Capertee Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Capertee is a locality approximately 139 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Capertee is 2846, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Capertee has a population of 130 (67 males, 63 females). The median age is 53 years.
The median weekly household income in Capertee is $833, with a median personal income of $627 per week.
The median weekly rent is $195 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.
97% of residents were born in Australia.
87.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 2.3% speak another language.
The employment rate in Capertee shows 54 people employed (24 full-time, 14 part-time).
The most common occupations are clerical & admin (4), technicians & trades (3), and managers (0).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Capertee has an IRSAD score of 914 placing it in decile 2 (highly disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Capertee covers an area of 214.0 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1 persons per km².
Statistically, Capertee sits within the Lithgow - Mudgee area, part of the broader Central West region. It falls under the Mid-Western local government area.
The federal electorate for Capertee is Calare (Rural).
The 2846 postcode is shared by Capertee along with Airly, Glen Davis, Kangaroo Flat and Round Swamp.
Capertee Details
| Postcode | 2846 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 130 |
| Median Age | 53 years |
| Median Household Income | $833/week |
| Median Personal Income | $627/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $195 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 1.8 persons |
| Area | 214.0 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 58 |
| Completed Year 12 | 23.8% |
| Australian Citizens | 89.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 11 (8.5%) |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (highly disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -33.1465 |
| Longitude | 149.9854 |
| Distance from Sydney | 139 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central West |
| Area (SA3) | Lithgow - Mudgee |
| Local Government | Mid-Western |
| Federal Electorate | Calare |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 12 (9.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 13 (10.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 17 (13.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 50 (38.5%) |
| 65+ years | 39 (30.0%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 11 (8.5%) |
| Arthritis | 8 (6.2%) |
| Diabetes | 7 (5.4%) |
| Asthma | 4 (3.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 10 (18.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 24 (44.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 20 (37.0%) |