Are you considering Camberwell, VIC 3124 as your next move? It's a good first step to discover if the area is a good fit for you based on factors such as proximity to schools etc. The Homes.com.au suburb profile utilises market-leading data to provide you with the Camberwell median property prices, market trends & demographics to allow you to make informed decisions about your next property move.
Whether you are upsizing or downsizing to Camberwell, continue reading for a brief history lesson to discover more about the amazing lifestyle and what makes this suburb a worthy option.
Lifestyle
Camberwell has a variety of amenities, such as bakeries, cafes, convenience stores, parks, and restaurants. With these amenities available, a day in Camberwell may include going to work and then meeting friends for coffee after work.
Camberwell is one of the most densely populated suburbs in Victoria. There are also many parks in Camberwell, such as Coopers Reserve and Highfield Park. Every day in Camberwell looks different depending on what you are doing.
Schools include Camberwell High School, Camberwell Primary School, Our Lady of Victories School, St Dominic's Primary School, Siena College, Hartwell Primary School
History
Camberwell is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 9 km east of Melbourne's Central Business District. Its local government area is the City of Boroondara. At the 2016 Census, Camberwell had a population of 22,081.The western, southern and eastern boundaries of the suburb generally follow Burke Road, Toorak Road and Warrigal Road respectively. The northern boundary generally follows Riversdale Road, except for an area in the northwest where it extends upwards to Canterbury Road, incorporating Camberwell, East Camberwell and Riversdale railway stations. Known for grand, historic residences and tranquil, leafy streets, Camberwell is commonly regarded as one of Melbourne's most prestigious and exclusive suburbs.
Camberwell was named after an early settler who was reminded of the way three roads intersected in the south London district of Camberwell. The development that followed was a product of the expansion of Melbourne's suburban rail network in the 1880s. Camberwell Post Office opened on 12 October 1864. The Prospect Hill Road Precinct area is adjacent to the railway station and is the oldest part of the suburb. The original subdivision was relatively generous blocks, which were quickly filled with fine Victorian and Edwardian houses. House prices in Boroondara are well above the metropolitan median and those in the Prospect Hill Road Precinct are several times the Boroondara median.
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St Dominic's SchoolSiena College LtdFordham Avenue KindergartenSt Dunstan's KindergartenThrough Road Child Care CentreCamberwell Kindergarten and Child Care CentreAuburn Kindergarten & Child Care CentreGuardian Childcare & Education CamberwellSnugglepotts Children's CentreSamantha's Child Care CentreThe Learning Sanctuary Glen IrisCamp Australia - Hartwell Primary School OSHCCamp Australia - St Dominics Primary School OSHCTeamKids - Camberwell PrimaryPapilio Early Learning CamberwellCamberwell High SchoolCamberwell Primary SchoolHartwell Primary School
What department stores are there in Camberwell (Vic.)?
Target.
What pharmacies are there in Camberwell (Vic.)?
Chemist Warehouse, U Pharmacy, Slade, Shulman & Stephens Pharmacy, Priceline Pharmacy, PharmaSave Camberwell Pharmacy.
What supermarkets are there in Camberwell (Vic.)?
Woolworths, Burwood IGA, Aldi, IGA, Coles.
What's the postcode for Camberwell, VIC?
The postcode for Camberwell, VIC is 3124.
What's the size of Camberwell (Vic.)?
Camberwell (Vic.) is 7.59 square kilometres and has a population of 5673.
What are the most common nationalities?
Demographic
The five most common nationalities of residents are: English, Irish, Chinese, Scottish, Italian.
What restaurants are there in Camberwell (Vic.)?
Bollywood Tadka, Miss Frank Cafe, Melati, Juventino, Namaste Bollywood, Wong's Take Away, Saigon Vietnamese Restaurant, Thai Curry, Mimi's Pizza, Kenji, Block 7 Kitchen, Charntra Classic Thai Restaurant, Cafe Platia, Elyros Restaurant & Wine bar, Magic City, Miss Korea Kitchen, Sauced Pasta Bar, Sofia Restaurant Camberwell, Chan Korean Cuisine, Tandoori Den Camberwell, Camberwell Curry House.
What bottle shops are there in Camberwell (Vic.)?
Riversdale Cellars, Divino Cellars, BWS, Burwood Cellars, IGA plus Liquor.
