About Shire Of Capel Community Directory
The Capel Community Directory serves the Shire of Capel in Western Australia’s South West, situated between Bunbury and Busselton. The shire combines coastal hamlets such as Peppermint Grove Beach and Forrest Beach with rural communities like Capel, Boyanup and Dalyellup. Agriculture, forestry, sand mining and tourism underpin the local economy. The directory collates contact details for health services, schools, childcare, community organisations, sporting clubs, arts groups, environmental organisations, volunteer services, tourism operators and council facilities, helping residents and visitors find services and engage with the community.
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Health, emergency and welfare services in the Capel area include small health clinics, visiting doctors and specialists, crisis and counselling hotlines, accommodation support and welfare assistance programmes. The directory also lists community clubs and interest groups, arts and creative projects, sports and recreation clubs, youth programmes, cultural and migrant services, environmental groups and religious or philosophical organisations, alongside education, training and employment services. Because this shire is remote, many specialist services such as allied health care, legal assistance and disability or youth support are delivered by visiting providers or regional outreach, while local community organisations and volunteers offer daily support and cultural activities.
Capel Shire Area
Between Bunbury and Busselton, Capel Shire combines coastal beaches, tuart forests and fertile farmland. Vineyards, dairy farms and sand mining all play a role in the local economy. Locals enjoy tasting award‑winning wines at Capel Vale Winery’s cellar door, set among rolling vines, and visiting Ironstone Gully Falls in winter when rain transforms a rocky creek into a series of cascades amid pink wildflowers.
Capel Council has an approximate area of 700 km².
It is comprised of parts of the Collie-preston state electorate.