Camberwell VIC

Postcode 3124 · Boroondara LGA

Camberwell is a large suburb in Victoria within the Boroondara local government area (postcode 3124). With a population of 21,965, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 43. Households earn a median income of $128K per year, with an average household size of 2.6 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Chinese.

The median house price in Camberwell is $2.6 million, having increased 2.4% over the past year. Units have a median price of $915,000 (-2.6% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $565. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 1.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $3,000.

Camberwell is served by 5 schools, including 3 primary, 2 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 1149, which is well above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 13 rail stations, 117 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 private hospital. The crime rate in the Boroondara LGA is moderate at 5,549 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Camberwell offers a gross rental yield of 1.1%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($2.6M/$875K), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 20.4x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +2.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield1.1% Low Yield
Price vs State$2.6M/$875K Above Median
Affordability20.4x Stretched
Price Momentum+2.4% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$68,783
Mean Income$116,176
Earners15,862
YoY Change+3.8%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education10/10
Economic8/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$2.6M
2.4% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$915K
-2.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$486
POPULATION
21,965
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age43
Household Size2.6
HH Income /wk$2,457
Personal Income /wk$1043
Mortgage /mth$3,000
CRIME (Boroondara LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,549
Total Incidents9,964
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations13
Bus Stops117
Camberwell Central/Station St
Camberwell Station
Camberwell Station/Burke Rd #64
East Camberwell Station
Hartwell Station
SCHOOLS (5)
Avg ICSEA1149
Total Students2,680
Independent1
Catholic2
Government2
SEDA College (Victoria)Secondary · Independent · ICSEA 1036
Siena College LtdSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1153
Hartwell Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1191
Camberwell Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1194
St Dominic's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1169
HOSPITALS (1)
Epworth Camberwellprivate
Data: 2024