Capel WA, 6271
Capel Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Is Capel, WA 6271 on your radar? It is an excellent first step to know if it is an ideal option for you (and your family?). The Homes.com.au suburb profile informs you with unique data about Capel median property prices, market trends & demographics so we can educate you on your potential move to the suburb.
Whether you are upsizing or downsizing to Capel, keep reading for a brief history lesson to discover the lifestyle and what makes this suburb a worthy option.
Overview Capel is a town located in the southwest region of Western Australia. This town was founded in 1897 and is home to 2,509 residents (as of 2016). It is located 212 km south of Perth and 17 km south of Bunbury and is part of the local government area of the Shire of Capel. It has an elevation of 19 metres.
Living in Capel The town of Capel features a hot-summer Mediterranean climate. This quaint rural town is abundant in natural resources and features such as pristine beaches, forests, and wineries. The Capel River is another notable natural formation in this town. Historically, Capel is a farming area known for many agricultural products such as dairy and beef. It also developed into a destination for hobby farms like those growing blue gums or raising alpacas.
History of Capel The Wardandi Noongar people were the original inhabitants of a town that is now known as Capel. By the time of colonial Western Australia, the city was taken over by the colonists. It was given an English name by the Bussell family that settled in the area. By the 1830s, it was renamed Capel, and many settlers began to arrive in the area.
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