Capel River
WA 6271 • Western Australia
About Capel River
Capel River is a small rural locality in the Shire of Capel in the South West region of Western Australia, located along the eponymous Capel River approximately 209 kilometres south of Perth and 40 kilometres south-east of Bunbury. The locality covers an area of around 95 square kilometres and had a population of 136 at the 2021 Census. The area lies on the traditional Country of the Wardandi (Wadandi) people of the Noongar nation, whose deep connection to this land spans thousands of years.
The landscape around Capel River is defined by open farmland and bushland typical of the South West region, with the Ironstone Gully Falls — located on a tributary of the Capel River — offering a picturesque natural attraction in the area. The nearby township of Capel, approximately 12 kilometres away, provides residents with essential services including shops, schools, and community facilities. Bunbury, the regional centre of the South West, is a 40-minute drive and offers a wide range of services, employment, and amenities.
Capel River falls under postcode 6271 and is governed by the Capel Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Forrest, while state elections fall under the Vasse (South West) electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 6271
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 6271, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 6271; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional services — Capel / Bunbury Approx 40-50 min to Bunbury
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ South Western Highway provides the main road connection north to Perth
Capel River is a dispersed rural locality with no commercial centre; a car is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Barlee Road