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Capel
5 km²
Larger than about 76% of similar areas, Capel is a residential community where the typical resident is 42. It is a place of large, detached homes and families, with a population that shrank by nearly half since 2011. The area is notably older than the national figure, yet it remains a hub for children, with 20.8% of residents under 15. This mix of ages and spacious housing creates a distinct family-oriented character in the Western Australian landscape.
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The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the state and national figures. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 19.4% of the population, a figure that has risen since 2011.
Most residents were born in Australia, and 13.6% were born overseas, which is higher than in similar areas but far below the state and national averages.
English is the primary language for 91.6% of the community. Only 2.7% of people use another language at home, a figure that is far below the national average and has fallen since 2011.
A majority of residents—55.6%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure and represents a 31 point increase since 2011.
Adults with a bachelor degree or higher make up 9.9% of the population, which is far below the national figure. However, the share of people who completed Year 12 rose to 37.1% since 2011.
Typical family income is $1,698 a week, which is well below the state figure. While typical household income is higher than in most similar areas, it remains well below the national average.
Mental health conditions are much more common here than in most similar areas, affecting 11.8% of residents. Additionally, 34.1% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well above the national figure.
Community spirit is evident in the high number of people providing unpaid care (13.5%) and those caring for children (28.9%), both of which are above the national average.
Families are a core part of the area, with 52.4% of households being couples with children. One-parent families are also more common here than in most similar areas.
The area is dominated by separate houses, with 93.6% of homes being detached. Large homes are the norm; 88.5% have three or more bedrooms, which is far above the national average.
Most people rely on cars, with 69.8% driving to work and only 1.5% using public transport. Very few homes—just 2.7%—lack a motor vehicle.
The community is relatively stable, with 33.8% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.
About 57.7% of adults are working or looking for work, and the unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is a little below the national average.
While 91.1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, the overall walkability score is 4.3, which is well below the state average.