Capel
Elgin
Elgin at a glance
Median house
$477,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$315,360
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
133
Median age 46
About
Welcome to Elgin.
Elgin is a suburb in Western Australia.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$477,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $315,360.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$325/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
$477,000
Sales data pending
$315,360
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
133
Median age: 46
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20263.54%
Based on $477,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20264.95%
Based on $315,360 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202656%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
133
Median age
46
Family households
73%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
Crime data not available for this suburb.
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 Elgin.
Local schools for Elgin
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Capel Primary School
Non-Government Schools
South-West John Calvin Christian College
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Elgin.
- What is the median house price in Elgin?
- The median house price in Elgin, WA 6237 is $477,000. The median unit price is $315,360. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Elgin postcode?
- Elgin is in the 6237 postcode, in WA, in the Capel region.
- What is the average rent in Elgin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $325, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Elgin?
- There are 2 schools serving Elgin on this page, including South-West John Calvin Christian College, Capel Primary School.
- How walkable is Elgin?
- Elgin has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Elgin?
- Elgin is close to Capel, The Plains, Stratham, Stirling Estate, Capel River.
- What is the population of Elgin?
- Elgin has approximately 133 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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