The Capricornian term deposit rates
4 terms published on 10 Oct 2026, best 5.20% for 12 months, from The Capricornian’s own Consumer Data Right feed.
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Today’s rates4 terms · read 10 Oct 2026
| Term | Rate | Rank | vs median | vs best | Last change | This rate | Min. deposit | Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3mo | 4.30% | joint #41 of 68 | −0.25 | −0.95 | ▲ +0.20 7 Oct | in effect since 7 Oct 2026 | $5,000 | Term Deposit |
| 6mo | 4.95% | joint #43 of 73 | −0.05 | −0.50 | ▲ +0.10 7 Oct | in effect since 7 Oct 2026 | $5,000 | Term Deposit |
| 1yr | 5.20% | joint #44 of 75 | −0.05 | −0.40 | ▲ +0.10 7 Oct | in effect since 7 Oct 2026 | $5,000 | Term Deposit |
| 2yr | 5.10% | #16 of 67 | +0.40 | −0.45 | — | same on every day read since 26 Aug 2026 | $5,000 | Term Deposit |
“Rank”, “vs median” and “vs best” compare The Capricornian with every bank that publishes the same term today. “This rate” is the first day our daily read showed the current rate — a rate that changed between two reads is dated to the first read that showed it.
What The Capricornian publishes about its products1 term deposit product · as published 10 Oct 2026
| Product | Interest paid | Min. deposit | Max. deposit | Fixed-rate terms | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term Deposit | at maturity | $5,000 | $250,000 | 4 | product page · terms · fees · eligibility |
Term Deposit: eligibility, conditions and features
- Eligibility
- residency: Individuals must be citizens or permanent residents of Australia; Available to individuals, companies and trust for personal or business use.; Is currently, or wishes to become, a shareholding member of The Capricornian Ltd.
- Conditions
- max balance 250000.00 — Term deposit amounts over $250,000 by negotiation only; min balance 5000.00
- The bank’s description
- Have peace of mind in your investment with a term deposit from The Capricornian our term deposits can be invested in a 3, 6, 12 or 24-month terms.
- Interest calculated
- daily
Every line is the bank’s own statement in its feed, read that day — nothing is inferred. Early-withdrawal terms appear under conditions or features when a bank states them.
Rate historyevery sweep day since 26 Aug 2026 · 46 days · 4 terms
3mo 4.30% today
26 Aug 202610 Oct 2026
6mo 4.95% today
26 Aug 202610 Oct 2026
1yr 5.20% today
26 Aug 202610 Oct 2026
2yr 5.10% today
26 Aug 202610 Oct 2026
Each line is the best retail rate The Capricornian published for that term on each day we read its feed. A break in the line is a day we read no rate for that term — the feed could not be read, or the bank did not publish that term that day — never a rate carried forward.
Where The Capricornian sitsagainst the 77 banks ranked today
1yr: 43 banks ahead
- Community First Bank 5.60%
- Dnister Bank 5.55%
- Heartland Bank 5.55%
- Unity Bank 5.50%
- Alex Bank 5.50%
- Bank Australia 5.50%
- and 37 more on the leaderboard
6mo: 42 banks ahead
- Heartland Bank 5.45%
- RACQ Bank 5.45%
- Unity Bank 5.35%
- Dnister Bank 5.30%
- Bank Australia 5.30%
- Bank First 5.30%
- and 36 more on the leaderboard
Customer-owned banks52 banks · top 10 by best rate
| Bank | Best | Term | 6 m | 12 m | Market rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Community First Bank | 5.60% | 1yr | 5.10% | 5.60% | #1 |
 Dnister Bank | 5.55% | 1yr | 5.30% | 5.55% | #2 |
| Unity Bank | 5.55% | 2yr | 5.35% | 5.50% | #2 |
 Bank Australia | 5.50% | 1yr | 5.30% | 5.50% | #5 |
 Bank First | 5.50% | 1yr | 5.30% | 5.50% | #5 |
 Qudos Bank | 5.50% | 1yr | 5.30% | 5.50% | #5 |
 Great Southern Bank | 5.45% | 1yr | 4.55% | 5.45% | #11 |
 People First Bank | 5.45% | 7mo | 5.00% | 5.20% | #11 |
 Police Credit Union | 5.45% | 11mo | 5.00% | 5.25% | #11 |
 QBANK | 5.45% | 1yr | 5.30% | 5.45% | #11 |
| The Capricornian | 5.20% | 1yr | 4.95% | 5.20% | #53 |
Timeline3 rate changes since 26 Aug 2026 · ▲3 ▼0 · 1 event
| Date | Term | From → to | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Oct 2026 | 3mo | 4.10 → 4.30 | ▲ +0.20 |
| 7 Oct 2026 | 6mo | 4.85 → 4.95 | ▲ +0.10 |
| 7 Oct 2026 | 1yr | 5.10 → 5.20 | ▲ +0.10 |
| 30 Sep 2026 | RBA | RBA cash rate 4.60% — up 0.25 pointsReserve Bank decision effective 2026-09-30: cash rate target 4.60%, a rise of 0.25 percentage points. | |
Questions about these rates
What is The Capricornian’s best term deposit rate today?
On 10 Oct 2026, the best retail term deposit rate The Capricornian publishes in its Consumer Data Right feed is 5.20% for 12 months (Term Deposit). That is joint #53 of the 77 Australian banks ranked by best rate today.
What is The Capricornian’s 12-month term deposit rate?
5.20% as read on 10 Oct 2026, 0.05 points below the market median of 5.25%, and joint #44 of the 75 banks publishing a 12-month rate. The market-best 12-month rate today is 5.60%.
What is the minimum deposit at The Capricornian?
The lowest minimum The Capricornian states in its feed is $5,000 (Term Deposit, 3-month). Check the product disclosure statement for balance tiers.
When did The Capricornian last change a term deposit rate?
The most recent change we read was on 7 Oct 2026: the 3-month rate moved from 4.10% to 4.30%. We have read 3 changes at The Capricornian since 26 Aug 2026.
Are deposits with The Capricornian guaranteed?
The Capricornian publishes its products under the Consumer Data Right as an Australian data holder. Under the Financial Claims Scheme, administered by APRA, protected Australian-dollar deposit accounts at an Australian-incorporated authorised deposit-taking institution (ADI) are covered up to $250,000 per account holder per ADI. Several brands can share one ADI licence, in which case the cap covers them together, so confirm which licence The Capricornian operates under before relying on the guarantee. Scheme facts checked against apra.gov.au (Financial Claims Scheme) on 15 Sep 2026 — the link is under “About The Capricornian” below; rates are as read on 10 Oct 2026.
About The Capricornian
- Type
- Customer-owned bank (mutual)
- Website
- www.capricornian.com.au
- Consumer Data Right feed
- https://public.cdr.onlinebanking.capricornian.com.au
- Deposit guarantee
- Financial Claims Scheme, up to $250,000 per account holder per ADI — scheme details and covered institutions at APRA (checked 15 Sep 2026)
The rates on this page are the retail term deposit rates The Capricornian publishes in its own Consumer Data Right product feed, read once a day. Business, SMSF and staff-only products are left out. A product the bank publishes as “tailored” (pricing may be negotiated) is included only when the bank also states it is open to individuals, and is marked as tailored. A day on which we read no rate is a gap on this page — never an estimate.
Facts about the institution reviewed 15 Sep 2026. Rates read 10 Oct 2026.
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