Camberwell, VIC 3124 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Camberwell is an established middle-ring suburb 10km east of Melbourne CBD in the City of Boroondara, served by Camberwell Station and multiple tram routes. It has a population of around 22,000 with above-average household incomes and a mix of families and professionals. Housing is predominantly family homes with a median house price of $2,550,000 and median weekly rent of $1,100.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 21,965
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $2,457 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,043 /week
- Median family income
- $3,264 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Boroondara
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - Inner East
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Kooyong
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $1,100 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,000
- Median house price
- $2,550,000
- Rent share of household income
- 45%
Schools
- Siena College
- Camberwell Grammar School
- Canterbury Girls Secondary College
Transport
- Lilydale, Belgrave, Alamein Lines — Camberwell Station
- Routes 72, 75 trams
Lifestyle & amenities
Established residential suburb popular with families due to school options and transport links. Local hubs include Camberwell Junction shopping strip and Rivoli Cinemas.
- 17 cafés
- 25 restaurants
- 46 parks and reserves
- 14 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 6 supermarkets
- 20 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 9.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 66.7% of the 10,453 resolvable premises in Camberwell. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Premises: 13.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 14.6%
- Fibre to the Building: 5.3%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 66.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,562 across postcode 3124 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 1,236 property offences, 170 violent offences, 43 public order offences.
- Wider Boroondara LGA: 5,549 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Camberwell?
Camberwell (VIC 3124) had 21,965 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Boroondara local government area.
What is the median rent in Camberwell?
The median advertised rent in Camberwell is $1,100/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Camberwell?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Camberwell. Nearest include: Siena College, Camberwell Grammar School, Canterbury Girls Secondary College. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Camberwell?
Camberwell is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (66.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Camberwell?
Across postcode 3124, 1,562 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (1,236), violent (170), public order (43). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Camberwell?
In Camberwell, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (9.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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