud West, Tootgarook, Rye, Rosebud, Boneo.
- What is the population of Capel Sound?
- The population of Capel Sound is approximately 5,246 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.
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