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Western Australia · Postcode 6271
Capel River postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 187 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Capel River at a glance vs WA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against WA
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
Capel River vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Capel River | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,458 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $375 ≈WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 52 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.9% +WA | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Capel River is a locality 187 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6271. It falls within the Bunbury region. The local government area is Capel.
According to the 2021 Census, Capel River has a population of 136 with a median age of 52. The median weekly household income is $1,458, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, higher than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 5 (3.7% of residents).
Housing in Capel River includes a median weekly rent of $375, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 47 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 89.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Capel River scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Capel River is part of the Bunbury statistical area in Western Australia.
Capel River details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6271 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 136 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,458/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $790/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $375 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 95.1 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 47 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 5 (3.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -33.6277367 |
| Longitude | 115.6624271 |
| Distance from Perth | 187 km |
| Region (SA4) | Bunbury |
| Area (SA3) | Bunbury |
| Local Government | Capel |
| Federal Electorate | Forrest |
| State Electorate | Vasse (South West) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 15 (11.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 17 (12.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 18 (13.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 54 (39.7%) |
| 65+ years | 32 (23.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 14 (10.3%) |
| Asthma | 12 (8.8%) |
| Cancer | 8 (5.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 6 (4.4%) |
| Diabetes | 4 (2.9%) |
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 | 8 (16.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 16 (33.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 24 (50.0%) |
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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.