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Capel River vs Paynedale

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 13 km apart · Capel River profile · Paynedale profile

Capel River Paynedale

Capel River and Paynedale are two sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. They differ sharply in age and income; Capel River is much older, with a typical resident aged 52, while Paynedale is younger at 40. Paynedale is also significantly wealthier, with a typical family income of $3,062 per week compared to $1,474 in Capel River. Families with children are far more common in Paynedale, where 35% of people are under 15, while only 10.3% of Capel River residents are in that age group.

Both areas have tracked similarly in their isolation, with neither having any public transport stops or amenities within a 15-minute walk. They share similar household sizes, with both averaging 2.5 people per home, and nearly identical rates of adults with a bachelor degree or higher. However, they have diverged in their stability; 34% of Paynedale residents moved in the last five years, which is far higher than the 16% seen in Capel River.

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Where they differ most

Family income: $1,588 higher in Paynedale Under 15: 24.7 pts higher in Paynedale Separate houses: 23.4 pts higher in Paynedale PT commute: 5.6 pts higher in Capel River Unemployment: 7.9 pts higher in Capel River

Demographics & Identity

Population in Capel Riverin Paynedale +76 larger in Capel River gap narrowing
136 46th pct 60 31st pct
Median age in Capel Riverin Paynedale +12 yrs older in Capel River gap widening
52 yrs 77th pct 40 yrs 29th pct
First Nations in Capel Riverin Paynedale +3.7 pts higher in Capel River gap widening
3.7% 65th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Capel Riverin Paynedale +17.6 pts higher in Capel River gap widening
17.6% 45th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Under 15 in Capel Riverin Paynedale +24.7 pts higher in Paynedale gap widening
10.3% 17th pct 35.0% 100th pct
De facto in Capel Riverin Paynedale +16.4 pts higher in Paynedale gap widening
7.4% 19th pct 23.8% 92nd pct

Age structure

37.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +2.5 pts 35.0%
10.3% Children (0–14) +24.7 pts ▸ 35.0%
6.6% Young adults (25–44) +13.4 pts ▸ 20.0%
17.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
12.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +12.5 pts 0.0%

Marital status

63.8% Married ◂ +4.2 pts 59.6%
25.9% Never married ◂ +13.1 pts 12.8%
15.5% Divorced ◂ +0.6 pts 14.9%
0.0% Widowed even 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Capel River Paynedale

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Capel Riverin Paynedale +9.7 pts higher in Capel River gap widening
14.7% 63rd pct 5.0% 21st pct

Country of birth

78.7% Australia +8.0 pts ▸ 86.7%
6.6% England +5.0 pts ▸ 11.7%
0.0% New Zealand +5.0 pts ▸ 5.0%
3.7% South Africa ◂ +3.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China 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

49.3% English +2.4 pts ▸ 51.7%
45.6% Australian ◂ +3.9 pts 41.7%
4.4% Italian +13.9 pts ▸ 18.3%
9.6% Scottish +7.1 pts ▸ 16.7%
14.0% Irish ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
7.4% German ◂ +2.4 pts 5.0%
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 Paynedale +2.2 pts higher in Capel River gap narrowing
2.2% 41st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Capel Riverin Paynedale even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

93.4% English only even 93.3%
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 Paynedale +20.0 pts higher in Paynedale gap widening
31.6% 26th pct 51.7% 83rd pct

Religious affiliation

31.6% No religion +20.0 pts ▸ 51.7%
44.9% Christianity +0.1 pts ▸ 45.0%
22.1% Not stated ◂ +13.7 pts 8.3%
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 Paynedale +11.8 pts higher in Capel River gap narrowing
54.4% 71st pct 42.6% 44th pct
Bachelor+ in Capel Riverin Paynedale +0.6 pts higher in Paynedale gap narrowing
20.7% 69th pct 21.3% 71st pct
Schools ≤3 km in Capel Riverin Paynedale +2 more in Paynedale
0 0th pct 2 62nd pct
Avg size in Capel Riverin Paynedale
— 291 47th pct
ICSEA in Capel Riverin Paynedale
— 971 38th pct

Highest year of school

54.4% Year 12 ◂ +11.8 pts 42.6%
22.8% Year 10 +2.7 pts ▸ 25.5%
8.8% Year 11 +1.9 pts ▸ 10.6%
3.5% Year 9 or below +2.9 pts ▸ 6.4%

Highest qualification level

25.7% Bachelor degree +12.8 pts ▸ 38.5%
35.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +4.4 pts 30.8%
18.9% Advanced diploma / diploma +8.0 pts ▸ 26.9%
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

