Camberwell (Vic.)

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Based on assessments of ABS population statistics for the surrounding region and address registry revisions verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Camberwell (Vic.) has a population estimated at 23,237 in May 2026. This represents an increase of 1,272 people (5.8%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 21,965 residents. This adjustment is based on a resident base of 23,185 calculated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, combined with an additional 250 validated new addresses added since the Census date. This population level yields a density of 3,061 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top quartile of Australian areas monitored by Districts. The post-census growth rate of 5.8% for the suburb of Camberwell (Vic.) is within 0.8 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (6.6%), showing robust local expansion. Net population gains for the area were almost entirely driven by international migration, which acted as the sole source of growth in recent periods.

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Camberwell boasts a highly educated labor force, where professional services hold significant presence, an unemployment rate of 2.9%, and an estimated employment growth of 1.9% over the past year, according to Districts aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 13,108 residents are employed while the unemployment rate stands at 1.9% below Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, and workforce participation is somewhat below standard (67.9% compared to Greater Melbourne's 70.2%). According to Census responses, a high 49.9% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

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Tax data compiled by Districts for financial year 2023 places the income levels of Camberwell in the highest national percentile. Taxpayers in the area report a median income of $62,035 and an average income of $114,931, compared to metropolitan Melbourne averages of $57,688 and $75,164. Adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at roughly $68,003 for the median and $125,987 for the average. Census data confirms household, family, and individual incomes are all highly ranked, falling between the 82nd and 89th percentiles nationwide. In terms of distribution, the $4000+ weekly income bracket is the largest, accounting for 32.8% of residents (7,621 people), which contrasts with the wider region where the - bracket is largest at . The large proportion of high earners ( earning over weekly) points to strong economic capacity. Housing costs consume of income, while high average earnings place residents in the th percentile for disposable income, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile.

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According to the latest Census, residential structures in Camberwell consisted of 60.3% freestanding houses and 39.7% other dwelling types (including semi-detached properties and apartments), compared to 67.9% houses and 32.1% alternative dwellings across metropolitan Melbourne. The home ownership rate of 43.7% was higher than the Melbourne metropolitan average, with the remaining residences either under a mortgage (30.1%) or rented (26.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the metropolitan average at $3,000, while the median weekly rent stood at $486, compared to metropolitan Melbourne metrics of $2,000 and $390. Nationally, local mortgage commitments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are also well above the national median of $375.

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Family units constitute the majority of households at 73.0%, consisting of couples with children (36.6%), couples without children (26.6%), and single-parent households (8.6%). Non-family households represent the remaining 27.0%, with single-person households making up 23.4% and group households comprising 3.6% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.6 people matches the Greater Melbourne average.

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Academic credentials in Camberwell are significantly higher than broader averages, with 56.2% of residents aged 15 and over holding a university qualification, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% in Victoria. This educational profile positions the community well for professional services and knowledge-based roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common credential at 34.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.4%) and graduate diplomas (5.0%). Technical and vocational paths account for 17.4% of qualifications for those aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas (9.9%) and certificates (7.5%).

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Public transport infrastructure comprises 142 active stops within the suburb of Camberwell (Vic.), utilizing a combination of light rail and bus networks. These facilities are served by 14 separate routes, which together accommodate 8,854 passenger journeys each week. Local transit access is rated highly, with homes situated an average of 204 meters from the nearest stop. The neighborhood is largely residential, meaning most working residents travel out of the area; private cars are the primary mode of transport at 77%, with 11% using train services and 5% walking. Household vehicle ownership averages 1.3 cars per home. A high proportion of residents (49.9%) worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may be reflective of pandemic conditions.

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Public health metrics for Camberwell reveal excellent outcomes, driven by favorable mortality rates and low rates of chronic illness, particularly among younger residents, while private health insurance coverage is high at roughly 72% of the population (16,730 people). This compares to coverage rates of 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national benchmark of 55.7%.

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Camberwell displays higher cultural diversity than most areas, with 32.3% of the population born outside Australia and 26.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, representing 46.2% of residents. The most pronounced religious divergence is in Judaism, which accounts for 0.6% of the population, compared to 1.0% across Greater Melbourne.

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The median age of 43 in the suburb of Camberwell (Vic.) is older than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national average of 38. The age distribution shows a high proportion of residents in the 75 - 84 cohort (8.0%), while the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller (11.7%) than the metropolitan average. Since 2021, the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 14.1% to 15.7% of the population, and the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 6.8% to 8.0%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 13.9% to 12.7%. Looking forward to demographic models project significant shifts, with the + cohort expected to grow by people (), rising from to . The combined cohorts aged + are projected to account for of total growth, showing a clear aging trend, while the to and to cohorts are expected to experience population declines.

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Camberwell currently has an estimated 859 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 504 children aged 0-2 and 336 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 5% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 4% by 2041 (to approximately 825 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 2,033. Birth rates in the area have averaged 6.9 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.