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Capel River vs The Plains

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 9.7 km apart · Capel River profile · The Plains profile

Capel River The Plains

Capel River and The Plains are both sparsely populated areas in Western Australia. They differ sharply in wealth and age; the typical weekly household income in The Plains is $2,749, which is far higher than the $1,458 seen in Capel River. The Plains also has a much younger feel, with 23.1% of its population being children under 15 compared to just 10.3% in Capel River. Meanwhile, Capel River has a higher share of residents born overseas (14.7%) and more people who have completed Year 12 (54.4%).

Both areas are completely car-dependent, as they have a walkability score of 0.0. They also share a similar age profile for seniors, with about 17% of residents aged 65 and over. While Capel River has more people who volunteer and a higher share of homes owned outright, The Plains has a larger gap in high-income earners, with 29.5% of people earning $2,000 or more a week.

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Where they differ most

Family income: $2,400 higher in The Plains Personal income: $752 higher in The Plains PT commute: 5.6 pts higher in Capel River Household income: $1,291 higher in The Plains Unemployment: 7.9 pts higher in Capel River

Demographics & Identity

Population in Capel Riverin The Plains +84 larger in Capel River gap narrowing
136 46th pct 52 29th pct
Median age in Capel Riverin The Plains +4 yrs older in Capel River gap widening
52 yrs 77th pct 48 yrs 62nd pct
First Nations in Capel Riverin The Plains +3.7 pts higher in Capel River gap widening
3.7% 65th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Aged 65+ in Capel Riverin The Plains +0.3 pts higher in Capel River gap narrowing
17.6% 45th pct 17.3% 43rd pct
Under 15 in Capel Riverin The Plains +12.8 pts higher in The Plains gap widening
10.3% 17th pct 23.1% 84th pct
De facto in Capel Riverin The Plains +2.2 pts higher in The Plains gap narrowing
7.4% 19th pct 9.5% 29th pct

Age structure

37.5% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +6.7 pts 30.8%
10.3% Children (0–14) +12.8 pts ▸ 23.1%
6.6% Young adults (25–44) +12.6 pts ▸ 19.2%
17.6% Seniors (65+) ◂ +0.3 pts 17.3%
12.5% Youth (15–24) ◂ +4.8 pts 7.7%

Marital status

63.8% Married +11.2 pts ▸ 75.0%
25.9% Never married ◂ +5.4 pts 20.5%
15.5% Divorced ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Widowed +9.1 pts ▸ 9.1%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Capel River The Plains

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Capel Riverin The Plains +14.7 pts higher in Capel River gap widening
14.7% 63rd pct 0.0% 0th pct

Country of birth

78.7% Australia +2.1 pts ▸ 80.8%
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

49.3% English +6.5 pts ▸ 55.8%
45.6% Australian ◂ +16.7 pts 28.8%
4.4% Italian +12.9 pts ▸ 17.3%
14.0% Irish ◂ +14.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Dutch +13.5 pts ▸ 13.5%
9.6% Scottish +2.0 pts ▸ 11.5%
7.4% German ◂ +7.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Capel Riverin The Plains +2.2 pts higher in Capel River gap steady
2.2% 41st pct 0.0% 0th pct
Limited English in Capel Riverin The Plains even gap steady
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

93.4% English only ◂ +14.5 pts 78.8%
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 The Plains +8.8 pts higher in The Plains gap widening
31.6% 26th pct 40.4% 49th pct

Religious affiliation

44.9% Christianity +3.2 pts ▸ 48.1%
31.6% No religion +8.8 pts ▸ 40.4%
22.1% Not stated +2.9 pts ▸ 25.0%
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 The Plains +17.5 pts higher in Capel River gap narrowing
54.4% 71st pct 36.8% 28th pct
Bachelor+ in Capel Riverin The Plains +9.3 pts higher in Capel River gap widening
20.7% 69th pct 11.4% 36th pct
Schools ≤3 km in Capel Riverin The Plains even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

54.4% Year 12 ◂ +17.5 pts 36.8%
22.8% Year 10 +0.9 pts ▸ 23.7%
8.8% Year 11 +12.3 pts ▸ 21.1%
3.5% Year 9 or below ◂ +3.5 pts 0.0%

Highest qualification level

35.1% Certificate III / IV ◂ +3.6 pts 31.6%
25.7% Bachelor degree +0.6 pts ▸ 26.3%
18.9% Advanced diploma / diploma ◂ +18.9 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

