Capel River is a rural locality of the Shire of Capel in the South West region of Western Australia, located along the eponymous Capel River.

[2][3] The Shire of Capel and the locality of Capel River are located on the traditional land of the Wardandi (also spelled Wadandi) people of the Noongar nation.

[4][5] Several heritage-listed sites are located in the locality, including the former Moriarty's Timber Mill, two entities named Capel River School, and Tom Hutton's Place.

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