Median house price
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NSW · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
Captains Flat, 2623
Est. population · Jun 2025
510
Growth (1 yr)
+3.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+11.6%
Median age
40
Median income
$1,644/wk
Employment rate
60.7%
Languages at home
3.5%non-English
Most common: Australian Indigenous languages, Filipino
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- National parks
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Captains Flat offers a slower smaller community life in Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many regional towns, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Homes are neither a bargain nor a premium buy against the wider market.
Reported crime has been rising recently. The suburb still has an emerging character, as newer residents settle in and local identity forms.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because growth momentum trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Captains Flat snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
510
+3.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
14.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#229
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
38th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
94th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
11th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 24.9/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6293rd in Australia
- State rank
- 2032nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #229 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #966 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
510(June 2025)
+3.0% annual · +11.6% over 5 years · 94th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +3.0%
- 5-year growth
- +11.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +15
- Change in 5 years
- +53
- Growth rank in NSW
- 94th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~550), extrapolated at +1.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 611
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,644
- Dwelling vacancy
- 14.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 40 of 281
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,309
- Employment rate
- 60.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 239 / 3 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 29
- Against the person
- 12
- Against property
- 15
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 56.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 51 residents
- State safety percentile
- 37.8th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +38.5%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault4
- Malicious Damage To Property4
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault2
- Sexual Assault4
- Steal From Motor Vehicle4
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 903
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 11th
School list
- Captains Flat Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 903 · 11th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 26 students · Top SEA quarter 1%View on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Captains Flat Community PreschoolFoxlow Streetkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
24 public transport stops in this suburb
- Captains Flat Rd Opp 4427
- Captains Flat Rd Opp Harolds Cross Rd
- Foxlow St Opp Wattle Av
- Foxlow St Opp Wilkins Park
- Wilkins Park, Foxlow St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 3 parks mapped in suburb
- Well connected by public transport — 24 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 30/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 4.91
Other(1)
- Parking
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Foxlow ParkletPark
- Wilkins ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Queanbeyan Hospital and Health Service (31.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Captains Flat Multipurpose Health CentreFoxlow StreetYes
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 16
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 31.4
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 266 mm · ~33 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 284 mm · ~36 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 175 mm · ~22 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 226 mm · ~28 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 4 proposals
June 2026
- Demolition; Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space3571 CAPTAINS FLAT ROAD CAPTAINS FLAT 2623Under Assessment
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure15 HAROLDS CROSS ROAD CAPTAINS FLAT 2623Determined
February 2026
- Restaurant or cafe; Advertising and signage; Footpaths - outdoor dining; Outdoor dining - general; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Minor building alterations (internal); Business identification sign; Retail Premise; Neighbourhood shop; Hours of operation and trading86 FOXLOW STREET CAPTAINS FLAT 2623Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Manufactured home186 FOXLOW STREET CAPTAINS FLAT 2623Determined
2025· 6 proposals
November 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space55 FOXLOW STREET CAPTAINS FLAT 2623Determined
September 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Home-based child care83 Foxlow Street, Captains Flat, NSW, 2623Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure220 FOXLOW STREET CAPTAINS FLAT 2623Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure220 FOXLOW STREET CAPTAINS FLAT 2623Rejected
March 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)340 HAROLDS CROSS ROAD CAPTAINS FLAT 2623Determined
February 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Garage, carport or carparking space; Swimming pool3518 CAPTAINS FLAT ROAD CAPTAINS FLAT 2623Determined
2024· 1 proposal
September 2024
- Subdivision; Extensive agriculture; Commercial livestock grazing; Agriculture507 Harolds Cross Road, Captains Flat 2623 NSWDetermined
2023· 2 proposals
December 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure31 Foxlow Street Captains Flat 2623Withdrawn
January 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces1 KURRAJONG STREET CAPTAINS FLAT 2623Determined
2022· 5 proposals
September 2022
- Dwelling111 FOXLOW STREET CAPTAINS FLAT 2623Withdrawn
July 2022
- Dwelling79 HAROLDS CROSS ROAD CAPTAINS FLAT 2623Determined
June 2022
- Alterations and additions to residential development31 SCHARDT STREET CAPTAINS FLAT 2623Withdrawn
March 2022
- Dwelling13 SCHARDT STREET CAPTAINS FLAT 2623Determined
February 2022
- Shed25 KURRAJONG STREET CAPTAINS FLAT 2623Determined
2021· 6 proposals
November 2021
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling; Subdivision of land186 FOXLOW STREET CAPTAINS FLAT 2623Determined
July 2021
- Dwelling220 FOXLOW STREET CAPTAINS FLAT 2623Withdrawn
April 2021
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces7 WILGA STREET CAPTAINS FLAT 2623Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces43 GEORGE STREET CAPTAINS FLAT 2623Determined
- Subdivision of land26 FOXLOW STREET CAPTAINS FLAT 2623Determined
March 2021
- Secondary dwelling6 WILLOW ROAD CAPTAINS FLAT 2623Withdrawn
2020· 2 proposals
November 2020
- Alterations and additions to residential development6 MONTGOMERY STREET CAPTAINS FLAT 2623Determined
October 2020
- Subdivision of land26 FOXLOW STREET CAPTAINS FLAT 2623Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Eden-Monaro
- Member of Parliament
- Kristy McBAIN (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 121,376
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.8%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +1.1 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 42.8%Labor 57.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 29.4 km away).
Coalition 36.7%Labor 63.3%
6.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -1.0 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- Captains FlatLabor 63.3% · Coalition 36.7% TPP (2025)2.9 km away
- GoogongLabor 61.6% · Coalition 38.4% TPP (2025)24.0 km away
- MichelagoLabor 51.5% · Coalition 48.5% TPP (2025)28.0 km away
- Majors CreekLabor 64.4% · Coalition 35.6% TPP (2025)28.8 km away
- Queanbeyan SouthLabor 71.3% · Coalition 28.7% TPP (2025)29.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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Comparable suburbs
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