Caparra
NSW 2429 • New South Wales
About Caparra
Caparra is a small rural locality in the Mid North Coast hinterland of New South Wales, west of Wingham and Taree. It has a low population spread across farming land, forested areas and rural-residential properties. The locality has a quiet country character with limited built-up infrastructure. Residents are closely tied to nearby regional towns for services and employment.
Lifestyle in Caparra is peaceful and land-focused, appealing to people who prefer space, privacy and a rural setting. Most shopping, health care, schooling and major amenities are accessed in Wingham or Taree. Public transport coverage is limited, so private vehicles are essential for everyday mobility. The area suits households comfortable with regional travel and low-density living.
Caparra falls under postcode 2429 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Oxley electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Regional/community transport via Wingham-Taree network — Wingham, Taree and district services Varies; typically 50-80 min to Taree with connections
Commute to Taree CBD
🛣️ Private vehicle is the practical daily transport option.
Sparse settlement and distance to essential services make walking impractical for most needs.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bobin Public School ICSEA 9386550 5147 2512 Bulga Road
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Comboyne Public School ICSEA 9266550 4174 Hill St
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Elands Public School ICSEA 9766550 4557 152 Glenwarrin Rd
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Krambach Public School ICSEA 9086559 1221 3838 The Bucketts Way
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Church Crescent
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Wingham Brush Public School ICSEA 8956553 4443 Isabella Street
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Wingham High School ICSEA 9329 Rowley St
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Wingham Public School ICSEA 9346553 4186 157 MURRAY ROAD
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Caparra by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Caparra Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Caparra" under Suburb