Capel vs Elgin
The verdict
Capel rates higher for liveability (40 vs 25). Capel is closer to the coast (6.8 km vs 10.2 km).
Scores
CapelElgin
| Capel | Elgin | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 23 |
| Transport | 9 | 0 |
| Education | 42 | 46 |
| Liveability | 40 | 25 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Capel | Elgin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,606 | 133 |
| Median age | 42 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,425 | $1,375 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.9% | 23.3% |
| Born in Australia | 80.3% | 86.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Capel High Growth · Elgin High Growth
Property
| Capel | 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 | Elgin | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 4,528 | 4,511 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 2,149 | 2,256 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 16,193 | 16,541 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 84,294 | 84,294 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Capel | Elgin | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,014 | Data not available |
Transport
| Capel | Elgin | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 9 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 25.0 km | 21.7 km |
Liveability
| Capel | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 27 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.8 km | 10.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 180.7 km | 177.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 22.3 km | 19.1 km |
Population & growth
| Capel | Elgin | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,606 | 133 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,802 | 143 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,497 | 178 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.83% | 1.83% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Capel or Elgin?
Capel has the higher transport score (Capel 9/100 vs Elgin 0/100).
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