Capertee at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
130
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Capertee.
The postcode for Capertee is 2846 (NSW).
Capertee (2846) sits in the Mid-Western region of NSW.
Capertee has roughly 130 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Capertee 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 11 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Capertee's population at 130, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (47%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
130
Median age
53
Family households
52%
Lone person
47%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$195/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
130
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8
total offences in 2025
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 January 2025· State Police Open Data
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 Capertee.
Local schools for Capertee
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Government School Catchment
Capertee Public School
Cullen Bullen Public School
Portland Central School
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Frequently asked
About Capertee.
- What is the Capertee postcode?
- Capertee is in the 2846 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Western Regional Council region.
- Where is Capertee?
- Capertee is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2846, in the Mid-Western Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Capertee?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $195.
- What schools are in Capertee?
- There are 14 schools serving Capertee on this page, including Capertee Public School, Cullen Bullen Public School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Portland.
- How walkable is Capertee?
- Capertee has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Capertee?
- Capertee is close to Round Swamp, Ben Bullen, Clarence, Oakey Park, Palmers Oaky.
- What is the population of Capertee?
- The population of Capertee is approximately 130 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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