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VIC · Corangamite Council

Camperdown, 3260

Est. population · Jun 2025

3,238

Growth (1 yr)

-0.3%

Growth (5 yr)

-4.0%

Median age

51

Median income

$1,128/wk

Employment rate

49.7%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$536,000

Languages at home

2.7%non-English

Most common: Mandarin, Malayalam, Punjabi

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

58.7/100
Good

Top 25% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 93% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Heritage area
  • High desirability
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
What Camperdown is known for: Green suburb, Heritage area, High desirability, Excellent transport, Education hub

Suburb profile

Away from the major hubs, Camperdown is a mid-sized suburb in Corangamite Council with its own quieter rhythm. Neighbouring centres cover more of the weekly rhythm than the distant capital does. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.

Neighbourhood food and coffee spots add warmth to the local routine. Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, with buses and trains linking the suburb to surrounding areas.

Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower. Heritage streetscapes remain visible even as renewal refreshes selected pockets of the suburb.

Growth momentum, plus schools and education push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as community and employment look more ordinary among similar regional towns.

At a glance

Camperdown snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

$536k

+18% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

3,238

-0.3% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

13.0%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#12

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

72nd

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

3rd

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

3/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

58th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
58.7/100 — Good
State standing
Top 25% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
1159th in Australia
State rank
308th in VIC
Peer rank
#12 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#48 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
93%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$536,000
Median price change
+17.8%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

3,238(June 2025)

-0.3% annual · -4.0% over 5 years · 3th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
-0.3%
5-year growth
-4.0%
Change in 1 year
-10
Change in 5 years
-136
Growth rank in VIC
3th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~3,200), extrapolated at -0.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

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)
1,319 / 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 · Updated

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

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

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

Crime & safety

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
284
Against the person
64
Against property
115
Rate per 1,000 residents
87.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 52 residents
State safety percentile
71.7th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-3.7%

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

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,026
Median ICSEA percentile
58th
School list
  • Camperdown CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 983 · 39th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 381 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
  • Mercy Regional CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1026 · 58th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 341 students · Top SEA quarter 12% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
  • St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1035 · 62th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 213 students · Top SEA quarter 17% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →

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

Amenities

95 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 cafes · 2 pubs · 1 bars · 2 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 2 fast food · 1 bakeries · 5 places of worship

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
  • Great for outdoor family life — 9 parks mapped in suburb, 2 playgrounds nearby
  • Strong local sport and recreation — 8 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
Walkability proxy
65/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0.3
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
2.09
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.68
Food & drink(7)
  • Bucks BakeryBakery
  • Imperial HotelBar
  • Snout in the Trough Food Co.Cafe
  • Milk BarFast food
  • The Fish ShackFast food
  • Hampden HotelPub
  • Leura HotelPub
Shopping(6)
  • Butcher
  • EG AustraliaConvenience store
  • Camperdown Livestock ExchangeMarketplace
  • IGASupermarket
  • WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(4)
  • Camperdown College Junior CampusSchool

    30 Brooke Street

  • Camperdown College Senior CampusSchool

    1 Wilson Street

  • Mercy Regional CollegeSchool

    2 Dimora Avenue

  • St Patrick's Primary SchoolSchool

    4 Dimora Avenue

Health & services(2)
  • Murray Fry - Amcal PharmacyPharmacy
  • Veterinary SurgeryVeterinary

    Leura Street

Sport & outdoors(14)
  • Camperdown ShowgroundsPark
  • Park (5)
  • Playground (2)
  • Camperdown BowlsSports centre
  • Camperdown Swimming PoolSports centre
  • Camperdown Skate ParkSports field
  • Leura OvalSports field
  • Sports field
  • Swimming pool
Entertainment(1)
  • Mount Leura LookoutViewpoint
Transport(6)

4 bus stops · 2 train stations

Other(30)
  • Ritchie's IGA Alcohol ShopAlcohol
  • Camperdown Clock TowerAttraction
  • Bench (13)
  • Clock
  • Evie NetworksEV charging
  • Camperdown CFAFire station
  • Camperdown Fire StationFire station

    34 Fergusson Street, Camperdown

  • Information (4)
  • Laundry
  • Mount Leura Lookout CarparkParking
  • Parking (5)
  • Woolworths parkingParking
  • Natural treats and pet foodsPet
  • BP CamperdownPetrol station
  • EG AustraliaPetrol station
  • Picnic Table (3)
  • Camperdown Presbyterian ChurchPlace of worship
  • Camperdown Seventh Day Adventist ChurchPlace of worship
  • Camperdown Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
  • St Patrick'sPlace of worship
  • St Paul's Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
  • Camperdown Police StationPolice

    49 Fergusson Street, Camperdown

  • Australia PostPost office

    190-192 Manifold Street, Camperdown

  • Camperdown - CourthousePublic toilets
  • Public toilets
  • JD Race PartsRepair
  • Shelter (4)
  • Camperdown Community StadiumStadium
  • TelstraTelephone
  • Waste Basket (3)

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

3 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Apex ParkPark
  • Camperdown ShowgroundsPark
  • Lake Bullen Merri ReservePark

Data sources & freshness

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

Places of worship

5 places of worship within ~1.5 km

  • Camperdown Presbyterian Church
  • Camperdown Seventh Day Adventist Church
  • Camperdown Uniting Church
  • St Patrick's
  • St Paul's Anglican Church

From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
1
Nearest hospital
Cobden Hospital (12.4 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Murray Fry - Amcal PharmacyPharmacy

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
107
Participants per 1,000 residents
33.0

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
25° / 11°
Rainfall
117 mm · ~15 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 9°
Rainfall
157 mm · ~20 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 5°
Rainfall
211 mm · ~26 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 7°
Rainfall
201 mm · ~25 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

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

Heritage

18 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 · current · Updated

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 · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Wannon
Member of Parliament
Dan TEHAN (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
121,788
Turnout (2025)
94.0%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-2.3 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 60.9%Labor 39.1%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 30.9 km away).

Coalition 66.9%Labor 33.1%

6.0 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +33.1 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • CamperdownLabor 33.7% · Coalition 66.3% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
  • CobdenLabor 25.4% · Coalition 74.6% TPP (2025)12.2 km away
  • NooratLabor 22.6% · Coalition 77.4% TPP (2025)18.4 km away
  • CarpendeitLabor 18.2% · Coalition 81.8% TPP (2025)18.5 km away
  • TerangLabor 29.4% · Coalition 70.6% TPP (2025)19.1 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

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

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Compare with

Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

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