Capel, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Capel is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 2,606. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

2,606 Population 102/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
22.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone

Discover Capel, Australia

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Capel

Capel

Capel is a town in the South West region of Western Australia, located 212 kilometres (132 mi) south of Perth and midway between Bunbury and Busselton. The town is located on the Capel River and is approximately 19 metres (62 ft) above sea level.

People

Population2,606
Density102/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain22.0 in/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population2,606
Population Density102 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates-33.5581°, 115.5628°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation22.0 inches (559 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Capel

Capel is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 2,606. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Climate in Capel

Capel has an average annual temperature of 17.1°C (63°F). The hottest month is Feb (23°C), the coldest is Jul (12.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 719 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.4°C / 72°F 15.2° / 29.7° 12.6
Feb 23°C / 73°F 15.9° / 30.2° 6.0
Mar 21.1°C / 70°F 14.4° / 27.8° 18.5
Apr 18°C / 64°F 11.8° / 24.1° 33.9
May 15°C / 59°F 9.1° / 21° 94.9
Jun 13.3°C / 56°F 8° / 18.6° 134.2
Jul 12.2°C / 54°F 7° / 17.3° 141.3
Aug 12.6°C / 55°F 7.5° / 17.6° 118.0
Sep 13.6°C / 56°F 8.6° / 18.6° 84.9
Oct 15.4°C / 60°F 9.7° / 21.2° 32.7
Nov 18.1°C / 65°F 11.9° / 24.3° 23.8
Dec 20.5°C / 69°F 13.5° / 27.5° 18.5
Capel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area25.6 sq mi (66.4 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates33.5581°S, 115.5628°E
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 5, 2023.

Jan 24, 2022 23 km W of Wagin, Australia M4.9 144 km
Feb 5, 2023 24 km WSW of Wagin, Australia M4.4 144 km
Jan 22, 2022 32 km WSW of Wagin, Australia M4.2 135 km
Apr 8, 2009 43 km SW of Kojonup, Australia M4.1 138 km
Mar 4, 2006 9 km ESE of Donnybrook, Australia M2.7 33 km
Feb 18, 2002 22 km SE of Collie, Australia M2.5 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
April 65°F (19°C) 1.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.6 in
June 56°F (13°C) 6.3 in Wettest
July 57°F (14°C) 6.3 in
August 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in Coldest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
December 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in

Capel has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 55°F in August to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (0.4").

View full weather details →

Schools in Capel

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Capel Primary School - - - -
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Capel

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Capel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bunbury Geographe Motor Museum
Bunbury Regional Art Gallery
King Cottage
King Cottage
The Busselton Museum

Libraries in Capel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bunbury Library0.0
Capel public library0.0
Dalyellup Public Library0.0
Dardanup Public Library0.0
Eaton Library0.0
Gelorup Community Centre0.0
SWIT Library0.0
Withers Library0.0

Restaurants in Capel

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Match Restaurant

Cafes in Capel

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Capelberry Cafe

Clinics in Capel

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CAPEL Child Health Clinic

Gas Stations in Capel

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #6520541604

Breweries in Capel

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Shelter Brewing Co

Airports Near Capel

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Between Lakes Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Bunbury AirportBUYSmall Airport
Busselton Margaret River Regional AirportBQBSmall Airport
Collie AirportCIESmall Airport
Ellendale Chalets Accomodation airfield-Small Airport
Kudardup Airfield-Small Airport
Leeuwin Estate Airport-Small Airport
Manjimup AirportMJPSmall Airport
Margaret River AirportMQZSmall Airport
Nannup Airport-Small Airport
Preston Field - Blair Howe-Small Airport
Unknown Farm Strip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Capel

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

Treatment Centers in Capel

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Koombana Studio

Churches & Religious Organizations in Capel

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capel Seventh-day Adventist Church
St Johns Church Capel‎

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Capel.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Capel

What is the population of Capel?

Capel has a population of 2,606 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 102 people per square mile, spread across 25.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Capel?

Capel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare Capel with another city:

Want every data point for Capel?

The full profile puts all sections on one printable page, no tabs.

Full City Profile