Capel River
WA 6271 • Western Australia
About Capel River
Capel River is a small rural locality in the Shire of Capel in the South West region of Western Australia, located along the eponymous Capel River approximately 209 kilometres south of Perth and 40 kilometres south-east of Bunbury. The locality covers an area of around 95 square kilometres and had a population of 136 at the 2021 Census. The area lies on the traditional Country of the Wardandi (Wadandi) people of the Noongar nation, whose deep connection to this land spans thousands of years.
The landscape around Capel River is defined by open farmland and bushland typical of the South West region, with the Ironstone Gully Falls — located on a tributary of the Capel River — offering a picturesque natural attraction in the area. The nearby township of Capel, approximately 12 kilometres away, provides residents with essential services including shops, schools, and community facilities. Bunbury, the regional centre of the South West, is a 40-minute drive and offers a wide range of services, employment, and amenities.
Capel River falls under postcode 6271 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Vasse (South West) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional services — Capel / Bunbury Approx 40-50 min to Bunbury
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ South Western Highway provides the main road connection north to Perth
Capel River is a dispersed rural locality with no commercial centre; a car is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Barlee Road