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Capel vs Burekup

Urban Centre comparison ≈ 35 km apart · Capel profile · Burekup profile

Capel Burekup

Capel and Burekup (L) are two nearby Western Australian areas with very different profiles. Capel is more walkable and established, with 51.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and a typical resident aged 42. In contrast, Burekup (L) is much younger, with a typical age of 36, and has a wealthier population where typical weekly household incomes are $2,215, compared to $1,394 in Capel. Burekup (L) also has a higher proportion of working adults (72.5% versus 57.7%) and more people with a Year 12 qualification (48.2% versus 37.1%).

Both areas share very similar rental markets, with typical weekly rents sitting at $320 in Capel and $310 in Burekup (L). While they are alike in their low use of other languages at home, the gap in their economic profiles has widened since 2011. Burekup (L) has seen its lead grow in typical family incomes and the share of people earning over $2,000 a week, while Capel remains the more amenity-rich of the two.

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Where they differ most

Population: 1,811 larger in Capel Participation: 14.8 pts higher in Burekup Household income: $821 higher in Burekup One-parent: 9.3 pts higher in Capel Limited English: 0.1 pts higher in Capel

Demographics & Identity

Population in Capelin Burekup +1,811 larger in Capel gap narrowing
2,402 74th pct 591 39th pct
Median age in Capelin Burekup +6 yrs older in Capel gap narrowing
42 yrs 39th pct 36 yrs 18th pct
First Nations in Capelin Burekup +1.9 pts higher in Capel gap narrowing
3.7% 44th pct 1.9% 21st pct
Aged 65+ in Capelin Burekup +11.8 pts higher in Capel gap steady
19.4% 40th pct 7.6% 8th pct
Under 15 in Capelin Burekup +6.4 pts higher in Burekup gap widening
20.8% 74th pct 27.2% 93rd pct
De facto in Capelin Burekup +2.3 pts higher in Capel gap narrowing
17.1% 82nd pct 14.8% 68th pct

Age structure

22.1% Young adults (25–44) +7.7 pts ▸ 29.8%
20.8% Children (0–14) +6.4 pts ▸ 27.2%
27.1% Older adults (45–64) ◂ +0.7 pts 26.4%
19.4% Seniors (65+) ◂ +11.8 pts 7.6%
10.8% Youth (15–24) ◂ +0.8 pts 10.0%

Marital status

45.6% Married +11.5 pts ▸ 57.0%
32.7% Never married ◂ +2.6 pts 30.0%
11.7% Divorced ◂ +5.9 pts 5.8%
5.1% Widowed ◂ +1.9 pts 3.2%
4.9% Separated ◂ +1.7 pts 3.2%

Age & sex structure

Capel Burekup

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

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Capelin Burekup +1.6 pts higher in Capel gap steady
13.6% 68th pct 12.0% 58th pct

Country of birth

81.1% Australia +4.0 pts ▸ 85.1%
5.8% England ◂ +1.9 pts 3.9%
2.4% New Zealand ◂ +0.2 pts 2.2%
0.9% South Africa +0.4 pts ▸ 1.4%
0.1% Philippines +0.7 pts ▸ 0.8%
0.4% India ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.1% Italy ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%

Ancestry

48.3% English ◂ +1.0 pts 47.2%
45.2% Australian +1.9 pts ▸ 47.0%
9.9% Scottish ◂ +1.3 pts 8.6%
8.9% Irish ◂ +1.1 pts 7.8%
3.0% Italian +5.6 pts ▸ 8.6%
3.4% German +1.2 pts ▸ 4.6%
3.6% Dutch ◂ +2.2 pts 1.4%
0.2% Filipino +1.9 pts ▸ 2.0%
0.2% Indian +0.8 pts ▸ 1.0%
0.4% Chinese ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.1% Greek ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Capelin Burekup +0.1 pts higher in Capel gap narrowing
2.7% 33rd pct 2.5% 30th pct
Limited English in Capelin Burekup +0.1 pts higher in Capel gap steady
0.1% 48th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Language used at home

91.6% English only +4.3 pts ▸ 95.9%
0.4% Mandarin ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.1% Punjabi ◂ +0.1 pts 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese 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 Capelin Burekup +4.7 pts higher in Capel gap widening
55.6% 90th pct 50.9% 80th pct

