Capel, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Capel, in the Shire Of Capel local government area.
| Locality | Capel |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Capel |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.56069 |
| Longitude | 115.56233 |
| Population | 2,391 |
| Density | 36.0 /km² |
| Area | 66.4 km² |
| Elevation | 18 m |
| Postcode | 6271 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 181 km south |
Capel is a locality in the Shire Of Capel local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,391. The locality covers an area of 66.4 km², giving a population density of about 36.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 18 m above sea level. It lies approximately 181 km south of Perth. Capel is located at 33.5607°S, 115.5623°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6271. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Capel rests in a verdant embrace, where the rich alluvial soils of the lower southwest of Western Australia yield a landscape of gentle slopes and meandering waterways. It lies 22.0 km east-north-east of Busselton, WA (from Busselton, WA: bearing 63°T), and is situated 10.8 km south-south-west of Stratham. The air here carries the faint, sweet perfume of damp earth and the distant tang of salt from the coast, a subtle reminder of its proximity to the Indian Ocean. Verdant pastures, punctuated by the stoic dark green of mature eucalypts, stretch towards a horizon that often softens into a hazy, ethereal blue as the day draws to a close. It's a place where the quiet hum of country life is the dominant sound, a steady beat against the backdrop of rustling leaves and the occasional call of a bird.
The story of Capel is deeply entwined with the fertile ground it occupies, its economy historically rooted in agriculture, particularly dairy farming and the cultivation of potatoes and other vegetables, a legacy evident in the patchwork of well-tended fields. The Collie River, a significant artery flowing through the region, has long been a lifeblood, shaping the very character of the land and influencing settlement patterns. While the agricultural heart of Capel continues to beat strongly, there's a growing diversification, with the burgeoning wine industry in neighbouring areas casting a subtle influence, and a quiet appreciation for the natural beauty that draws a steady stream of visitors seeking a slower pace. The collective memory of the area also holds the quiet dignity of its pastoral past, a time when the land was tamed by hand and the community was forged in shared endeavour.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Capel, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Capel, in the Shire Of Capel local government area.
Detailed location data for Capel includes the postcode (6271), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Capel), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Capel is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |