Capertee is a village 45 km north of Lithgow, New
South Wales, Australia. It is on an elevated site
(800 metres) above the Capertee Valley. In 2006,
Capertee had a population of 72 people. Situated
on the Castlereagh Highway between Lithgow and
Mudgee, Capertee is surrounded by National
Parks and grazing land. Principal employment is in
coal mining, farming and tourism related services.
The Capertee Valley forms a part of the catchment
area of the Hawkesbury River.