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New South Wales · Postcode 2623
Captains Flat postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 249 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Captains Flat at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Captains Flat vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| 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
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| 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 |
| State Electorate | Monaro |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
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
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
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Captains Flat. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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.