Capel Sound

Capel Sound is an aging community; 43.4% of residents are 65 or older, far above the national figure of 17.2%. Conversely, children under 15 make up only 12.6% of the population, which is well below the Australian average.

Most residents were born in Australia, though 17.5% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Scottish.

English is the main language for 84.9% of people. While 7.0% use another language at home, this is far below the Victoria state figure of 27.6%.

A large portion of the community identifies as having no religion (43.7%), which is well above the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common affiliation at 45.2%.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 36.2% of residents completing Year 12, far below the national average of 58.8%. Just 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher.

Incomes are much lower than in most areas; the typical household earns $950 a week, far below the Victoria figure of $1,759. Only 6.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Health needs are very high here, with 44.3% of people reporting a long-term health condition and 14.0% needing help with daily activities, both of which are well above state and national figures.

The area has a much higher rate of former Defence Force members (4.6%) than most similar places. However, only 12.4% of people volunteer, which is a little below the national average.

There are 92 First Nations people in the area. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 21, though the unemployment rate is well above the national figure at 16.1%.

Living arrangements are distinct, as 43.1% of people live alone, far above the national figure of 25.6%. This contributes to a typical home size of just 1.9 people.

Homes are more likely to be owned outright (36.1%) than in other areas. However, 27.2% of households rent, and the typical weekly rent is $350.

While the area has a high number of public transport stops, only 0.2% of people use it to commute. Most residents rely on cars, though 8.4% of homes have no motor vehicle.

Movement into the area is high, with 39.3% of people having moved in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas make up 4.1% of the population.

Workforce activity is among the lowest for its level, with only 37.3% of adults working or looking for work. Health care, construction, and retail are the primary industries.

The area is somewhat walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 96.7% within 10 minutes of public transport.