Capel Sound vs Fingal
The verdict
Capel Sound is more affordable, with a median house price of $758K versus $1.89M in Fingal. Capel Sound rates higher for liveability (67 vs 23). Fingal rates higher for education (54 vs 42). Capel Sound is closer to the coast (950 m vs 2.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Capel Sound rates higher (54 vs 47/100 in Fingal).
Scores
| Capel Sound | Fingal | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 24 |
| Transport | 33 | 0 |
| Education | 42 | 54 |
| Liveability | 67 | 23 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Capel Sound | Fingal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,246 | 637 |
| Median age | 59 | 56 |
| Median household income (wk) | $950 | $1,928 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.0% | 37.2% |
| Born in Australia | 73.7% | 71.0% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.4 |
Growth: Capel Sound Moderate Growth · Fingal Moderate Growth
Property
| Capel Sound | Fingal | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $758K | $1.89M |
| Median unit price | $651K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -7.8% | 1.3% |
| 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
Safety
| Capel Sound | Fingal | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 54 | 47 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 705 | 785 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 229 | 314 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 438 | 157 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,499 | 5,181 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Capel Sound | Fingal | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Capel Sound · Fingal
Transport
| Capel Sound | Fingal | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 33 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 38 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 200 | 215 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 27.1 km | 29.8 km |
Liveability
| Capel Sound | Fingal | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.8°C | 24.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.0°C | 14.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 540 | 540 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 1 |
| Parks | 13 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 950 m | 2.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 62.6 km | 67.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.2 km | 4.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.4 km | 6.5 km |
Population & growth
| Capel Sound | Fingal | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,246 | 637 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,327 | 655 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,994 | 728 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.38% | 0.70% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Capel Sound or Fingal?
Capel Sound has the higher residential safety score (Capel Sound 54/100 vs Fingal 47/100).
Which is more affordable, Capel Sound or Fingal?
Capel Sound is more affordable, with a median house price of $758K versus $1.89M.
Which has better public transport, Capel Sound or Fingal?
Capel Sound has the higher transport score (Capel Sound 33/100 vs Fingal 0/100).
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