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Capels Crossing

VIC 3579 • Victoria

54
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
69.12 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalCar-Dependent
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About Capels Crossing

Capels Crossing is a small rural locality in the Swan Hill area of the Mallee in northern Victoria, situated approximately 310 kilometres from Melbourne CBD. With a 2021 Census population of around 50 to 60 residents, it is a sparsely settled farming community. The locality covers approximately 69 square kilometres of flat Mallee farming and irrigation land.

The nearest town of Swan Hill, approximately 40 kilometres away, provides essential services including shopping, schools, and healthcare for residents. Swan Hill is known for its Pioneer Settlement museum, Murray River houseboating, and the stone fruit and citrus of the Mallee region. There is no public transport serving Capels Crossing; a private vehicle is essential for all daily activities.

Capels Crossing falls under postcode 3579 and is governed by the Gannawarra Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Mallee, while state elections fall under the Murray Plains (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3579
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Gannawarra
Federal Electorate
Mallee
State Electorate
Murray Plains (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-35.77°, 143.77°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
69.12 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3579

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3579, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,478
Median 2023–24
$46,477
▲ 20.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$56,976

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3579; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
310 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
4 hr - 5 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr - 4 hr

🛣️ Car is essential; Swan Hill is nearest service centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Rural locality with no local shops; car required for all errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
54
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Gannawarra Local Government Area, which contains Capels Crossing. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
192.4 / 100k
2yr Down 49.9% 10yr Down 45.0%
Motor vehicle theft
279 / 100k
2yr Up 142.3% 10yr Up 145.7%
Non-FV assault
259.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 71.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
298.3 / 100k
2yr Up 55.4% 10yr Up 26.1%
View all offence subgroups for Gannawarra →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Capels Crossing known for? +

Capels Crossing is a quiet rural locality in the Swan Hill area of the Mallee in northern Victoria. The locality covers approximately 69 square kilometres of flat Mallee farming and irrigation land.

How far is Capels Crossing from Melbourne CBD? +

Capels Crossing is approximately 310 kilometres from Melbourne CBD, roughly a 4 to 5 hour drive.

Does Capels Crossing have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Capels Crossing. A private vehicle is essential, with Swan Hill approximately 40 kilometres away.

What is the population of Capels Crossing? +

According to the 2021 Census, Capels Crossing has a small population, typical of the sparsely settled the Swan Hill area of the Mallee in northern Victoria.

Is Capels Crossing a good place to live? +

Capels Crossing suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in the Swan Hill area of the Mallee in northern Victoria, with Swan Hill providing access to everyday services.

What is the postcode for Capels Crossing? +

The postcode for Capels Crossing is 3579, covering this rural locality in the Swan Hill area of the Mallee in northern Victoria.

Is Capels Crossing a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Capels Crossing is part of the Gannawarra LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.