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Camperdown VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Camperdown, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Camperdown VIC is 3,354 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Camperdown is $628 per week ($32,656 per year). Median rent in Camperdown is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Camperdown has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Camperdown has a population density of 48.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Camperdown is England. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Camperdown is $1,127.

There were 247 recorded offences in Camperdown in 2025-25, a rate of 74 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (52 offences).

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Camperdown Population

residents (Census 2021)

Camperdown Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$628/wk

$32,656 per year

#6642 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$240/wk

$1,040 per month

#6627 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

51years

13 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,127/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Camperdown Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.5% (1,629) Female 51.5% (1,728)

Population Density

48.4

people per km²

3,354 people · 69.3 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,534

Family income/wk

Camperdown Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Camperdown Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

63.8% 690 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

36.2% 392 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Camperdown Country of Birth

Australia

97.4%

England

1.8%

India

0.6%

Germany

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Camperdown Religion

No Religion

37.8%

Catholic

28.7%

Uniting Church

10.7%

Anglican

10.2%

Not stated

7.8%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.9%

Christian (other)

1.1%

Baptist

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Camperdown Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

45.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

21.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

21.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Camperdown Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

22.2%

IAL Punjabi

14.8%

IAL Sinhal

14.8%

Malayalam

14.8%

Italian

11.1%

SAL Tot

11.1%

Hindi

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Camperdown Employment

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Employed full-time

31.1% 794 people

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Employed part-time

20.4% 521 people

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Unemployed

1.7% 44 people

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Not in labour force

46.7% 1,193 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Camperdown Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.7%

Bachelor Degree

22.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.8%

Postgraduate Degree

5.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.9%

Certificate I/II

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Camperdown Occupation

Professionals

27.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.8%

Community & Personal Service

14.0%

Managers

11.8%

Labourers

9.1%

Clerical & Administrative

8.5%

Sales Workers

5.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Camperdown Field of Study

Health

16.9%

Engineering

16.1%

Education

14.2%

Society & Culture

13.2%

Management & Commerce

11.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

8.6%

Agriculture & Environment

7.5%

Architecture & Building

7.0%

Creative Arts

2.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.6%

Information Technology

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Camperdown Dwelling Types

Separate house

93.6%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

5.7%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Camperdown Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.6%

$1-$149/wk

1.3%

$150-$299/wk

1.4%

$300-$399/wk

3.5%

$400-$499/wk

11.1%

$500-$649/wk

6.3%

$650-$799/wk

9.9%

$800-$999/wk

10.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.5%

$4,000+/wk

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Camperdown Marital Status

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Married

46.7% 1,323

↔️

Separated

3.5% 99

📋

Divorced

9.8% 277

🕊️

Widowed

9.7% 275

👤

Never married

30.3% 857

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Camperdown Ancestry

Australian

35.9%

English

33.5%

Irish

11.4%

Scottish

9.9%

Other

2.8%

German

2.1%

Dutch

1.3%

Italian

1.0%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.7%

Filipino

0.6%

Spanish

0.5%

New Zealander

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Camperdown School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic

23.0%

Primary — Government

21.3%

Secondary — Government

20.7%

Secondary — Catholic

14.1%

Pre-school

10.6%

Vocational Education

8.9%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

0.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Camperdown Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

9.2% 577

✅

No need for assistance

90.8% 5,710

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Camperdown Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

22.9% 601

—

Not a volunteer

77.1% 2,029

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Camperdown Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.2%

$300-$449/mo

5.6%

$450-$599/mo

5.0%

$600-$799/mo

8.9%

$800-$999/mo

15.0%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

30.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

16.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

8.9%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.1%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Camperdown How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

73.6%

Did not go to work

11.6%

Walked only

6.7%

Car (passenger)

4.9%

Truck

1.3%

Bicycle

0.8%

Other

0.5%

Train

0.4%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Camperdown Car Ownership

0 vehicles

7.3%

1 vehicle

36.3%

2 vehicles

36.8%

3 vehicles

12.9%

4+ vehicles

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Camperdown Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

2.1%

2 bedrooms

17.7%

3 bedrooms

54.8%

4 bedrooms

22.2%

5 bedrooms

2.4%

6+ bedrooms

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Camperdown Population Mobility

11.5%

moved in the last year

33.4%

moved in the last 5 years

2.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

51.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Camperdown Indigenous Population

1.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

6,214

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Camperdown Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

333

Arthritis

144

Asthma

132

Lung condition

116

Heart disease

110

Diabetes

110

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Camperdown Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.8%

$1-$149/wk

5.0%

$150-$299/wk

7.4%

$300-$399/wk

6.4%

$400-$499/wk

6.8%

$500-$649/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

12.2%

$800-$999/wk

10.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.1%

$3,500+/wk

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Camperdown Family Structure

Couple — no children

36.9%

Couple — children under 15

34.7%

Couple — no children under 15

13.4%

One parent — children under 15

7.9%

One parent — no children under 15

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Camperdown Military Service

🏅

Previously served

3.2% 83

👤

Never served

96.8% 2,525

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Camperdown Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

15.7% 411

—

Did not provide

84.3% 2,206

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Camperdown Children Ever Born

No children

25.5%

1 child

8.6%

2 children

26.8%

3 children

24.0%

4 children

11.2%

5+ children

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Camperdown When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Camperdown Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.1%

5–14 hours

30.1%

15–29 hours

15.4%

30+ hours

11.7%

Did not do domestic work

24.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Camperdown Household Size

1 person

35.7%

2 persons

38.5%

3 persons

10.6%

4 persons

8.5%

5 persons

4.6%

6+ persons

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Camperdown Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,733

Moved from VIC

194

Moved — same area (SA2)

127

Moved from QLD

Moved from SA

Moved from WA

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Camperdown Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.3%

Step family — no other children

7.5%

Blended family — no other children

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Camperdown Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 247 total

Assault

Theft

Weapons

Drug Offences

Justice Procedures

Property Damage

Public Order

Break & Enter

Fraud

Robbery

Other

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Camperdown Schools

schools nearby

government

1015

avg ICSEA score

935

total students

St Patrick's School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 213 students

1035

ICSEA

Mercy Regional College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 341 students

1026

ICSEA

Camperdown College Government

Combined · Prep-12 · 381 students

983

ICSEA

Camperdown College-Brooke Street Government

Combined

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Camperdown Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,128/wk

Median Rent $240/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Camperdown

Your weekly income

≈ $4,888/month

Median rent $240/wk

Left after rent $888/wk

Rent share 21.3%

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Camperdown vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,692 Income: $749/wk Rent: $340/wk

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Pop: 1,700 Income: $727/wk Rent: $301/wk

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Pop: 1,712 Income: $575/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 1,722 Income: $784/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 1,723 Income: $885/wk Rent: $225/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Camperdown

What is the population of Camperdown VIC?

The population of Camperdown VIC is 3,354 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 48.4 people per km².Camperdown is ranked #2,200 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Camperdown?

The median personal income in Camperdown VIC is $628 per week, or $32,656 per year.The median household income is $1,128 per week.Family income is $1,534 per week.Camperdown is ranked #6,642 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Camperdown?

Median rent in Camperdown VIC is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 21.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Camperdown ranks #6,627 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Camperdown?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Camperdown VIC is $1,127. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Camperdown?

The median age in Camperdown VIC is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Camperdown a good suburb to live in?

Camperdown is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 3,354.The median income is $628/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20460. All dollar figures in AUD.