Capella, QLD 4723 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Capella is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4723, home to 974 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Central Highlands (Qld) local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 691 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$220 /wk
Population974
Median age32
Area9.4 km²
To CBD691 km
LGACentral Highlands (Qld)

Demographics

Population
974
Median age
32 years
Median household income
$1,838 /week
Median personal income
$981 /week
Median family income
$2,225 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Central Highlands (Qld)
Statistical region (SA4)
Central Queensland
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Flynn
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$220 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Rent share of household income
12%

Schools

  • Capella State School Primary · Government
  • Capella State High School Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 14 parks and reserves
  • 9 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 4 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 51.1% of the 585 resolvable premises in Capella. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 48.0%
  • Fibre to the Node: 51.1%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.9%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 3,197 across the Central Highlands (Qld) LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,200 theft, 523 drug offences, 453 violent offences.

Figures cover the whole Central Highlands (Qld) — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

Other suburbs in Central Highlands (Qld)

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Capella?

Capella (QLD 4723) had 974 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 32. It sits within the Central Highlands (Qld) local government area.

What is the median rent in Capella?

The median advertised rent in Capella is $220/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Capella?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Capella covering government sectors. Nearest include: Capella State School (0.3 km), Capella State High School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Capella?

Capella is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (51.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Capella?

Across the surrounding area, 3,197 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,200), drug offences (523), violent (453). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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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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