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VIC · Boroondara Council

Camberwell (Vic.), VIC, 3124

Current weather

12.5°CRain showers

84% humidity · 23.9 km/h wind · 15.7° / 10.7° today · 5.7 mm rain

Desirability index

88.9/100

#50 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Camberwell (Vic.) is a mid-sized suburb in the Boroondara area, home to around 21,965 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 1,509 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+10%), roughly 68.7 offences per 1,000 residents, 5 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
21,965
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$2,457
Dwelling vacancy
10.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
930 of 8,839
Median monthly mortgage
$3,000
Employment rate
59.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
340 / 1,713 / 1,370

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
1,509
Against the person
148
Against property
1,187
Rate per 1,000 residents
68.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 148 residents
State safety percentile
61.3th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+9.5%

Most common offence types

  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft104
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle268
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store123
  • B49 Other Theft137
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception186

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
5
Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
1,169
  • Camberwell Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Hartwell Primary SchoolPrimary
  • SEDA College (Victoria)Secondary
  • Siena College LtdSecondary
  • St Dominic's SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

179 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Hartwell Station
  • Hartwell Station
  • Riversdale Station
  • Willison Station
  • Willison Station

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

308 planning-related records

2021· 97 proposals

  • July 2021

  • (VicSmart) Installation of solar panels associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    26 LOCKHART STREET CAMBERWELL 3124Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition and additions and alterations associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay.
    19 TRAFALGAR ROAD CAMBERWELL 3124Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct buildings and works to an existing office and display business identification signage (including internally illuminated signage and an electronic sign).
    735-737 BURKE ROAD CAMBERWELL 3124Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Extend one dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres.
    580 CAMBERWELL ROAD CAMBERWELL 3124In progress
  • Demolition and construction of a front fence and re-surfacing of driveway associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    32 STANHOPE GROVE CAMBERWELL 3124Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition and construction of buildings and works associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay on two lots under 500 square metres.
    19 KINTORE STREET CAMBERWELL 3124Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Sale and consumption of liquor associated with an existing food premises
    116 FORDHAM AVENUE CAMBERWELL 3124Withdrawn
  • (VicSmart) Partial demolition of front fence and construction of buildings and works (gates) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    20 FAIRVIEW AVENUE CAMBERWELL 3124Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition and construction of alterations and additions to existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    95 BROADWAY CAMBERWELL 3124NOD issued by a delegate
  • The consumption of liquor on premises including the sale of packaged liquor associated with a bar (wine bar) in accordance with the endorsed plans
    420 BURKE ROAD CAMBERWELL 3124NOD issued by a delegate

  • June 2021

  • Variation of a restrictive covenant
    13 LANSELL CRESCENT CAMBERWELL 3124Withdrawn
  • Construction of a deck extension associated with a dwelling on a lot under 500 square metres
    3/59 ATHELSTAN ROAD CAMBERWELL 3124Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition and alterations and additions to existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay.
    16 MARLBOROUGH AVENUE CAMBERWELL 3124Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition and buildings and works (landscaping) associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    3 MOORHOUSE STREET CAMBERWELL 3124Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for the sale of packaged liquor
    664 BURKE ROAD CAMBERWELL 3124Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • (S.72) Construction of two (2) dwellings on a lot
    193 HIGHFIELD ROAD CAMBERWELL 3124NOD issued by a delegate
  • (S.72) Partial demolition, construction of alterations and additions, and a new fence on land affected by a Heritage Overlay and a Public Acquisition Overlay, and construction of buildings and works on two lots less than 500m2 in accordance with the endorsed plans
    2 LOCH STREET CAMBERWELL 3124Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of buildings and works associated with a dwelling on a lot under 500 square metres
    12 AISBETT AVENUE CAMBERWELL 3124Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of business identification sign and internally illuminated (stand-alone) sign associated with a commercial premises.
    1/1348-1350 TOORAK ROAD CAMBERWELL 3124Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land into four (4) lots in accordance with the previously approved development permit (Spear Ref: S177240M)
    218 WARRIGAL ROAD CAMBERWELL 3124Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part Demolition and construction of alterations and additions associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    56 FAIRVIEW AVENUE CAMBERWELL 3124Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of above-verandah illuminated and non-illuminated business identification signs.
    1225-1229 TOORAK ROAD CAMBERWELL 3124Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of land to sell and consume liquor (General Liquor Licence)
    1/526 CAMBERWELL ROAD CAMBERWELL 3124In progress
  • Construction of alterations and additions associated with a mixed use building in a Heritage Overlay and Design and Development Overlay and a reduction to car parking requirement
    521 CAMBERWELL ROAD CAMBERWELL 3124Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Reduction in car parking associated with an existing office building
    1092-1096 TOORAK ROAD CAMBERWELL 3124Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • (VicSmart) Part demolition and extend an existing vehicle crossover associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay.
    64 PROSPECT HILL ROAD CAMBERWELL 3124Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land as a restricted recreation facility (gymnasium) in a Commercial 1 Zone
    3 PROSPECT HILL ROAD CAMBERWELL 3124Withdrawn
  • Budget Rent-a-car sub branch VK - Refund processed 03/08/21
    487-489 BURKE ROAD CAMBERWELL 3124Withdrawn
  • Removal of a Drainage and Sewerage Easement. (Spear Ref: S176678E)
    4 CULLITON ROAD CAMBERWELL 3124Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Partial demolition and buildings and works and the display of business identification signage associated with a commercial premises in a Heritage Overlay
    907 Burke RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • (VicSmart) Partial demolition and Construction of a carport associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    34 Moorhouse StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of alterations to an existing building, reduction of carparking in association with the proposed 100 seat restaurant and use of the land to sell and consume liquor in association with an on-premises liquor license.
    871 BURKE ROAD CAMBERWELL 3124Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for a restricted recreation facility (fitness studio)
    G01 CAMBERWELL 3124Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition and construction of alterations and additions associated with a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    61 PROSPECT HILL ROAD CAMBERWELL 3124NOD issued by a delegate

