Camperdown
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Camperdown, VIC 3260.
About Camperdown
Welcome to Camperdown
Camperdown sits in Victoria's Western District, around 190 kilometres west of Melbourne along the Princes Highway, in the volcanic plains country between Colac and Warrnambool. It's the commercial hub for a wide sweep of surrounding farmland, with a wide main street, bluestone buildings and views out to Lake Bullen Merri and Lake Colongulac giving it a distinct sense of place.
With a population of just over 3,300 and a median age of 51, this is a settled rural town rather than a fast-growing satellite suburb. It tends to suit families with a genuine connection to the land, tree-changers looking for affordable acreage-adjacent living, and retirees drawn to a slower pace within reach of the coast and the regional centres either side.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Camperdown revolves around its broad, tree-lined main street, lined with bluestone shopfronts, cafes and a scattering of pubs that double as the social hub for the district. The pace is unhurried, and the town's setting between two volcanic crater lakes gives residents easy access to walking tracks, birdwatching and water views without leaving town. It's a place where locals know the publican and the baker by name, and where weekend life is more likely to involve a footy match or a farmers' market than a shopping centre crawl.
Shopping
Camperdown's main street covers most day-to-day needs, with a supermarket, bakeries, hardware and rural supply stores, and a handful of independent retailers. For bigger shopping trips, residents typically head to Colac or Warrnambool, both within a reasonable drive, for larger retail and homewares options.
Getting around
The Princes Highway runs straight through town, making Camperdown a natural stopping point between Colac and Warrnambool and putting Melbourne within a few hours' drive. Public transport options are more limited, as befits a town of this size, with regional bus services connecting to nearby centres; most residents rely on a car, and farm utes and trailers are as much a part of the streetscape as sedans.
Schools & families
Families are well served locally by Camperdown College, a government school catering across the age range, and Mercy Regional College, a Catholic secondary option drawing students from across the wider district. Both give local families genuine choice without needing to travel to a larger town, which is a real drawcard for households weighing up a move to the area.
Parks & recreation
The双 crater lakes, Bullen Merri and Colongulac, are Camperdown's standout natural assets, offering fishing, boating and walking trails right on the town's doorstep, along with views across to the Stony Rises. Sporting grounds and recreation reserves around town support the usual footy, cricket and netball competitions that anchor community life in a district town like this.
The property market
Camperdown's property market reflects its status as an affordable rural town rather than a growth corridor. The median house price sits at $460,000, with recent growth modest at 1.1%, pointing to a stable rather than fast-moving market. Current listings are dominated by houses, which make up 69% of stock, with land making up a further 29% and a small 2% share of townhouses, underlining that this is overwhelmingly a house-and-land market with little medium-density development. For buyers priced out of the coast or looking for a workable rural base, that combination of affordability and stability is a large part of the appeal.
Market snapshot
Camperdown property market
Median sale price
$460k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
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per week
Gross rental yield
—
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$319k
Median
$460k
Premium
$713k
Days on market
67
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
50
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +2.5% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Camperdown by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Camperdown, VIC 3260.
Population
3,354
residents (2021)
Median age
51
years
Household income
$1,128
median, per week
Median rent
$240
per week
Median mortgage
$1,127
per month
Mortgage / income
23%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Camperdown
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Camperdown
$1.20m
102 Park Lane
Sold ~July 2026
$340k
17 Longmore Street
Sold ~July 2026
$479k
31 Lawrence Street
Sold ~July 2026
$520k
70 Bowen Street
Sold ~July 2026
$390k
5B York Street
Sold ~July 2026
$570k
22 Dimora Avenue
Sold ~June 2026
$335k
2 Dowling Street
Sold ~June 2026
$440k
3 Dowling Street
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
Explore the area
Properties & amenities in Camperdown
Compare the area
Price map around Camperdown
Every listing for sale near Camperdown, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.
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Common questions
Camperdown suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Camperdown?
The median house price in Camperdown, VIC is $460k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 1.1%.
Is Camperdown a good place to live?
Camperdown is a town in the southwestern part of the Australian state of Victoria, 190 km (120 mi) west of the state capital, Melbourne. Camperdown is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 3,354 and 2 schools in the area.
What is the population of Camperdown?
Camperdown has a population of 3,354 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 51.
What schools are in Camperdown?
There are 2 schools in or near Camperdown, including Camperdown College and Mercy Regional College.
How long do homes take to sell in Camperdown?
Properties in Camperdown take around 67 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Camperdown?
Entry-level properties in Camperdown start around $319k, while premium homes reach $713k.
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