Camberwell

VIC 3124 · Boroondara

21,965 (2021) → 22,529 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

21,965

Population

$2.61M

Median house (2024)

Safety score

Transport score

Camberwell is a moderate growth suburb in Boroondara, VIC 3124, about 10km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $2.61M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 99/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Camberwell has an overall score of 96/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 69/100.

10.1 km

To Melbourne CBD

9.4 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

420 m

To nearest station

Demographics

21,965

Population

Median age

2.6

Avg household

Age distribution

Housing tenure

Owned
Mortgage
Rented

Commute to work

Car
Public transport
Walk/cycle
Work from home

Median household income (weekly)$2,457

vs NSW median+32.8%

Bachelor degree or higher71.0%

Born in Australia65.8%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse4,754 / 1,370 / 1,713

Top countries of birth: China (7.01%), England (3.26%), India (2.01%), Malaysia (1.97%), New Zealand (1.67%)

Top languages: Mandarin (9.26%), Greek (2.42%), Cantonese (2.06%), Italian (1.45%), French (1.3%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$2.61M+8.8%

Median house (2024)

$900K-11.3%

Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk

Rental yield (house)Data not available

Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

124

Break & enter dwelling565/100k

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Steal from dwellingNot reported

Motor vehicle theft278/100k

Domestic assault91/100k

Robbery14/100k

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 1,069 (all categories, latest year)4,867 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

345

Within 10km5 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1121 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Camberwell Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1182
Hartwell Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1182
St Dominic's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1181
Siena College LtdSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1138
Camberwell High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1121

Nearby (within 10km)

Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar - Primary CampusCombined · Independent · 1km
Canterbury Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1197
Strathcona Baptist Girls' GrammarCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1151
Camberwell South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1172
St Cecilia's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1178
SEDA College (Victoria)Secondary · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1030
Canterbury Girls Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1135
Wattle Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1137
Emmaus College - Burwood CampusSecondary · Catholic · 2.3km
Glen Iris Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1193
Auburn South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1167
Auburn High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1137

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

5Metro

74Light rail

51Bus

CBD commute (est.)28 min (metro)

Nearest train stationWillison Railway (420 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C

Summer max

14.2°C

Winter max

600mm

Rainfall/yr

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

156 in suburbSupermarkets

7454 in suburbCafes/Rest.

4326 in suburbParks

2515 in suburbPlaygrounds

511469 in suburbPools

318 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

188 in suburbGPs

177 in suburbPharmacies

175 in suburbChildcare

31 in suburbLibraries

498108 in suburbSports fields

41 in suburbVets

Nearest beachSt Kilda Beach (9.4 km)

Nearest hospitalCabrini Hospital (4.4 km)

Nearest vet1.6 km

Nearest airportMelbourne (27.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate0.64%

Projected population 204126,282

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Boroondara

CanterburyData not available99transport Glen Iris$2.23M99transport Hawthorn East$2.00M99transport Surrey Hills$2.39M99transport Deepdene$3.05M86transport Ashburton$2.00M98transport

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Frequently asked questions about Camberwell

Is Camberwell safe?

Camberwell has a residential safety score of 69/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,867 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Camberwell?

In Camberwell, the .

How far is Camberwell from Melbourne CBD?

Camberwell is about 10.1 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 28 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Camberwell?

Camberwell has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1161 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Camberwell?

Camberwell has a transport score of 99/100 and 51 bus stops.