Religious affiliation

55.6% No religion ◂ +4.7 pts 50.9%
35.7% Christianity +6.1 pts ▸ 41.8%
7.8% Not stated ◂ +1.7 pts 6.1%
0.7% Buddhism even 0.7%
0.4% Other religions +0.3 pts ▸ 0.7%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

Year 12 in Capelin Burekup +11.1 pts higher in Burekup gap widening
37.1% 46th pct 48.2% 76th pct
Bachelor+ in Capelin Burekup +2.5 pts higher in Burekup gap steady
9.9% 40th pct 12.5% 57th pct

Highest year of school

37.1% Year 12 +11.1 pts ▸ 48.2%
33.0% Year 10 ◂ +3.6 pts 29.4%
13.2% Year 11 +0.7 pts ▸ 13.9%
8.7% Year 9 or below ◂ +1.7 pts 7.1%

Highest qualification level

44.4% Certificate III / IV +1.6 pts ▸ 46.0%
12.3% Advanced diploma / diploma +2.9 pts ▸ 15.2%
13.5% Bachelor degree +1.0 pts ▸ 14.4%
3.9% Certificate I / II +1.8 pts ▸ 5.7%
3.2% Graduate diploma / certificate +0.9 pts ▸ 4.2%
1.9% Postgraduate degree even 1.9%

Field of qualification

18.8% Engineering & related +4.0 pts ▸ 22.8%
14.6% Society & culture ◂ +3.9 pts 10.6%
10.8% Management & commerce +3.3 pts ▸ 14.1%
8.7% Education +3.5 pts ▸ 12.2%
11.0% Health ◂ +1.9 pts 9.1%
6.3% Architecture & building ◂ +0.2 pts 6.1%
5.3% Food, hospitality & personal services ◂ +1.5 pts 3.8%
3.9% Agriculture & environment ◂ +1.7 pts 2.3%
2.3% Creative arts ◂ +2.3 pts 0.0%
2.0% Natural & physical sciences ◂ +0.8 pts 1.1%
0.8% Information technology +0.4 pts ▸ 1.1%

Income

Personal income in Capelin Burekup +$267 higher in Burekup gap widening
$694 56th pct $961 89th pct
Household income in Capelin Burekup +$821 higher in Burekup gap widening
$1,394 60th pct $2,215 90th pct
Family income in Capelin Burekup +$741 higher in Burekup gap widening
$1,698 58th pct $2,439 89th pct
High earners in Capelin Burekup +9.8 pts higher in Burekup gap widening
8.2% 65th pct 18.0% 93rd pct
High-income homes in Capelin Burekup +10.8 pts higher in Burekup gap widening
10.1% 47th pct 20.9% 83rd pct

Household income distribution

29.7% $1,500–$2,999 +6.7 pts ▸ 36.4%
27.8% $650–$1,499 ◂ +12.8 pts 15.0%
18.5% Under $650 ◂ +8.8 pts 9.7%
7.1% $3,000–$3,999 +5.0 pts ▸ 12.1%
3.0% $4,000 or more +5.7 pts ▸ 8.7%

Personal income distribution

43.3% Under $650 ◂ +12.8 pts 30.5%
31.2% $650–$1,499 +0.9 pts ▸ 32.1%
16.0% $1,500–$2,999 +9.4 pts ▸ 25.4%
1.6% $3,000 or more +3.0 pts ▸ 4.6%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Capelin Burekup +8.6 pts higher in Capel
34.1% 56th pct 25.5% 18th pct
Mental health in Capelin Burekup +4.7 pts higher in Capel
11.8% 75th pct 7.1% 21st pct
Needs assistance in Capelin Burekup +3.3 pts higher in Capel gap steady
6.5% 53rd pct 3.2% 12th pct

Long-term health conditions reported

13.7% Arthritis ◂ +5.3 pts 8.5%
11.8% Mental health ◂ +4.7 pts 7.1%
9.8% Other condition ◂ +3.9 pts 5.9%
9.6% Asthma ◂ +0.8 pts 8.8%
6.9% Diabetes ◂ +2.8 pts 4.1%
4.5% Heart disease ◂ +2.0 pts 2.5%
2.9% Cancer ◂ +1.2 pts 1.7%
2.7% Lung condition ◂ +1.0 pts 1.7%
1.0% Stroke ◂ +1.0 pts 0.0%
0.8% Dementia ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

