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Property Investment in Capel, WA
Capel Council Average R-Score 47 / 100 — top suburb in Capel scores 67/100
A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling
Conditions here are neither running hot nor cold. The detail below shows which indicators are doing the work.
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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.
Suburb medians in Capel range from $630,000 to $2,050,000.
3-year population movement: +6%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 2.9% of stock (~199 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Education and Training (15%), Health Care and Social Assistance (14%), Retail Trade (11%), Construction (9%).
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Suburbs in Capel — Suburb Research & Street Scores
- Peppermint Grove Beach (6271)Suburb report · Best streets →
- Gelorup (6230)Suburb report · Best streets →
- Stratham (6236)Suburb report · Best streets →
- Capel River (6271)Suburb report · Best streets →
- Gwindinup (6237)Suburb report · Best streets →
- Boyanup (6236)Suburb report · Best streets →
- Dalyellup (6230)Suburb report · Best streets →
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Capel (WA) FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Capel
Is Capel (WA) a good council area for property investment in 2026?
As of Sept 2026, Capel (Western Australia) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 47/100 across 13 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 67/100. Across Capel, the typical suburb median price is $1,060,000, median weekly rent is $750/wk, gross rental yield is 3.8%, and vacancy sits at 4.1%.
Which suburbs in Capel have the highest R-Score right now?
In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Capel (WA) are Peppermint Grove Beach (67/100, median $1,060,000), Gelorup (56/100, median $1,700,000), Stratham (50/100, median $1,400,000), Capel River (48/100, median $2,050,000), Boyanup (44/100, median $820,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.
What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Capel?
Across Capel (WA), the median suburb property price is $1,060,000, median asking rent is $750/wk, and median gross yield is 3.8%, with homes averaging 120 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Capel include Boyanup (4.4%), Dalyellup (4.4%), Capel (3.9%).
What are the demographics and size of the Capel council area?
Capel is a Local Government Area in Western Australia (part of Greater Bunbury) with an ABS estimated resident population of 20,171, approximately 6,656 dwellings, covering 558 sq km.
What are the best streets in Capel (WA)?
Every street across all 13 suburbs in Capel is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.