Elgin at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
133
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Elgin.
The postcode for Elgin is 6237 (WA).
Elgin (6237) sits in the Capel region of Western Australia.
Elgin has roughly 133 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
Elgin 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 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Elgin's population at 133, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
133
Median age
46
Family households
73%
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· 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
133
Median age: 46
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
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Transport
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Education
Schools in Elgin.
Local schools for Elgin
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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 Elgin.
- What is the Elgin postcode?
- Elgin is in the 6237 postcode, in WA, in the Capel region.
- Where is Elgin?
- Elgin is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6237, 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?
- The population of Elgin is approximately 133 (2021 Census). 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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