Capel at a glance
Median house
$527,500
Median unit
$240,480
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
2,606
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Capel.
The postcode for Capel is 6271 (WA).
The median house price in Capel is $527,500.
Capel (6271) sits in the Capel region of Western Australia. The median house here is $527,500, below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Capel has roughly 2,606 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Capel 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Capel's population at 2,606, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,606
Median age
42
Family households
74%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $527,500 on a typical sale, below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $240,480, roughly 54% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $106,000. Prices are below the Western Australia median, which keeps Capel on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$527,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
$527,500
$240,480
2,606
Median age: 42
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.25% (median rent $330/wk against a $527,500 price tag). Units yield 6.92% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (19%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.25%
Based on $527,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.92%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202678%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
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.
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Capel.
Local schools for Capel
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Government School Catchment
Capel Primary School
Non-Government Schools
South-West John Calvin Christian College
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Frequently asked
About Capel.
- What is the median house price in Capel?
- The median house price in Capel, WA 6271 is $527,500. The median unit price is $240,480.
- What is the Capel postcode?
- Capel is in the 6271 postcode, in WA, in the Capel region.
- Where is Capel?
- Capel is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6271, in the Capel region.
- What is the average rent in Capel?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Capel?
- There are 2 schools serving Capel on this page, including South-West John Calvin Christian College, Capel Primary School.
- How walkable is Capel?
- Capel has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Capel?
- Capel is close to Stirling Estate, Peppermint Grove Beach, Elgin, Forrest Beach, Stratham.
- What is the population of Capel?
- The population of Capel is approximately 2,606 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
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