24.3% Engineering & related ◂ +24.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences +15.8 pts ▸ 15.8%
5.4% Education +10.4 pts ▸ 15.8%
14.9% Health ◂ +14.9 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%
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 The Plains +$752 higher in The Plains gap widening
$790 57th pct $1,542 99th pct
Household income in Capel Riverin The Plains +$1,291 higher in The Plains gap widening
$1,458 45th pct $2,749 93rd pct
Family income in Capel Riverin The Plains +$2,400 higher in The Plains gap widening
$1,474 25th pct $3,874 100th pct
High earners in Capel Riverin The Plains +22.6 pts higher in The Plains gap widening
6.9% 43rd pct 29.5% 100th pct
High-income homes in Capel Riverin The Plains +17.2 pts higher in The Plains
19.1% 60th pct 36.4% 90th 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%
6.4% $4,000 or more +16.3 pts ▸ 22.7%
12.8% Under $650 +0.9 pts ▸ 13.6%
12.8% $3,000–$3,999 +0.9 pts ▸ 13.6%

Personal income distribution

46.6% Under $650 ◂ +30.6 pts 15.9%
44.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +15.3 pts 29.5%
17.2% $1,500–$2,999 +23.7 pts ▸ 40.9%
0.0% $3,000 or more +18.2 pts ▸ 18.2%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Capel Riverin The Plains +4.1 pts higher in Capel River
27.2% 42nd pct 23.1% 23rd pct
Mental health in Capel Riverin The Plains +7.4 pts higher in The Plains
2.2% 12th pct 9.6% 65th pct
Needs assistance in Capel Riverin The Plains +5.8 pts higher in The Plains gap widening
0.0% 0th pct 5.8% 63rd pct

Long-term health conditions reported

10.3% Arthritis +7.0 pts ▸ 17.3%
2.2% Mental health +7.4 pts ▸ 9.6%
8.8% Asthma ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
5.9% Cancer ◂ +5.9 pts 0.0%
5.9% Other condition ◂ +0.1 pts 5.8%
4.4% Heart disease ◂ +4.4 pts 0.0%
2.2% Diabetes ◂ +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 +2.9 pts ▸ 65.4%
16.9% One condition +2.3 pts ▸ 19.2%
5.1% Two conditions +2.5 pts ▸ 7.7%
2.9% Three or more ◂ +2.9 pts 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Capel Riverin The Plains +11.4 pts higher in Capel River gap widening
25.0% 75th pct 13.6% 28th pct
Unpaid carers in Capel Riverin The Plains +2.1 pts higher in Capel River gap steady
11.2% 34th pct 9.1% 21st pct
Unpaid child care in Capel Riverin The Plains +11.4 pts higher in Capel River gap widening
25.0% 48th pct 13.6% 11th pct
Defence service in Capel Riverin The Plains +2.6 pts higher in Capel River
2.6% 49th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Housework 15h+ in Capel Riverin The Plains +2.5 pts higher in Capel River gap narrowing
20.7% 29th pct 18.2% 19th pct

First Nations

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

Family & Households

Household size in Capel Riverin The Plains +0.2 larger in Capel River gap steady
2.5 50th pct 2.3 29th pct
One-parent in Capel Riverin The Plains +7.0 pts higher in Capel River gap widening
7.0% 28th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Living alone in Capel Riverin The Plains +5.1 pts higher in The Plains
8.5% 5th pct 13.6% 14th pct

Family composition

51.0% Couples with children +5.8 pts ▸ 56.8%
35.0% Couples without children +3.6 pts ▸ 38.6%
7.0% One-parent families ◂ +7.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

42.6% 2 people +2.9 pts ▸ 45.5%
8.5% 1 person +5.1 pts ▸ 13.6%
6.4% 3 people +7.3 pts ▸ 13.6%
12.8% 4 people +0.9 pts ▸ 13.6%
6.4% 5 people ◂ +6.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Capel Riverin The Plains +$135 higher in Capel River gap steady
$375 77th pct $240 37th pct
Mortgage in Capel Riverin The Plains +$434 higher in Capel River gap narrowing
$2,167 80th pct $1,733 57th pct
People / bedroom in Capel Riverin The Plains even gap narrowing
0.80 43rd pct 0.80 43rd pct
Renting in Capel Riverin The Plains +16.6 pts higher in The Plains
10.6% 29th pct 27.3% 75th pct
Owned outright in Capel Riverin The Plains +10.2 pts higher in Capel River
51.1% 77th pct 40.9% 49th pct
Separate houses in Capel Riverin The Plains +9.8 pts higher in The Plains
76.6% 16th pct 86.4% 26th pct
3+ bedrooms in Capel Riverin The Plains +3.6 pts higher in Capel River
80.9% 54th pct 77.3% 44th pct

