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Captains Flat Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Captains Flat Compares
Captains Flat vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Captains Flat | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,644 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,309 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 40 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.3% +NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Captains Flat is a locality 249 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2623. It falls within the Capital Region region. The local government area is Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional.
According to the 2021 Census, Captains Flat has a population of 611 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $1,644, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, higher than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 38 (6.2% of residents).
Housing in Captains Flat includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,309, with 242 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 82.8% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Captains Flat scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Captains Flat is served by Captains Flat Public School.
Captains Flat is part of the Queanbeyan statistical area in New South Wales.
Captains Flat Details
| Postcode | 2623 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 611 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,644/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,011/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,309 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 166.9 km² |
| Population Density | 4/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 242 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 38 (6.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -35.576588 |
| Longitude | 149.4490642 |
| Distance from Sydney | 249 km |
| Region (SA4) | Capital Region |
| Area (SA3) | Queanbeyan |
| Local Government | Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional |
| Federal Electorate | Eden-Monaro |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 119 (19.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 56 (9.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 165 (27.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 175 (28.6%) |
| 65+ years | 90 (14.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 96 (15.7%) |
| Asthma | 77 (12.6%) |
| Diabetes | 36 (5.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 28 (4.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 25 (4.1%) |
| Cancer | 19 (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 | 89 (39.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 87 (38.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 51 (22.5%) |
Schools in Captains Flat
Suburbs Near Captains Flat
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.