Moving to Capella QLD 4723
What the official numbers say about living in Capella — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $220 a week, against a median household income of $1,838 a week.
About 53% of homes are owner-occupied and 44% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Capella grew 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (926 → 974 people).
Around 67% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, Germany; most spoken languages besides English: Filipino, Tagalog, Spanish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Capella scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (80% of workers), while 6% work from home.
Nearest airport: Clermont Airport, 54 km north-west.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 700 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 2 schools · 1 park — see them all on the Capella profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Capella State School 150 m · Capella State High School 650 m
Parks and reserves: Amaroo Park 50 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Capella, most often seen first: Crested Pigeon · Apostlebird · Galah · Torresian Crow · Magpie-lark · Australian Magpie.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Capella, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capella here | 974 | — | 2/10 | 6% |
| Tieri | 732 | — | 6/10 | 39% |
| Emerald | 14,904 | — | 5/10 | 12% |
| Clermont | 2,952 | — | 3/10 | 12% |
| Sapphire Central | 1,214 | — | 1/10 | 15% |
| Dysart | 2,918 | — | 3/10 | 19% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Central Highlands (Qld) — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Flynn — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4723 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Capella profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $220 a week, and about 44% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 5% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 926 people to 974. It sits about 700 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Central Highlands (Qld) council, and the federal seat is Flynn.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Tieri · Emerald · Clermont · Sapphire Central · Dysart.
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