Upper Capel

Residents are far older than the state and national average, with the typical person aged 48. Seniors make up 21.5% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 17.2%.

About 18.6% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in similar areas, though still far below the Western Australian average of 32.2%. English and Australian are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 92.1% of the community. Only 2.8% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

A majority of the community—55.9%—report having no religion. This is far above both the state figure of 42.9% and the national figure of 38.9%.

The area is well-qualified, with 25.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is much higher than in similar areas, and about the same as the national average.

Typical family income is $2,062 a week, which is higher than most similar areas. However, personal income is more modest, with 46% of people earning under $650 a week.

Residents are generally healthier than those in similar areas, with long-term health conditions affecting 22.6% of people—well below the national figure of 27.7%.

The community is highly active in unpaid work, with 26.6% of people volunteering and 32.4% doing significant housework, both of which are far above national levels.

There are four First Nations people in the area. The typical personal income for this group is $399, which is well below the national figure of $540.

Families tend to be larger here, with 2.8 people per home. This is a little above the national average, and only 16.4% of people live alone.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 96.7% of dwellings being detached. Home ownership is very high, as 50.8% of homes are owned outright.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with 0% of people using public transport to commute. Most homes have multiple vehicles, and the drive to the city takes about 132 minutes.

The population is stable, with only 27.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Working or looking for work is common, with 64% of adults employed or seeking a job. Key industries include agriculture, forestry, and fishing, alongside construction and health.

The area is almost entirely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.1. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools.