Camberwell
VIC 3124 · Boroondara
21,965 (2021) → 22,529 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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 6 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3124 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1121 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Camberwell Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1194
- Hartwell Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1191
- St Dominic's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1169
- Siena College LtdSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1153
- Camberwell High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1119
- SEDA College (Victoria)Secondary · IndependentICSEA 1036
Nearby (within 10km)
- Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar - Primary CampusCombined · Independent · 1km
- Strathcona Baptist Girls' GrammarCombined · Independent · 1.2kmICSEA 1135
- Canterbury Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1192
- Camberwell South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1183
- St Cecilia's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1172
- Canterbury Girls Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1141
- Wattle Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1122
- Emmaus College - Burwood CampusCombined · Catholic · 2.3km
- Glen Iris Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1174
- Auburn South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1165
- Camberwell Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1192
- Camberwell Girls Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1180
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1144 (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.