24.3% Engineering & related ◂ +1.2 pts 23.1%
12.2% Management & commerce +7.1 pts ▸ 19.2%
10.8% Society & culture +8.4 pts ▸ 19.2%
14.9% Health ◂ +3.3 pts 11.5%
13.5% Agriculture & environment ◂ +13.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts +11.5 pts ▸ 11.5%
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% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Capel Riverin Paynedale +$314 higher in Paynedale gap widening
$790 57th pct $1,104 87th pct
Household income in Capel Riverin Paynedale +$417 higher in Paynedale gap narrowing
$1,458 45th pct $1,875 69th pct
Family income in Capel Riverin Paynedale +$1,588 higher in Paynedale gap widening
$1,474 25th pct $3,062 91st pct
High earners in Capel Riverin Paynedale +14.4 pts higher in Paynedale gap widening
6.9% 43rd pct 21.3% 90th pct
High-income homes in Capel Riverin Paynedale +43.4 pts higher in Paynedale gap widening
19.1% 60th pct 62.5% 100th pct

Household income distribution

34.0% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +21.5 pts 12.5%
6.4% $4,000 or more +27.0 pts ▸ 33.3%
31.9% $650–$1,499 ◂ +15.2 pts 16.7%
12.8% $3,000–$3,999 +16.4 pts ▸ 29.2%
12.8% Under $650 ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%

Personal income distribution

46.6% Under $650 ◂ +10.4 pts 36.2%
44.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +27.8 pts 17.0%
17.2% $1,500–$2,999 ◂ +2.3 pts 14.9%
0.0% $3,000 or more +14.9 pts ▸ 14.9%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Capel Riverin Paynedale +7.2 pts higher in Capel River
27.2% 42nd pct 20.0% 14th pct
Mental health in Capel Riverin Paynedale +2.2 pts higher in Capel River
2.2% 12th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Needs assistance in Capel Riverin Paynedale even gap narrowing
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

10.3% Arthritis ◂ +3.6 pts 6.7%
5.9% Other condition +4.1 pts ▸ 10.0%
8.8% Asthma ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
5.9% Cancer ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
2.2% Diabetes +2.8 pts ▸ 5.0%
4.4% Heart disease +0.6 pts ▸ 5.0%
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 +14.2 pts ▸ 76.7%
16.9% One condition ◂ +11.9 pts 5.0%
5.1% Two conditions ◂ +0.1 pts 5.0%
2.9% Three or more ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Capel Riverin Paynedale +6.9 pts higher in Paynedale gap widening
25.0% 75th pct 31.9% 87th pct
Unpaid carers in Capel Riverin Paynedale +0.6 pts higher in Capel River gap narrowing
11.2% 34th pct 10.6% 29th pct
Unpaid child care in Capel Riverin Paynedale +6.9 pts higher in Paynedale gap narrowing
25.0% 48th pct 31.9% 80th pct
Defence service in Capel Riverin Paynedale +4.2 pts higher in Paynedale
2.6% 49th pct 6.8% 89th pct
Housework 15h+ in Capel Riverin Paynedale +15.5 pts higher in Paynedale gap widening
20.7% 29th pct 36.2% 90th pct

First Nations

First Nations people in Capel Riverin Paynedale +5 larger in Capel River
5 49th pct 0 0th pct
Median age in Capel Riverin Paynedale +14 yrs older in Paynedale
19 yrs 21st pct 33 yrs 71st pct
Median income in Capel Riverin Paynedale +$450 higher in Paynedale
$450 25th pct $900 73rd pct
Household income in Capel Riverin Paynedale +$226 higher in Capel River
$1,375 35th pct $1,149 24th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Capel Riverin Paynedale even gap narrowing
2.5 50th pct 2.5 50th pct
One-parent in Capel Riverin Paynedale +7.0 pts higher in Capel River gap narrowing
7.0% 28th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Capel Riverin Paynedale +4.0 pts higher in Paynedale gap narrowing
8.5% 5th pct 12.5% 12th pct

Family composition

51.0% Couples with children +11.0 pts ▸ 62.0%
35.0% Couples without children +15.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
7.0% One-parent families ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families +6.0 pts ▸ 6.0%

