Capertee, NSW 2846 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Capertee is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2846, home to 130 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mid-Western local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 134 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 130
- Median age
- 53 years
- Median household income
- $833 /week
- Median personal income
- $627 /week
- Median family income
- $1,333 /week
- Average household size
- 1.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Lithgow
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Calare
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $195 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Castlereagh Hwy At Ely St
- Castlereagh Hwy Opp Ely St
- Capertee Police Station, Castlereagh Hwy
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 pub or bar
- 2 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 54 resolvable premises in Capertee. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 20 across postcode 2846 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 7 theft, 5 other offences, 3 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Capertee?
Capertee (NSW 2846) had 130 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 53. It sits within the Lithgow local government area.
What is the median rent in Capertee?
The median advertised rent in Capertee is $195/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
What NBN technology is available in Capertee?
Capertee is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Capertee?
Across postcode 2846, 20 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (7), other (5), property damage (3). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Capertee?
3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Capertee centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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