Capel vs Peppermint Grove Beach
The verdict
Capel rates higher for liveability (40 vs 25). Peppermint Grove Beach rates higher for education (56 vs 42). Peppermint Grove Beach is closer to the coast (170 m vs 6.8 km).
Scores
CapelPeppermint Grove Beach
| Capel | Peppermint Grove Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 26 |
| Transport | 9 | 0 |
| Education | 42 | 56 |
| 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 | Peppermint Grove Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,606 | 518 |
| Median age | 42 | 49 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,425 | $1,862 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.9% | 35.4% |
| Born in Australia | 80.3% | 72.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.4 |
Growth: Capel High Growth · Peppermint Grove Beach High Growth
Property
| Capel | Peppermint Grove Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Peppermint Grove Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 31 | 28 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 691 | 772 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 307 | 386 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 2,724 | 2,703 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,522 | 14,522 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Capel | Peppermint Grove Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,015 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Capel · Peppermint Grove Beach
Transport
| Capel | Peppermint Grove Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 24.3 km |
Liveability
| Capel | Peppermint Grove Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 27 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.8 km | 170 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 180.7 km | 178.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 22.3 km | 21.7 km |
Population & growth
| Capel | Peppermint Grove Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,606 | 518 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,802 | 557 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,497 | 695 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.83% | 1.83% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Capel or Peppermint Grove Beach?
Capel has the higher residential safety score (Capel 31/100 vs Peppermint Grove Beach 28/100).
Which has better public transport, Capel or Peppermint Grove Beach?
Capel has the higher transport score (Capel 9/100 vs Peppermint Grove Beach 0/100).
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