Household size

42.6% 2 people +24.1 pts ▸ 66.7%
12.8% 4 people ◂ +12.8 pts 0.0%
8.5% 1 person +4.0 pts ▸ 12.5%
6.4% 3 people +6.1 pts ▸ 12.5%
0.0% 6 or more +12.5 pts ▸ 12.5%
6.4% 5 people ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Capel Riverin Paynedale
$375 77th pct —
Mortgage in Capel Riverin Paynedale +$833 higher in Paynedale gap widening
$2,167 80th pct $3,000 92nd pct
People / bedroom in Capel Riverin Paynedale even gap steady
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Capel Riverin Paynedale +10.6 pts higher in Capel River gap narrowing
10.6% 29th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Owned outright in Capel Riverin Paynedale +5.2 pts higher in Capel River gap narrowing
51.1% 77th pct 45.8% 64th pct
Separate houses in Capel Riverin Paynedale +23.4 pts higher in Paynedale gap widening
76.6% 16th pct 100.0% 100th pct
3+ bedrooms in Capel Riverin Paynedale +15.0 pts higher in Paynedale gap narrowing
80.9% 54th pct 95.8% 91st pct

How homes are owned or rented

51.1% Owned outright ◂ +5.2 pts 45.8%
36.2% Owned with a mortgage +13.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
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

19.1% 4 bedrooms +30.9 pts ▸ 50.0%
36.2% 3 bedrooms +9.7 pts ▸ 45.8%
25.5% 5 or more ◂ +25.5 pts 0.0%
17.0% 2 bedrooms +3.8 pts ▸ 20.8%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

17.6% $3,000 or more +40.7 pts ▸ 58.3%
47.1% Under $1,000 ◂ +47.1 pts 0.0%
17.6% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,800–$2,999 even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Capel Riverin Paynedale even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Capel Riverin Paynedale +1.1 pts higher in Capel River gap narrowing
18.3% 55th pct 17.2% 52nd pct
PT commute in Capel Riverin Paynedale +5.6 pts higher in Capel River gap widening
5.6% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Capel Riverin Paynedale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Capel Riverin Paynedale even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Capel Riverin Paynedale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Capel Riverin Paynedale even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Capel Riverin Paynedale +25 longer in Paynedale
128 85th pct 153 90th pct

How people get to work

52.1% Car (driver) +3.1 pts ▸ 55.2%
18.3% Worked at home ◂ +1.1 pts 17.2%
5.6% Bus ◂ +5.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

34.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +1.4 pts 33.3%
30.4% 4 or more ◂ +30.4 pts 0.0%
17.4% 1 vehicle +11.8 pts ▸ 29.2%
21.7% 3 vehicles +3.3 pts ▸ 25.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Capel Riverin Paynedale +17.9 pts higher in Paynedale gap steady
16.0% 10th pct 34.0% 61st pct
Recent arrivals in Capel Riverin Paynedale
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Capel Riverin Paynedale +7.9 pts higher in Capel River gap widening
7.9% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Capel Riverin Paynedale +2.6 pts higher in Paynedale gap widening
65.5% 68th pct 68.1% 76th pct
Full-time in Capel Riverin Paynedale +9.8 pts higher in Paynedale gap narrowing
59.2% 56th pct 69.0% 87th pct

Industries people work in

25.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +25.4 pts 0.0%
9.9% Mining +7.4 pts ▸ 17.2%
16.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +16.9 pts 0.0%
14.1% Manufacturing ◂ +0.3 pts 13.8%
9.9% Transport & warehousing +3.9 pts ▸ 13.8%
8.5% Construction ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
8.5% Professional & technical ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
8.5% Public administration & safety ◂ +8.5 pts 0.0%
7.0% Wholesale trade ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
4.2% Retail trade ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

8.5% Machinery operators & drivers +22.6 pts ▸ 31.0%
15.5% Professionals +8.6 pts ▸ 24.1%
8.5% Labourers +15.7 pts ▸ 24.1%
23.9% Managers ◂ +6.7 pts 17.2%
15.5% Technicians & trades +5.2 pts ▸ 20.7%
15.5% Clerical & administrative +1.7 pts ▸ 17.2%
4.2% Sales workers +9.6 pts ▸ 13.8%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Capel Riverin Paynedale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 29th pct
Types ≤15 min in Capel Riverin Paynedale even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Capel Riverin Paynedale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Capel Riverin Paynedale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Capel Riverin Paynedale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Capel Riverin Paynedale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Capel Riverin Paynedale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Capel Riverin Paynedale even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Capel Riverin Paynedale +7.4 more in Capel River
7.4 35th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Capel Riverin Paynedale even
1 45th pct 1 44th pct
Mean slope in Capel Riverin Paynedale +2.5 pts higher in Paynedale
7.0% 63rd pct 9.6% 79th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Capel River vs Paynedale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50252/capel-river/vs/SAL51214/paynedale