Capel
Carbunup River
Carbunup River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
112
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Carbunup River.
Carbunup River (6280) sits in the Capel region of Western Australia.
Carbunup River has roughly 112 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Carbunup River 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Carbunup River's population at 112, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
112
Median age
45
Family households
79%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$373/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
112
Median age: 45
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
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Education
Schools in Carbunup River.
Local schools for Carbunup River
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Government School Catchment
Cape Naturaliste College
Vasse Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Carbunup River.
- What is the Carbunup River postcode?
- Carbunup River is in the 6280 postcode, in WA, in the Capel region.
- What is the average rent in Carbunup River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $373.
- What schools are in Carbunup River?
- There are 2 schools serving Carbunup River on this page, including Cape Naturaliste College, Vasse Primary School.
- How walkable is Carbunup River?
- Carbunup River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Carbunup River?
- Carbunup River is close to North Jindong, Marybrook, Anniebrook, Quindalup, Kealy.
- What is the population of Carbunup River?
- Carbunup River has approximately 112 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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