How homes are owned or rented

51.1% Owned outright ◂ +10.2 pts 40.9%
36.2% Owned with a mortgage +13.8 pts ▸ 50.0%
10.6% Rented +16.6 pts ▸ 27.3%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

76.6% Separate house +9.8 pts ▸ 86.4%
12.8% Townhouse / semi-detached +5.4 pts ▸ 18.2%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

19.1% 4 bedrooms +44.5 pts ▸ 63.6%
36.2% 3 bedrooms ◂ +22.5 pts 13.6%
25.5% 5 or more ◂ +25.5 pts 0.0%
17.0% 2 bedrooms ◂ +3.4 pts 13.6%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

0.0% $200–$349 +66.7 pts ▸ 66.7%
0.0% Under $200 even 0.0%
0.0% $350–$549 even 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

17.6% $3,000 or more +36.9 pts ▸ 54.5%
47.1% Under $1,000 ◂ +10.7 pts 36.4%
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 The Plains even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Capel Riverin The Plains +1.6 pts higher in Capel River gap steady
18.3% 55th pct 16.7% 50th pct
PT commute in Capel Riverin The Plains +5.6 pts higher in Capel River gap widening
5.6% 92nd pct 0.0% 0th pct
PT stops in Capel Riverin The Plains even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Capel Riverin The Plains even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Capel Riverin The Plains even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Capel Riverin The Plains even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Drive to city in Capel Riverin The Plains +1 longer in Capel River
128 85th pct 127 85th pct

How people get to work

52.1% Car (driver) +4.6 pts ▸ 56.7%
0.0% Walked +23.3 pts ▸ 23.3%
18.3% Worked at home ◂ +1.6 pts 16.7%
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%

Motor vehicles per home

34.8% 2 vehicles ◂ +12.1 pts 22.7%
30.4% 4 or more +1.4 pts ▸ 31.8%
17.4% 1 vehicle +5.3 pts ▸ 22.7%
21.7% 3 vehicles ◂ +3.6 pts 18.2%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Capel Riverin The Plains +16.0 pts higher in Capel River gap narrowing
16.0% 10th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Recent arrivals in Capel Riverin The Plains
0.0% 0th pct —

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Capel Riverin The Plains +7.9 pts higher in Capel River gap widening
7.9% 87th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Participation in Capel Riverin The Plains +2.7 pts higher in The Plains gap narrowing
65.5% 68th pct 68.2% 76th pct
Full-time in Capel Riverin The Plains +2.5 pts higher in Capel River gap steady
59.2% 56th pct 56.7% 42nd pct

Industries people work in

25.4% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +18.0 pts ▸ 43.3%
9.9% Mining +13.5 pts ▸ 23.3%
16.9% Health care & social assistance ◂ +6.9 pts 10.0%
14.1% Manufacturing ◂ +14.1 pts 0.0%
9.9% Transport & warehousing ◂ +9.9 pts 0.0%
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

23.9% Managers +16.1 pts ▸ 40.0%
15.5% Clerical & administrative +1.2 pts ▸ 16.7%
15.5% Professionals ◂ +15.5 pts 0.0%
15.5% Technicians & trades ◂ +5.5 pts 10.0%
8.5% Machinery operators & drivers +4.9 pts ▸ 13.3%
8.5% Labourers +1.5 pts ▸ 10.0%
4.2% Sales workers ◂ +4.2 pts 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Capel Riverin The Plains even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Capel Riverin The Plains even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Capel Riverin The Plains even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Capel Riverin The Plains even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Capel Riverin The Plains even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Capel Riverin The Plains even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Capel Riverin The Plains even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Capel Riverin The Plains even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Capel Riverin The Plains +7.4 more in Capel River
7.4 35th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Capel Riverin The Plains +0 higher in Capel River
1 45th pct 0 39th pct
Mean slope in Capel Riverin The Plains +2.5 pts higher in Capel River
7.0% 63rd pct 4.5% 36th pct

Compare Capel River with nearby areas

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Compare The Plains with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Capel River vs The Plains [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL50252/capel-river/vs/SAL51444/the-plains