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Capel River vs Jarrahwood

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 18 km apart · Capel River profile · Jarrahwood profile

Capel River Jarrahwood

Capel River and Jarrahwood are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. There are significant differences in wealth, with the typical weekly household income in Capel River being far higher at $1,458 compared to $450 in Jarrahwood. While Capel River has a typical weekly personal income of $790, Jarrahwood's is much lower at $350. In contrast, monthly home-loan payments are far higher in Jarrahwood, where the typical payment is $3,770, compared to $2,167 in Capel River.

Both areas are completely car-dependent, with walkability scores of 0.0 and no homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, or shops. This lack of local amenities is a shared trait, as both have no public transport stops. Beyond this, the two areas differ in their layout, as street connectivity is far higher in Jarrahwood. The typical age of residents is similar, though they are slightly older in Jarrahwood at 54 compared to 52 in Capel River.

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Where they differ most

Population: 127 larger in Capel River Mortgage: $1,603 higher in Jarrahwood Household income: $1,008 higher in Capel River Personal income: $440 higher in Capel River Household size: 0.5 larger in Capel River

Demographics & Identity

Population in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood +127 larger in Capel River gap steady
136 46th pct 9 6th pct
Median age in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood +2 yrs older in Jarrahwood gap narrowing
52 yrs 77th pct 54 yrs 83rd pct
First Nations in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
3.7% 65th pct —
Aged 65+ in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
17.6% 45th pct —
Under 15 in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
10.3% 17th pct —
De facto in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
7.4% 19th pct —

Age structure

37.5% Older adults (45–64) +40.3 pts ▸ 77.8%
17.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
12.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%
10.3% Children (0–14) ◂ +10.3 pts 0.0%
6.6% Young adults (25–44) ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%

Marital status

63.8% Married ◂ +33.8 pts 30.0%
15.5% Divorced +14.5 pts ▸ 30.0%
25.9% Never married ◂ +25.9 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Capel River Jarrahwood

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
14.7% 63rd pct —

Country of birth

78.7% Australia +21.3 pts ▸ 100.0%
6.6% England ◂ +6.6 pts 0.0%
3.7% South Africa ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%

Ancestry

45.6% Australian +54.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
49.3% English +39.6 pts ▸ 88.9%
14.0% Irish ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
9.6% Scottish ◂ +9.6 pts 0.0%
7.4% German ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
4.4% Italian ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
2.2% 41st pct —
Limited English in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
0.0% 0th pct —

Language used at home

93.4% English only +28.8 pts ▸ 122.2%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

No religion in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
31.6% 26th pct —

Religious affiliation

44.9% Christianity ◂ +44.9 pts 0.0%
31.6% No religion +12.8 pts ▸ 44.4%
22.1% Not stated +22.4 pts ▸ 44.4%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
54.4% 71st pct —
Bachelor+ in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
20.7% 69th pct —
Schools ≤3 km in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

54.4% Year 12 +5.6 pts ▸ 60.0%
22.8% Year 10 ◂ +22.8 pts 0.0%
8.8% Year 11 ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
3.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

18.9% Advanced diploma / diploma +41.1 pts ▸ 60.0%
35.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +35.1 pts 0.0%
25.7% Bachelor degree ◂ +25.7 pts 0.0%
6.8% Graduate diploma / certificate ◂ +6.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

14.9% Health +85.1 pts ▸ 100.0%
24.3% Engineering & related ◂ +24.3 pts 0.0%
13.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
12.2% Management & commerce ◂ +12.2 pts 0.0%
10.8% Society & culture ◂ +10.8 pts 0.0%
5.4% Education ◂ +5.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Information technology even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood +$440 higher in Capel River gap widening
$790 57th pct $350 0th pct
Household income in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood +$1,008 higher in Capel River gap narrowing
$1,458 45th pct $450 0th pct
Family income in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood +$349 higher in Capel River gap narrowing
$1,474 25th pct $1,125 10th pct
High earners in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
6.9% 43rd pct —
High-income homes in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
19.1% 60th pct —

