Camberwell

VIC 3124 • Greater Melbourne

21,965
Population (2021)
$54,236
Median Income
7.59 kmΒ²
Area
61m
Elevation
PrestigeSunday MarketHeritage HomesVillage Atmosphere

About Camberwell

Camberwell is one of Melbourne's premier middle-eastern suburbs, an affluent community of 22,000 in Boroondara, 10 kilometres from the CBD. Multiple train lines converge at Camberwell Junction, making it one of the best-connected suburbs outside the inner city. The famous Sunday market and outstanding heritage architecture define a suburb that epitomises established Melbourne.

Burke Road Camberwell offers village shopping at its finestβ€”quality retailers, excellent cafes, and the legendary Sunday Market drawing visitors from across Melbourne. Heritage homes on tree-lined streets, excellent schools, and family-friendly parks complete the picture. Camberwell attracts affluent families and professionals who want established suburban prestige with village atmosphere and excellent connectivity.

Camberwell falls under postcode 3124 and is governed by Boroondara Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Hawthorn (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
3124
Urban Area
Boroondara
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.84Β°, 145.08Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
7.59 kmΒ²
Elevation
61m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    752 Riversdale Road Camberwell 3124 VIC
  • ALDI
    15 - 25 Station Street, Camberwell VIC 3124

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$486
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,000
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
43 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
22,081
Census 2021
21,965
0.5% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$44,304
Income 2021
$54,236
22.4% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 14,450
Born Overseas 6,893

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 1,540
  • 2. England 716
  • 3. India 441
  • 4. Malaysia 433
  • 5. New Zealand 367
  • 6. Vietnam 219
  • 7. Hong Kong 210
  • 8. Italy 207
  • 9. Greece 202
  • 10. Sri Lanka 198
  • 11. South Africa 169
  • 12. United States 150
  • 13. Singapore 134
  • 14. Scotland 96
  • 15. Taiwan 95

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 7,003
Australian 5,473
Chinese 3,478
Irish 2,797
Scottish 2,371
Italian 1,358
Greek 957
German 798
Indian 671
Vietnamese 293

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

9,337
Both parents born in Australia
9,072
Both parents born overseas
2,852
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
44.4%
Christianity
43.7%
Buddhism
2.8%
Hinduism
2.4%
Islam
0.8%
Judaism
0.6%
Sikhism
0.2%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
892 (4.1%)
5-14 years
2,578 (11.7%)
15-19 years
1,539 (7.0%)
20-24 years
1,550 (7.1%)
25-34 years
2,349 (10.7%)
35-44 years
2,488 (11.3%)
45-54 years
3,045 (13.9%)
55-64 years
2,757 (12.6%)
65-74 years
2,264 (10.3%)
75-84 years
1,492 (6.8%)
85+ years
1,008 (4.6%)

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