Capel River vs Elgin
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The verdict
Capel River rates higher for education (52 vs 46). Elgin is closer to the coast (10.2 km vs 17.7 km).
Scores
Capel RiverElgin
| Capel River | Elgin | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 23 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 52 | 46 |
| Liveability | 25 | 25 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Capel River | Elgin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 136 | 133 |
| Median age | 52 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,458 | $1,375 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 32.4% | 23.3% |
| Born in Australia | 78.7% | 86.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Capel River High Growth · Elgin High Growth
Property
| Capel River | Elgin | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Capel River | Elgin | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 4,412 | 4,511 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,206 | 2,256 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 16,176 | 16,541 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 84,294 | 84,294 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Capel River | Elgin | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Capel River · Elgin
Transport
| Capel River | Elgin | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 32.1 km | 21.7 km |
Liveability
| Capel River | Elgin | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 750 | 750 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 0 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.7 km | 10.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 188.0 km | 177.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 29.5 km | 19.1 km |
Population & growth
| Capel River | Elgin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 136 | 133 |
| Estimated 2025 | 146 | 143 |
| Projected 2041 | 183 | 178 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.79% | 1.83% |
Common questions
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