Upper Capel at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
177
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Upper Capel.
The postcode for Upper Capel is 6239 (WA).
Upper Capel (6239) sits in the Donnybrook-Balingup region of Western Australia.
Upper Capel has roughly 177 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Upper Capel 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 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Upper Capel's population at 177, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (93% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (92% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
177
Median age
48
Family households
92%
Lone person
16%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
93%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
177
Median age: 48
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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
Transport
Education
Schools in Upper Capel.
Local schools for Upper Capel
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Government School Catchment
Donnybrook District High School
Non-Government Schools
St Mary's School
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Frequently asked
About Upper Capel.
- What is the Upper Capel postcode?
- Upper Capel is in the 6239 postcode, in WA, in the Donnybrook-Balingup region.
- Where is Upper Capel?
- Upper Capel is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6239, in the Donnybrook-Balingup region.
- What is the average rent in Upper Capel?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Upper Capel?
- There are 2 schools serving Upper Capel on this page, including St Mary's School, Donnybrook District High School.
- How walkable is Upper Capel?
- Upper Capel has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Upper Capel?
- Upper Capel is close to Donnybrook, Brookhampton, Beelerup, Paynedale, Charley Creek.
- What is the population of Upper Capel?
- The population of Upper Capel is approximately 177 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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