Camberwell
Camberwell Property & Rent
Price Trend (2014-2024)
Camberwell Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Camberwell Community Overview
Population Overview
Main Ethnicities
Transport
Camberwell Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 6
Mount Scopus Memorial College
Presbyterian Ladies' College
Camberwell Girls Grammar School
Camberwell Grammar School
Korowa Anglican Girls' School
Strathcona Baptist Girls' Grammar
Suburbs Near CAMBERWELL
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📍 About Camberwell
CAMBERWELL is located in Eastern Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 21,965 residents across the suburb, creating a density of 2,894 people per square kilometre.
Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows strong property performance with median house prices reaching $2.5M, representing a 57% increase over the past decade. Unit prices have also performed well, with a median of $0.9M following a 32% rise over 10 years.
Education: The suburb benefits from quality educational facilities, including the well-regarded private institution Siena College Ltd, which achieved a #46 ranking among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.
Safety: Camberwell maintains an excellent safety record according to Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025, with a crime rate of 5,149 per 100,000 residents. This represents just 0.76 times the Victorian average of 6,810, establishing it as a very safe area.
Demographics: The community includes a moderate Chinese population presence, with Chinese residents making up 15.80% of the total population, or approximately 3,470 people.
Transport: Camberwell offers convenient connectivity to Melbourne's CBD, situated approximately 12.1km away with a typical 19-minute drive time. The suburb is well-served by public transport through its train station on the Alamein, Belgrave, and Lilydale lines.