56.0% None +14.6 pts ▸ 70.6%
21.0% One condition ◂ +2.2 pts 18.8%
8.4% Two conditions ◂ +3.3 pts 5.1%
4.8% Three or more ◂ +2.9 pts 1.9%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Capelin Burekup +7.5 pts higher in Burekup gap narrowing
17.0% 50th pct 24.5% 87th pct
Unpaid carers in Capelin Burekup +1.8 pts higher in Capel gap narrowing
13.5% 56th pct 11.8% 30th pct
Unpaid child care in Capelin Burekup +10.8 pts higher in Burekup gap widening
28.9% 72nd pct 39.7% 90th pct
Defence service in Capelin Burekup +0.4 pts higher in Capel
3.4% 46th pct 3.0% 35th pct
Housework 15h+ in Capelin Burekup +4.2 pts higher in Burekup gap narrowing
24.7% 56th pct 28.9% 86th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Capelin Burekup +0.3 larger in Burekup gap steady
2.5 64th pct 2.8 81st pct
One-parent in Capelin Burekup +9.3 pts higher in Capel gap widening
18.4% 69th pct 9.1% 15th pct
Living alone in Capelin Burekup +9.4 pts higher in Capel gap widening
23.9% 33rd pct 14.6% 11th pct

Family composition

52.4% Couples with children +17.1 pts ▸ 69.5%
28.8% Couples without children ◂ +6.4 pts 22.4%
18.4% One-parent families ◂ +9.3 pts 9.1%
0.8% Other families ◂ +0.8 pts 0.0%

Household size

38.1% 2 people ◂ +3.7 pts 34.5%
13.9% 4 people +11.9 pts ▸ 25.7%
23.9% 1 person ◂ +9.4 pts 14.6%
15.1% 3 people +1.4 pts ▸ 16.5%
6.4% 5 people +1.3 pts ▸ 7.8%
3.1% 6 or more ◂ +1.2 pts 1.9%

Housing & Dwellings

Rent in Capelin Burekup +$10 higher in Capel gap narrowing
$320 66th pct $310 63rd pct
Mortgage in Capelin Burekup +$238 higher in Burekup gap narrowing
$1,430 56th pct $1,668 74th pct
People / bedroom in Capelin Burekup +0.10 higher in Burekup gap steady
0.70 14th pct 0.80 57th pct
Renting in Capelin Burekup +7.3 pts higher in Capel gap narrowing
19.4% 43rd pct 12.1% 20th pct
Owned outright in Capelin Burekup +8.4 pts higher in Capel gap narrowing
29.7% 24th pct 21.4% 12th pct
Separate houses in Capelin Burekup +4.0 pts higher in Burekup gap narrowing
93.6% 50th pct 97.6% 73rd pct
3+ bedrooms in Capelin Burekup +1.3 pts higher in Burekup gap narrowing
88.5% 84th pct 89.8% 87th pct

How homes are owned or rented

48.3% Owned with a mortgage +14.3 pts ▸ 62.6%
29.7% Owned outright ◂ +8.4 pts 21.4%
19.4% Rented ◂ +7.3 pts 12.1%
1.7% Not stated +0.8 pts ▸ 2.4%
0.9% Other tenure ◂ +0.9 pts 0.0%

Types of homes

93.6% Separate house +4.0 pts ▸ 97.6%
6.1% Townhouse / semi-detached ◂ +4.2 pts 1.9%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

45.9% 4 bedrooms +3.1 pts ▸ 49.0%
39.1% 3 bedrooms ◂ +4.2 pts 35.0%
6.9% 2 bedrooms ◂ +1.0 pts 5.8%
3.4% 5 or more +2.4 pts ▸ 5.8%
1.6% 1 bedroom ◂ +1.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%

Weekly rent distribution

38.9% $200–$349 +29.1 pts ▸ 68.0%
34.3% $350–$549 ◂ +6.3 pts 28.0%
20.0% Under $200 ◂ +20.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% $550–$749 even 0.0%
0.0% $750 or more even 0.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

51.1% $1,000–$1,799 ◂ +7.7 pts 43.4%
21.3% $1,800–$2,999 +13.6 pts ▸ 34.9%
18.6% Under $1,000 ◂ +6.2 pts 12.4%
5.3% $3,000 or more +1.7 pts ▸ 7.0%

