Captains Flat at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
611
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Captains Flat.
The postcode for Captains Flat is 2623 (NSW).
Captains Flat (2623) sits in the Queanbeyan-Palerang region of NSW.
Captains Flat has roughly 611 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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What it’s like to live here.
Captains Flat scores 0/100 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, 4 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Captains Flat's population at 611, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
611
Median age
40
Family households
67%
Lone person
29%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
611
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
29
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Captains Flat.
Local schools for Captains Flat
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Government School Catchment
Captains Flat Public School
Googong Public School
Michelago Public School
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Frequently asked
About Captains Flat.
- What is the Captains Flat postcode?
- Captains Flat is in the 2623 postcode, in NSW, in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council region.
- Where is Captains Flat?
- Captains Flat is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2623, in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Captains Flat?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Captains Flat?
- There are 20 schools serving Captains Flat on this page, including Captains Flat Public School, Googong Public School, The Anglican School Googong.
- How walkable is Captains Flat?
- Captains Flat has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Captains Flat?
- Captains Flat is close to Harolds Cross, Jingera, Primrose Valley, Urila, Rossi.
- What is the population of Captains Flat?
- The population of Captains Flat is approximately 611 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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