Camperdown
VIC 3260 · Corangamite
3,354 (2021) → 3,243 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Camperdown is a declining suburb in Corangamite, VIC 3260, about 165km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $418K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 73/100, and is about 44km inland. Camperdown has an overall score of 54/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 90/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.79%), New Zealand (0.83%), Netherlands (0.6%), Scotland (0.6%), Philippines (0.54%)
Top languages: Spanish (0.24%), Mandarin (0.18%), German (0.18%), Filipino (0.18%), Punjabi (0.15%)
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1016 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1040
- Mercy Regional CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1027
- Camperdown CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 982
- Camperdown College-Brooke StreetCombined · Government
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
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
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Camperdown
Is Camperdown safe?
Camperdown has a residential safety score of 90/100, 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 4,800 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Camperdown?
In Camperdown, the .
How far is Camperdown from Melbourne CBD?
Camperdown is about 165.5 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Camperdown?
Camperdown has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1016 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Camperdown?
Camperdown has a transport score of 73/100, including 1 train station and 4 bus stops.