Transport & Vehicles

No car in Capelin Burekup +2.7 pts higher in Capel gap steady
2.7% 38th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Work from home in Capelin Burekup +2.3 pts higher in Capel gap steady
3.9% 19th pct 1.6% 7th pct
PT commute in Capelin Burekup +2.1 pts higher in Burekup gap narrowing
1.5% 83rd pct 3.6% 91st pct

How people get to work

69.8% Car (driver) +4.4 pts ▸ 74.2%
4.2% Car (passenger) ◂ +1.3 pts 2.9%
3.9% Worked at home ◂ +2.3 pts 1.6%
1.5% Bus +2.1 pts ▸ 3.6%
1.6% Walked ◂ +0.3 pts 1.3%
0.4% Bicycle ◂ +0.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

39.4% 2 vehicles +3.8 pts ▸ 43.2%
31.5% 1 vehicle ◂ +11.4 pts 20.1%
20.0% 3 vehicles +3.1 pts ▸ 23.1%
7.1% 4 or more +6.0 pts ▸ 13.1%
2.7% No vehicle ◂ +2.7 pts 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Capelin Burekup +4.4 pts higher in Capel gap widening
33.8% 44th pct 29.4% 25th pct
Recent arrivals in Capelin Burekup +4.3 pts higher in Capel gap narrowing
4.3% 47th pct 0.0% 0th pct

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment in Capelin Burekup +0.7 pts higher in Capel gap narrowing
3.5% 31st pct 2.9% 20th pct
Participation in Capelin Burekup +14.8 pts higher in Burekup gap widening
57.7% 64th pct 72.5% 96th pct
Full-time in Capelin Burekup +7.9 pts higher in Burekup gap steady
57.4% 57th pct 65.4% 88th pct

Industries people work in

4.4% Manufacturing +10.0 pts ▸ 14.4%
14.1% Health care & social assistance ◂ +4.6 pts 9.5%
12.2% Construction +0.5 pts ▸ 12.7%
10.7% Retail trade ◂ +3.2 pts 7.5%
7.7% Mining +2.4 pts ▸ 10.1%
7.1% Education & training +0.7 pts ▸ 7.8%
6.8% Public administration & safety ◂ +1.9 pts 4.9%
5.6% Agriculture, forestry & fishing ◂ +3.7 pts 2.0%
5.3% Transport & warehousing ◂ +0.4 pts 4.9%
4.1% Other services +0.1 pts ▸ 4.2%
4.1% Accommodation & food ◂ +0.2 pts 3.9%
1.4% Wholesale trade +2.5 pts ▸ 3.9%

Occupations people work in

18.9% Technicians & trades +1.7 pts ▸ 20.6%
15.9% Labourers ◂ +2.2 pts 13.7%
8.5% Clerical & administrative +6.5 pts ▸ 15.0%
11.6% Professionals +2.4 pts ▸ 14.1%
13.3% Community & personal service ◂ +3.5 pts 9.8%
13.2% Machinery operators & drivers ◂ +0.5 pts 12.7%
8.8% Sales workers ◂ +2.9 pts 5.9%
8.1% Managers ◂ +1.9 pts 6.2%

Walkability

Walk score in Capelin Burekup +1.8 higher in Capel
4.3 50th pct 2.5 25th pct
Types ≤15 min in Capelin Burekup +1.6 more in Capel
4.5 47th pct 2.8 27th pct
15-min city in Capelin Burekup +50.6 pts higher in Capel
50.6% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Capelin Burekup +51.9 pts higher in Capel
51.9% 44th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Capelin Burekup +56.4 pts higher in Burekup
30.8% 41st pct 87.2% 80th pct
Walk to school in Capelin Burekup +35.9 pts higher in Burekup
58.8% 42nd pct 94.8% 85th pct
Walk to a park in Capelin Burekup +4.0 pts higher in Burekup
91.1% 46th pct 95.1% 58th pct
Walk to health in Capelin Burekup +52.5 pts higher in Capel
52.5% 63rd pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Capelin Burekup +14.1 more in Capel
19.2 52nd pct 5.1 11th pct
Intersections/km² in Capelin Burekup +165 higher in Capel
198 100th pct 33 51st pct
Mean slope in Capelin Burekup even
3.0% 20th pct 3.0% 21st pct

Compare Capel with nearby areas

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Compare Burekup with nearby areas

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Capel vs Burekup [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/ucl/UCL515005/capel/vs/UCL521011/burekup