Upper Capel, WA 6239 — Suburb Profile

In short

Upper Capel is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6239, home to 177 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Donnybrook-Balingup local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 179 km from the Perth CBD.

Snapshot

Median rent$300 /wk

Population177

Median age48

Area108.2 km²

To CBD179 km

LGADonnybrook-Balingup

Demographics

Population: 177
Median age: 48 years
Median household income: $1,583 /week
Median personal income: $758 /week
Median family income: $2,062 /week
Average household size: 2.8
Persons per bedroom: 0.8
Local government area: Donnybrook-Balingup
Statistical region (SA4): Bunbury
Remoteness classification: Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate: Forrest

Source: ABS QuickStats

Property & cost of living

Median rent: $300 /week
Median monthly mortgage: $1,647
Rent share of household income: 19%

Schools

St Mary's School Other · Independent
Donnybrook District High School Secondary · Government
Kirup Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.

Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 52.1% of the 71 resolvable premises in Upper Capel. 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.

Fixed Wireless: 47.9%
Sky Muster (Satellite): 52.1%

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.

Safety

Recorded offences: 15,877 across the South West District in the year to Mar 2026 (down 5% on the prior year).
Most common categories: 4,633 theft, 3,563 violent offences, 2,166 drug offences.

Figures cover the whole South West District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Upper Capel?

Upper Capel (WA 6239) had 177 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Donnybrook-Balingup local government area.

What is the median rent in Upper Capel?

The median advertised rent in Upper Capel is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Upper Capel?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Upper Capel covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: St Mary's School (8.2 km), Donnybrook District High School (8.2 km), Kirup Primary School (9.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Upper Capel?

Upper Capel is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (52.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Upper Capel?

Across the surrounding area, 15,877 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (4,633), violent (3,563), drug offences (2,166). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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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