Capel

The community is older than the state and national figures, though it has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most areas. About 16.3% of residents are in de facto relationships, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the area has far fewer overseas-born people than the national figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, followed by Scottish and Irish.

English is the dominant language, with 91.3% of people using it exclusively at home. Only 2.5% of residents use another language, which is far below the figures for Western Australia and the rest of the country.

A majority of the population reports having no religion, at 55.1%. This is far above the national figure and much higher than most similar areas.

Education levels are lower than in most areas, with only 10.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far below the national average at 37.3%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,425, which is well below the state figure. Only 11.5% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, a rate far below the national average.

Residents experience higher rates of long-term health conditions than most areas, including arthritis and mental health issues. About 11.1% of people have a mental health condition, which is much higher than most similar areas.

Community involvement is steady, with 17.0% of people volunteering, a figure slightly above the national average. Unpaid care is common, with 28.4% of people caring for children.

First Nations people make up 3.5% of the population, with a typical age of 22, which is a little younger than the state average. Unemployment among this group is 17.1%, which is well above the national figure.

Families make up the bulk of the community, with 52% being couples with children. The number of one-parent families is 17.3%, which is much higher than in most other areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 94.3% of homes being detached. Homes here are typically large, as 89.5% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national average.

Most people rely on cars for work, and the drive time to the city is very long at 118 minutes. Only 1.6% of residents commute by public transport, though this is higher than in many similar areas.

The population is relatively stable, with 33.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national average. Recent overseas arrivals are also low at 5.9%.

About 58.5% of adults are working or looking for work, which is well below the state figure. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and retail.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.9, well below the state average. While many homes are near parks, far fewer are within a 15-minute walk of schools or groceries compared to the state average.