Camberwell
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Camberwell, VIC 3124.
About Camberwell
Welcome to Camberwell
Camberwell sits in Melbourne's inner east, roughly 10 kilometres from the CBD, and carries a reputation as one of the city's most enduring family suburbs. Bordered by Canterbury, Hawthorn East, Kew, Balwyn and Deepdene, it occupies a broad, leafy stretch of the Boroondara council area where wide streets, Federation homes and a strong sense of community have kept demand consistently high across generations.
The suburb draws a diverse mix of residents — established families who value the school catchments and green space, professionals who want a quiet base within easy reach of the city, and downsizers reluctant to leave a neighbourhood they've lived in for decades. That cross-generational appeal is reflected in the housing stock and the low turnover of long-held properties.
Housing & architecture
Camberwell's streetscapes are a genuine pleasure for anyone interested in Australian residential architecture. Federation Queen Annes, inter-war California bungalows and solid Edwardian terraces sit alongside mid-century brick homes and a growing number of contemporary renovations, often where owners have extended original period shells rather than demolished them outright.
According to current listings, houses account for 57% of the dwelling mix, with apartments and units making up 28% and townhouses a further 13%. That balance reflects a suburb where the single-family home remains the dominant form but where well-designed medium-density living has carved out a real foothold, particularly along major arterials and closer to the Burke Road and Camberwell Junction precincts.
The property market
Camberwell's median house price sits at $2.38 million, placing it firmly among Melbourne's premium inner-east markets. The median unit or apartment price of $780,000 offers a comparatively accessible entry point for buyers who want the suburb's address and amenity without the outlay of a full-size house. Median weekly rent is $1,200, reflecting the calibre of homes typically available to tenants and the suburb's enduring appeal to higher-income renters.
Recent figures show house prices have moved down 8.8% — a correction that mirrors broader softening across Melbourne's prestige tier rather than anything specific to Camberwell. For buyers who have been watching the suburb from the sidelines, the current climate represents a more negotiable environment than the peak years, and competition for well-presented family homes on good blocks remains genuine. Land listings account for just 1% of current stock, underlining how little undeveloped opportunity remains in an already mature suburb.
Lifestyle & dining
Camberwell Junction is the commercial heart of the suburb — a busy intersection where Burke Road and Riversdale Road meet and where you'll find a range of cafes, restaurants, wine bars and specialty retailers. Riversdale Cellars is a local favourite for those who take their wine seriously, and the strip rewards regular exploration.
The pace of life in Camberwell is unhurried without being sleepy. Residents tend to spend weekends at local reserves, making use of Coopers Reserve and Through Road Reserve for everything from dog walks to informal sport. The suburb's position between the Yarra corridor and the shopping precincts of neighbouring Canterbury and Hawthorn East means there's rarely a need to travel far for either nature or convenience.
Shopping
Beyond the Junction, Camberwell's shopping options are spread across several smaller strips that suit the suburb's neighbourhood feel. Beauty supply retailers and independent traders occupy pockets throughout the area, and the proximity to Canterbury and Balwyn adds further retail depth within a short drive or cycle.
For major supermarket shopping and department stores, residents typically head to the broader Boroondara network or cross into neighbouring suburbs. That relative restraint in large-format retail is, for many locals, precisely the point — Camberwell has resisted the kind of homogenised development that has transformed other inner-east high streets.
Getting around
Camberwell is well served by Melbourne's train and tram networks. The suburb sits on one of Melbourne's busiest rail corridors, with stations and stops accessible along key thoroughfares including Thomas Street, connecting residents to the city and to Wattle Park and surrounds to the east. Trams on Riversdale Road and Burke Road provide reliable surface connections, making the suburb practical for those who commute without a car.
For drivers, Warrigal Road provides a north-south link to Chadstone and the inner south, while arterials through Kew and Hawthorn East give reasonable access to the Eastern Freeway and the CBD. Cycling infrastructure has improved gradually, and the relatively flat terrain between Camberwell Junction and the neighbouring suburbs makes short trips by bike genuinely feasible.
Schools & families
Schooling is one of the primary reasons families choose Camberwell and stay there. Camberwell Primary School and Hartwell Primary School serve the government primary sector, while Catholic families have St Dominic's School as a strong local option. At the secondary level, Siena College is a well-regarded Catholic girls' school with deep roots in the area, and SEDA College Victoria offers a distinctive applied-learning pathway for students pursuing sport and active industries.
The broader Boroondara area is known for its concentration of reputable schools across all sectors, and families in Camberwell benefit from that wider network. With neighbouring suburbs like Canterbury and Kew also home to sought-after schools, the eastern corridor is consistently one of Melbourne's most competitive catchment areas.
Parks & recreation
Green space in Camberwell is woven through the suburb rather than concentrated in one large park. Coopers Reserve and Through Road Reserve are well-used local patches that provide room for informal recreation, dog exercise and quiet downtime away from the main roads. Mature street trees throughout the residential grid add to the overall sense of leafiness that the inner east is known for.
For more expansive outdoor activity, residents are a short trip from the Yarra River trails accessible via neighbouring Hawthorn East and Kew, offering cycling and walking routes that extend well beyond the suburb's own boundaries. That access to a broader green network is one of Camberwell's understated advantages.
Market snapshot
Camberwell property market
Median sale price
$2.40m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$1,200
per week
Gross rental yield
2.6%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.59m
Median
$2.40m
Premium
$4.00m
Days on market
42
Auction clearance
54%
Sold this year
120
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth -2.9% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Camberwell by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Camberwell, VIC 3124.
Population
21,965
residents (2021)
Median age
43
years
Household income
$2,457
median, per week
Median rent
$486
per week
Median mortgage
$3,000
per month
Mortgage / income
28%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Camberwell
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Camberwell
$887k
4/926 Toorak Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.45m
2/645 Burke Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.98m
23 Lesley Street
Sold ~July 2026
$2.45m
22 Judd Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.28m
5/18 Cornell Street
Sold ~July 2026
$856k
10/5 Fermanagh Road
Sold ~July 2026
$762k
3/16-18 Morey Street
Sold ~July 2026
$3.11m
37 Moorhouse Street
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Camberwell suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Camberwell?
The median house price in Camberwell, VIC is $2.40m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have fallen about 8.0%.
How much is rent in Camberwell?
The median weekly rent in Camberwell is around $1,200 per week.
Is Camberwell a good place to live?
Camberwell is an inner suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 10 km east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the City of Boroondara local government area. Camberwell is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 21,965 and 5 schools in the area.
What is the population of Camberwell?
Camberwell has a population of 21,965 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 43.
What schools are in Camberwell?
There are 5 schools in or near Camberwell, including Camberwell Primary School, Hartwell Primary School and St Dominic's School.
How long do homes take to sell in Camberwell?
Properties in Camberwell take around 42 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 54%.
How much do you need to buy in Camberwell?
Entry-level properties in Camberwell start around $1.59m, while premium homes reach $4.00m.
What suburbs are near Camberwell?
Suburbs near Camberwell include Canterbury, Deepdene, Hawthorn East, Balwyn and Kew.
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