Captains Flat, NSW 2623 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Captains Flat is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2623, home to 611 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Queanbeyan-Palerang local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 247 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 611
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,644 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,011 /week
- Median family income
- $2,211 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Capital Region
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,309
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Captains Flat Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 5 bus stops
- Foxlow St Opp Wattle Av
- Foxlow St Opp Wilkins Park
- Wilkins Park, Foxlow St
- Captains Flat Rd Opp Beverly Hills Rd
- Captains Flat Rd At Beverley Hills Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 restaurant
- 2 pubs and bars
- 6 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 636 mm
- Reference station: Canberra Airport, 35.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 94.4% of the 304 resolvable premises in Captains Flat. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 94.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 5.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 29 across postcode 2623 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 38% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 7 violent offences, 5 sexual offences, 5 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Captains Flat?
Captains Flat (NSW 2623) had 611 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional local government area.
What is the median rent in Captains Flat?
The median advertised rent in Captains Flat is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Captains Flat?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Captains Flat covering government sectors. Nearest include: Captains Flat Public School (0.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Captains Flat?
Captains Flat is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (94.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Captains Flat?
Across postcode 2623, 29 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (7), sexual offences (5), theft (5). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Captains Flat?
In Captains Flat, mean daily temperatures range from 6.8°C to 21.1°C and annual rainfall is 636 mm measured at the Canberra Airport weather station (35 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Captains Flat?
5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Captains Flat 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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