Colac Otway
Camperdown
Camperdown at a glance
Median house
$435,000
Median unit
$182,880
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
4,801
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Camperdown.
Camperdown (3260) sits in the Colac Otway region of Victoria. The median house here is $435,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Camperdown has roughly 4,801 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Camperdown scores 18/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Camperdown's population at 4,801, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
4,801
Median age
49
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $435,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $182,880, roughly 58% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $87,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Camperdown on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$435,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $182,880.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$196/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$435,000
$182,880
4,801
Median age: 49
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.75% (median rent $230/wk against a $435,000 price tag). Units yield 5.57% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.75%
Based on $435,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.57%
Based on $182,880 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.
191
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.
18
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Camperdown.
Local schools for Camperdown
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Camperdown College
Non-Government Schools
Mercy Regional College
St Patrick's School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
23.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Camperdown.
- What is the median house price in Camperdown?
- The median house price in Camperdown, VIC 3260 is $435,000. The median unit price is $182,880. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Camperdown postcode?
- Camperdown is in the 3260 postcode, in VIC, in the Colac Otway region.
- What is the average rent in Camperdown?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $196.
- What schools are in Camperdown?
- There are 3 schools serving Camperdown on this page, including Mercy Regional College, St Patrick's School, Camperdown College.
- How walkable is Camperdown?
- Camperdown has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Camperdown?
- Camperdown is close to Skibo, Tesbury, Chocolyn, Naroghid, Gnotuk.
- What is the population of Camperdown?
- Camperdown has approximately 4,801 residents. The median age is 49.
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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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