Camberwell vs Camberwell West

Camberwell scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 22/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Camberwell (1158) sits above Camberwell West (1152).

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Camberwell and Camberwell West side by side

MeasureCamberwellCamberwell West
Price and market
Median house$2,460,000–
Median unit$900,000–
Renting
House rent$838/wk–
Unit rent$600/wk–
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA11581152
Lifestyle and people
Walk score10022
Transit score10080
Bike score100100
Climate
Annual rainfall668 mm668 mm
Mean max, January26.7°C26.7°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Camberwell edges out on average school ICSEA (1158 vs 1152).

Camberwell vs Camberwell West: common questions

Does Camberwell or Camberwell West have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Camberwell scores 1158 vs 1152 in Camberwell West. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

Which is more walkable, Camberwell or Camberwell West?

Camberwell scores 100/100 on walkability vs 22/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.