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VIC · Corangamite Council

Camperdown, 3260

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Updated

Desirability score

50.8/100
Average

Top 28% of Victoria's suburbs

82% data confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Affordable
  • Historic
  • Green space
  • Schools
  • Regional town
What Camperdown is known for: Affordable, Historic, Green space, Schools, Regional town

Suburb profile

Camperdown is a regional centre in Corangamite that balances local services with a more relaxed pace of life. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.

Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Weekends tend to revolve around local favourites: a café, a market run, a walk through town. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.

Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and community and employment lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in parks and green space and growth momentum.

Population

Population
3,354
Median age
51
Median household income / week
$1,128
Dwelling vacancy
13%
Unoccupied private dwellings
212 of 1,630
Median monthly mortgage
$1,127
Employment rate
49.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
99 / 91 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

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)
284
Against the person
64
Against property
115
Rate per 1,000 residents
84.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 52 residents
State safety percentile
69.8th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-3.7%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage20
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle19
  • B49 Other Theft19
  • C32 Drug Possession26
  • D11 Firearms Offences20

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,026
  • Camperdown CollegeCombined
  • Mercy Regional CollegeSecondary
  • St Patrick's SchoolPrimary

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

7 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Camperdown Railway Station
  • Camperdown Station
  • Camperdown Station/Longmore St
  • Camperdown Station/Longmore St
  • Camperdown Visitors Centre/McNicol St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

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).

62 planning-related records

2021· 26 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Two Lot Subdivision
    GNOTUK ROAD CAMPERDOWN 3260Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works Associated with Agriculture (Farm Shed)
    3940 PRINCES HIGHWAY CAMPERDOWN 3260Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Creation of Access to Road Zone Category 1 (Camperdown-Lismore Road)
    CAMPERDOWN-LISMORE ROAD CAMPERDOWN 3260Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and Works for Construction of Universal Access Ramp
    183 MANIFOLD STREET CAMPERDOWN 3260Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of Land for Second Dwelling and Associated Outbuildings and Buildings and Works for Extension to Existing Dwelling and Alteration of Access to a Road Zone Category 1
    215 CAMPERDOWN-COBDEN ROAD CAMPERDOWN 3260Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Three Lot Subdivision
    10 HOPETOUN STREET CAMPERDOWN 3260Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Five Lot Subdivision
    5-7 CRESSY STREET CAMPERDOWN 3260Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding (garage) and demolition of existing carport
    65 Manifold StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision
    32 Fenton StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision
    43 BARKLY STREET CAMPERDOWN 3260Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision
    45 BARKLY STREET CAMPERDOWN 3260Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision
    81 GNOTUK ROAD CAMPERDOWN 3260Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of Business Identification Signage
    183 Manifold StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with industry (milk product manufacturing facility), reduction in car parking and display of business identification signage
    DEPOT ROAD CAMPERDOWN 3260Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Buildings and Works to Construct an Outbuilding
    279 Manifold StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Buildings and works for external alterations and extension of the existing dwelling, construction of one (1) new dwelling, and two (2) lot subdivision with common property
    68 Manifold StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision (Boundary Realignment)
    32 Fenton StreetNo permit required
  • Buildings and works associated with office building (alterations to facade and addition of a verandah)
    128 Manifold StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Works to construct internal access track
    5033 Princes HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and Development of Land for a Single Dwelling
    81 CROSS FOREST ROAD CAMPERDOWN 3260Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision
    17 Park AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Buildings and Works Associated with Agriculture (Farm Shed)
    5033 Princes HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for a dog wash
    319 MANIFOLD STREET CAMPERDOWN 3260Lapsed

  • February 2021

  • Buildings and Works for Construction of Shelter
    Park RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a Pavilion/Clubrooms & Licensing of the Premises for the Sale & Consumption of Liquor (Amendment to Condition 8 on Permit to allow extended hours for live entertainment until 1.00am)
    15 Adeney StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Building and works to construct three (3) dwellings
    13 Gunner StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 14 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Buildings and works for construction of pergola and sale and consumption of liquor (cafe licence)
    160-162 Manifold StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Buildings and works associated with alterations and additions to a dwelling
    172 Manifold StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with existing building (roof and enclosure) and construction of storage shed
    325 Manifold StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Two Lot Subdivision with Common Property
    207 Manifold StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works associated with Rural Industry (Erection of 3 Grain Storage Silos)
    21 Sinnott CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works for Construction of an Agricultural Shed
    3960 Princes HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Two lot subdivision
    14 Henderson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works for a storage building
    Show GroundsPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Buildings and works associated with additions to a dwelling
    2 Depot RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a storage building
    236 Manifold StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Demolition of Building (George Cain's Cottage) and Construction of Single Dwelling
    68 Manifold StreetRefusal issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Realignment of Title Boundaries (Amended to allow for a Two Lot Subdivision with Common Property and deletion of conditions requiring increase width of access and upgrade building wall to meet fire rating standards)
    207 Manifold StreetLapsed
  • Buildings and works for construction of industrial shed (engineering workshop)
    25 Sinnott CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works for Construction of a Dwelling
    45 Wiridgil RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

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

Amenities

53 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Ritchie's IGA Alcohol ShopAlcohol
  • Bucks BakeryBakery
  • Imperial HotelBar
  • Bench (13)
  • Brooke St/Leura StBus stop
  • Camperdown Railway StationBus stop
  • Camperdown Visitors Centre/McNicol StBus stop
  • Shaw St/Brooke StBus stop
  • Butcher
  • Snout in the Trough Food Co.Cafe

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

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

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

Parks & reserves

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Apex ParkPark
  • Camperdown ShowgroundsPark
  • Lake Bullen Merri ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
1
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Murray Fry - Amcal Pharmacypharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

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

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

18 state heritage places

  • AJ THOMAS MOTOR GARAGENH1383
  • CAMPERDOWN BOTANIC GARDENS AND ARBORETUMNH2256
  • CAMPERDOWN COURT HOUSENH1385
  • CAMPERDOWN MASONIC HALLNH1414
  • CAMPERDOWN POST OFFICENH1384
  • CAMPERDOWN STEAM LAUNDRYNH1386
  • CAMPERDOWN TURF CLUB GRANDSTANDNH2093
  • FINLAY AVENUE OF ELMS, MANIFOLD CLOCK TOWER AND PUNH0647
  • FINLAY AVENUE OF ELMS, MANIFOLD CLOCK TOWER AND PUNH0647
  • FINLAY AVENUE OF ELMS, MANIFOLD CLOCK TOWER AND PUNH0647

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · 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.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

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

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
11
Parks (OSM)
9

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

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

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

Desirability Index

Desirability score
50.8/100 — Average
State standing
Top 28% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1663rd in Australia
State rank
350th in VIC
Peer rank
#17 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#66 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
82%

Data sources & freshness

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

Recent changes

  • B21 Criminal Damagecrime20
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehiclecrime19
  • B49 Other Theftcrime19
  • C32 Drug Possessioncrime26
  • D11 Firearms Offencescrime20
  • AJ THOMAS MOTOR GARAGEheritageNH1383
  • CAMPERDOWN BOTANIC GARDENS AND ARBORETUMheritageNH2256
  • CAMPERDOWN COURT HOUSEheritageNH1385
  • CAMPERDOWN MASONIC HALLheritageNH1414
  • CAMPERDOWN POST OFFICEheritageNH1384

Data sources & freshness

  • Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Updated on site · Year ending March release
  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site

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