Camberwell at a glance
Median house
$2,460,000
Median unit
$900,000
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
22.0k
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Camberwell.
The postcode for Camberwell is 3124 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Camberwell is $2,460,000.
Camberwell (3124) sits in the Boroondara region of Victoria. The median house here is $2,460,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Camberwell has roughly 21,965 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Camberwell scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 8 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Camberwell's population at 21,965, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
21,965
Median age
43
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $2,460,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $900,000, roughly 63% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $492,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$2,460,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $900,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$838/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$600/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$2,460,000
$900,000
21,965
Median age: 43
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.77% (median rent $838/wk against a $2,460,000 price tag). Units yield 3.47% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.77%
Based on $2,460,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.47%
Based on $900,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,116
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Camberwell.
Local schools for Camberwell
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Camberwell Primary School
Camberwell High School
Canterbury Girls Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Camberwell.
- What is the median house price in Camberwell?
- The median house price in Camberwell, VIC 3124 is $2,460,000. The median unit price is $900,000.
- What is the Camberwell postcode?
- Camberwell is in the 3124 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Boroondara region.
- Where is Camberwell?
- Camberwell is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3124. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Boroondara region.
- What is the average rent in Camberwell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $838, for units it's $600.
- What schools are in Camberwell?
- There are 20 schools serving Camberwell on this page, including SEDA College (Victoria), Camberwell Primary School, Camberwell High School.
- How walkable is Camberwell?
- Camberwell has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Camberwell?
- Camberwell is close to Camberwell South, Camberwell East, Camberwell North, Canterbury, Hawthorn East.
- What is the population of Camberwell?
- The population of Camberwell is approximately 21,965 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
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