Household income distribution

34.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +34.0 pts 0.0%
31.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +31.9 pts 0.0%
12.8% Under $650 ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
12.8% $3,000–$3,999 ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
6.4% $4,000 or more ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

46.6% Under $650 ◂ +16.6 pts 30.0%
44.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +44.8 pts 0.0%
17.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +17.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
27.2% 42nd pct —
Mental health in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
2.2% 12th pct —
Needs assistance in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
0.0% 0th pct —

Long-term health conditions reported

10.3% Arthritis +67.5 pts ▸ 77.8%
8.8% Asthma ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
5.9% Cancer ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
5.9% Other condition ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
4.4% Heart disease ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
2.2% Diabetes ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
2.2% Mental health ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
2.2% Stroke ◂ +2.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

62.5% None ◂ +18.1 pts 44.4%
5.1% Two conditions +50.4 pts ▸ 55.6%
16.9% One condition +27.5 pts ▸ 44.4%
2.9% Three or more ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
25.0% 75th pct —
Unpaid carers in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
11.2% 34th pct —
Unpaid child care in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
25.0% 48th pct —
Defence service in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
2.6% 49th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
20.7% 29th pct —

First Nations

First Nations people in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood +5 larger in Capel River
5 49th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood +7 yrs older in Capel River
19 yrs 21st pct 12 yrs 7th pct
Median income in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
$450 25th pct —
Household income in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
$1,375 35th pct —

Family & Households

Household size in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood +0.5 larger in Capel River gap narrowing
2.5 50th pct 2.0 14th pct
One-parent in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
7.0% 28th pct —
Living alone in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
8.5% 5th pct —

Family composition

51.0% Couples with children +29.0 pts ▸ 80.0%
7.0% One-parent families +53.0 pts ▸ 60.0%
35.0% Couples without children ◂ +35.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

6.4% 3 people +118.6 pts ▸ 125.0%
8.5% 1 person +91.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
42.6% 2 people ◂ +42.6 pts 0.0%
12.8% 4 people ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
6.4% 5 people ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
$375 77th pct —
Mortgage in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood +$1,603 higher in Jarrahwood
$2,167 80th pct $3,770 99th pct
People / bedroom in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood +0.10 higher in Capel River gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.70 14th pct
Renting in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
10.6% 29th pct —
Owned outright in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
51.1% 77th pct —
Separate houses in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
76.6% 16th pct —
3+ bedrooms in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
80.9% 54th pct —

How homes are owned or rented

51.1% Owned outright +48.9 pts ▸ 100.0%
36.2% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +36.2 pts 0.0%
10.6% Rented ◂ +10.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

76.6% Separate house +23.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
12.8% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

36.2% 3 bedrooms +38.8 pts ▸ 75.0%
25.5% 5 or more ◂ +25.5 pts 0.0%
19.1% 4 bedrooms ◂ +19.1 pts 0.0%
17.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +17.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
0.0% 0th pct —
Work from home in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
18.3% 55th pct —
PT commute in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
5.6% 92nd pct —
PT stops in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
128 85th pct —

Motor vehicles per home

34.8% 2 vehicles +98.6 pts ▸ 133.3%
30.4% 4 or more ◂ +30.4 pts 0.0%
21.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +21.7 pts 0.0%
17.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +17.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
16.0% 10th pct —
Recent arrivals in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
7.9% 87th pct —
Participation in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
65.5% 68th pct —
Full-time in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood
59.2% 56th pct —

Walkability

Walk score in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood +7.4 more in Capel River
7.4 35th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood +8 higher in Jarrahwood
1 45th pct 9 72nd pct
Mean slope in Capel Riverin Jarrahwood +1.1 pts higher in Jarrahwood
7.0% 63rd pct 8.1% 72nd pct

Compare Capel River with nearby areas

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Compare Jarrahwood with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Capel River vs Jarrahwood [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50252/capel-river/vs/SAL50687/jarrahwood