Capel

Metricup

WA6280

Metricup at a glance

Population

263

Median age 40

The brief

What to know about Metricup.

Metricup (6280) sits in the Capel region of Western Australia.

Metricup has roughly 263 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Metricup's population at 263, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

263

Median age

40

Family households

85%

Lone person

17%

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)

$350/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$180/wk

Owner occupied

81%

Renter occupied

12%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

263

Median age: 40

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Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Metricup.

Local schools for Metricup

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Government School Catchment

Cowaramup Primary School

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Margaret River Primary School

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Margaret River Senior High School

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Frequently asked

About Metricup.

What is the Metricup postcode?
Metricup is in the 6280 postcode, in WA, in the Capel region.
What is the average rent in Metricup?
The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $180.
What schools are in Metricup?
There are 10 schools serving Metricup on this page, including Cowaramup Primary School, Yallingup Steiner School, Margaret River Primary School.
What suburbs are near Metricup?
Metricup is close to Cowaramup, Yelverton, Kaloorup, Wilyabrup, Treeton.
What is the population of Metricup?
Metricup has approximately 263 residents. The median age is 40.

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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