Camberwell West at a glance
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
22.0k
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Camberwell West.
The postcode for Camberwell West is 3124 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Camberwell West (3124) sits in the Boroondara region of Victoria.
Camberwell West has roughly 21,965 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Camberwell West scores 22/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with workable public transport options. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
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, 6 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Camberwell West'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
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$486/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$413/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
21,965
Median age: 43
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Getting around
Walkability.
22
80
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Camberwell West.
Local schools for Camberwell West
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Government School Catchment
Camberwell South Primary School
Auburn High School
Auburn South Primary School
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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 West.
- What is the Camberwell West postcode?
- Camberwell West is in the 3124 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Boroondara region.
- Where is Camberwell West?
- Camberwell West 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 West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $486, for units it's $413.
- What schools are in Camberwell West?
- There are 20 schools serving Camberwell West on this page, including Alia College, Camberwell South Primary School, Auburn High School.
- How walkable is Camberwell West?
- Camberwell West has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 80, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Camberwell West?
- Camberwell West is close to Middle Camberwell, Hawthorn East, Tooronga, Glen Iris, Camberwell South.
- What is the population of Camberwell West?
- The population of Camberwell West is approximately 21,965 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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