  • May 2021

  • Construction of a new dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres and works over common property, in accordance with the endorsed plans.
    3/581 CAMBERWELL ROAD CAMBERWELL 3124Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Part demolition and construction of alterations and additions to existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    47 Spencer RoadWithdrawn
  • Partial demolition and construction of alterations and additions to an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    47 SPENCER ROAD CAMBERWELL 3124Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construct two dwellings on a lot
    14 GARDEN ROAD CAMBERWELL 3124Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a three (3) storey residential building comprising 16 dwellings over three lots and the alteration of access to a road in a Road Zone Category 1
    991 BURKE ROAD CAMBERWELL 3124NOD issued by a delegate
  • Use of the land for the sale and consumption of liquor (restaurant and cafe licence) associated with an existing food and drink premises.
    725 RIVERSDALE ROAD CAMBERWELL 3124NOD issued by a delegate
2020· 211 proposals

211 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

152 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol
  • Divino CellarsAlcohol
  • Commonwealth BankATM
  • Le CroissantBakery
  • Bbq
  • Bench (21)
  • Bicycle Parking (8)
  • Boroondara City CouncilBicycle Repair Station
  • Bus stop
  • Camberwell Civic CentreBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

15 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Bowen GardensPark
  • Brinsley Road ReservePark
  • Coopers ReservePark
  • Fordham GardensPark
  • Hartwell Station ReservePark
  • Highfield ParkPark
  • Lower ReservePark
  • Lynden ParkPark
  • Radnor ReservePark
  • Realm ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
35
Emergency department
On site
  • Camberwell Chiropractic CentreCamberwell Roadclinic
  • Camberwell Dental GroupRiversdale Roaddentist
  • Camberwell EndodonticsVictoria Roaddentist
  • Camberwell Healthcare CentreCamberwell Roaddoctor
  • Camberwell Junction Medical & Dental ClinicProspect Hill Roaddoctor
  • Camberwell Osteopathic ClinicCookson Streetalternative
  • Camberwell RenalBurke Roaddoctor
  • Camberwell Rheumatology & AssociatesCamberwell Roaddoctor
  • Canterbury Road Community Care UnitCanterbury Roadrehabilitation
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

5 state heritage places

  • BROUGHTON HALLNH1176
  • CAMBERWELL COURT HOUSE & POLICE STATIONNH1194
  • FORMER ROBIN BOYD HOUSENH0879
  • SECOND CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTISTNH1196
  • TRAM SUBSTATIONNH2324

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site

Childcare

5 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • A Step Aheadkindergarten
  • Camberwell Kindergarten & Childcare CentreTrafalgar Roadchildcare
  • Fordham Avenue KindergartenFordham Avenuekindergarten
  • Inspire Early Learning CentreToorak Roadchildcare
  • Samtha's Childcare CentreSeymour Grovechildcare

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
33
Parks (OSM)
28

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
88.9/100
Cohort rank
#50 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • A Step Aheadchildcarekindergarten
  • Camberwell Kindergarten & Childcare CentrechildcareTrafalgar Roadchildcare
  • Fordham Avenue KindergartenchildcareFordham Avenuekindergarten
  • Inspire Early Learning CentrechildcareToorak Roadchildcare
  • Samtha's Childcare CentrechildcareSeymour Grovechildcare
  • BROUGHTON HALLheritageNH1176
  • CAMBERWELL COURT HOUSE & POLICE STATIONheritageNH1194
  • FORMER ROBIN BOYD HOUSEheritageNH0879
  • SECOND CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTISTheritageNH1196
  • TRAM SUBSTATIONheritageNH2324

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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