South-West John Calvin Christian CollegeCombinedIndependent72
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
72
Administration
Students
65
Ratio
7:1
Attend.
94%
Demographics
ICSEA
1051
Gender
54%/46%
Indig.
0%
LBOTE
4%
Capel Primary SchoolPrimaryGovernment37
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
37
Reading
414
Writing
424
Numeracy
432
Grammar
425
Spelling
420
Administration
Fees
$169
Students
320
Ratio
18:1
Attend.
86%
Demographics
ICSEA
979
Gender
48%/52%
Indig.
8%
LBOTE
7%
Demographics & Census
42 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$1425/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
3.4%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
78%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
5.5%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
2.5
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Employment
Capel
Full-time 26.7%Part-time 16.7%Unemployed 1.7%Not in labour 54.9%
Dwelling Types
Capel
House 93.7%Semi-detached 6.3%
Commute Mode
Capel
Car 88.5%Transit 2.0%Walk 2.4%WFH 6.7%
Country of Birth
Australia
80.3%
England
5.9%
New Zealand
2.5%
South Africa
0.9%
India
0.4%
Language at Home
English only
97.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Capel
Is Capel safe?
Capel has a safety score of 56/100, which is around average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Peppermint Grove Beach (82/100), Stratham (83/100), Dalyellup (42/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Capel?
Median weekly rent in Capel is $640/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Peppermint Grove Beach ($643/wk), Stratham ($675/wk), Dalyellup ($700/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Capel?
Capel has a school rating of 55/100 across 2 schools, which is around average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Capel Primary School (Primary), South-West John Calvin Christian College (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Capel affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Capel is $695K, up 23.0% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $620K. For renters, median weekly rent is $640/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Peppermint Grove Beach ($1.1M), Stratham ($1.6M), Dalyellup ($750K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/capel
🚗 Car Dependent⚠️ Safety Concern🌿 Nature & Outdoors🏡 Quiet Residential🤝 Community
Capel is a quiet rural town in WA's southwest, set among scenic farmland and bushland near Busselton. Its appeal lies in natural surroundings, Forrest Beach, and a tight-knit community feel, though residents are fully car dependent and the area carries real bushfire risk. High-profile crime incidents have tested the community over the years, but small-town spirit remains evident.
Houses here have a median value of $695k and rent of $640/week, 32% below the Perth metro median. Safety rates at 56/100, 4 points above the Perth metro average of 52. With 2 schools scoring 55/100, education here is above average. The population has a median age of 42 and earns $1,425/week per household.
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