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Capel Sound, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Capel Sound is a small city in Victoria, Australia with a population of 5,246. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
5,246 Population 1/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
32.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$18,860 Median Income
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Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$18,860 median income, 4.8% unemployment
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Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

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About Capel Sound

Capel Sound

Capel Sound is a suburb on the Mornington Peninsula in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 61 km (38 mi) south of Melbourne's central business district, located within the Shire of Mornington Peninsula local government area. Capel Sound recorded a population of 5,246 at the 2021 census.

People

Population5,246
Median Age59.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$18,860
Per Capita$18,860
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

F
Home Value$197,200
Rent$986
Ownership67.2%
Housing Units2,098

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain32.9 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population5,246
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates-38.3673°, 144.8788°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average53°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation32.9 inches (834 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,860
Median Age59.0 years

About Capel Sound

Capel Sound is a small city in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 5,246. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Capel Sound has a population of 5,246 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age is 59.0 years, 52% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,246
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
59.0yrs
Median Age
52% above Australia avg
4,706.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Capel Sound vs Australia Average

The median household income in Capel Sound is $18,860, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,860 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $363, 75% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 498 business establishments.

Income: Capel Sound vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$18,860
75% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$18,860
Avg Weekly Wage$363

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
33% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)498

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Capel Sound is $197,200, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $986 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 67.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,098 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,200
30% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$986
15% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership67.2%
Owner-Occupied67.2%
Renter-Occupied32.8%
Housing Units2,098

Property Tax

Climate in Capel Sound

Capel Sound has an average annual temperature of 14.6°C (58°F). The hottest month is Feb (19.6°C), the coldest is Jul (10°C). Average annual precipitation is 720 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.3°C / 67°F 13.9° / 24.7° 36.2
Feb 19.6°C / 67°F 14.4° / 24.9° 40.8
Mar 18°C / 64°F 12.7° / 23.4° 41.9
Apr 15.1°C / 59°F 10.1° / 20.1° 60.0
May 12.6°C / 55°F 8.4° / 16.8° 72.8
Jun 10.4°C / 51°F 6.6° / 14.3° 70.4
Jul 10°C / 50°F 6.3° / 13.7° 74.5
Aug 10.6°C / 51°F 6.7° / 14.6° 80.1
Sep 12.2°C / 54°F 7.7° / 16.7° 66.9
Oct 13.8°C / 57°F 8.9° / 18.6° 62.9
Nov 16°C / 61°F 10.8° / 21.3° 55.4
Dec 17.4°C / 63°F 12.1° / 22.7° 58.0
Capel Sound enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 297 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 53°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above Australia avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average53°F (11°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area4,706.6 sq mi (12,190.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-38.3673°N, 144.8788°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.9"
14% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.23"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 8, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 116 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 118 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 149 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 113 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 84 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 84 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 97 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 128 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 82 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 99 km
Apr 10, 2003 Bass Strait, Australia M3.9 132 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 92 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 81 km
Nov 8, 1992 20 km NNE of Colac, Australia M3.6 104 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 70 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 87 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 103 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 140 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 119 km
Jul 5, 2011 6 km ENE of Korumburra, Australia M3.3 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
July 53°F (11°C) 3.2 in Wettest
August 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in Coldest
September 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 58°F (15°C) 2.5 in
December 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in

Capel Sound has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 50°F in August to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Capel Sound

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rosebud Secondary College - Boneo Rd PickUp
Rosebud Secondary College - Eastbourne Rd PickUp
Our Lady of Fatima Primary School
Rosebud Secondary College
Eastbourne Primary School
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Radio Stations near Capel Sound

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
World Buddhist Radio buddhism, meditation MP3 64 kbps
JOY 94.9 Out Loud Proud AAC+ 64 kbps
Golden Days Radio gold, golden oldies AAC 128 kbps
The Light Worship christian, melbourne AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Capel Sound

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dromana and District Historical Society Museum
Historical Museum
Museum
Nepean Historical Society
Old Post Office Museum
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum

Libraries in Capel Sound

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Frankston Library0.0
Mornington Peninsula Library0.0
Rosebud Library0.0

Gas Stations in Capel Sound

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Peninsula Gas and Fuel

Golf Courses in Capel Sound

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rosebud Country Club
Village Glen Golf Course

Breweries in Capel Sound

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Mornington Peninsula Brewery
Red Hill Brewery
TWØBAYS Brewing Co

Stadiums & Teams in Capel Sound

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Capel Sound

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Avalon International AirportAVVLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Bacchus Marsh AirportSmall Airport
Barwon Heads AirportSmall Airport
Bellbrae private airstripSmall Airport
Ceres AirportSmall Airport
Coldstream AirportSmall Airport
Drysdale AirstripSmall Airport
Fiskville AirportSmall Airport
Koo Wee Rup (Aardel Port) AirfieldSmall Airport
Lilydale AirportSmall Airport
Lovely Banks AirportSmall Airport
Melton AirportSmall Airport
Nar Nar Goon AirstripSmall Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook BaseSmall Airport
Rothwell AirfieldSmall Airport
St Leonards AirfieldSmall Airport
Tooradin AirportSmall Airport
Torquay AirportSmall Airport
Tyabb AirportSmall Airport
Wonthaggi AirportSmall Airport
Wooloomanata AirfieldSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Capel Sound

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
The Mornington Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Capel Sound

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Life Church Peninsula
New Peninsula Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Capel Sound

What is the population of Capel Sound?

Capel Sound has a population of 5,246 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 59.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Capel Sound expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,860, 75% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,200 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $986 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 10.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Capel Sound?

Capel Sound enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 32.9 inches.

How is the job market in Capel Sound?

Capel Sound has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $363. There are 498 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Capel Sound?

The median home value in Capel Sound is $197,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $986. The homeownership rate is 67.2%.

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