Moving to Camberwell (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Camberwell in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Population: 22,009 (ABS Census 2021)
Camberwell at a Glance
| Need | Camberwell |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Cafes | 32 |
| Schools | 12 |
| Parks | 29 |
| Medical | 7 |
| Supermarkets | 8 |
| Pharmacies | 0 |
Your First Week in Camberwell
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Camberwell has 7 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Camberwell Healthcare Centre | 402 Camberwell Road | +61 3 9882 5584 |
| Canterbury Medical Clinic | 215 Canterbury Road, Canterbury | +61 3 9836 2402 |
| Dr Susan Schlicht | 303 Warrigal Road | — |
| Camberwell Junction Medical & Dental Clinic | 6-8 Prospect Hill Road, Camberwell | — |
| Riversdale Dermatology | 597 Riversdale Road, Camberwell | — |
| Colon Care Clinic Melbourne | 542 Riversdale Road, Camberwell | — |
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Leo’s Fine Food & Wine — 1 Summerhill Road
- Woolworths
- Coles — 4-14 Burke Avenue
- IGA Burwood
- IGA
- Aldi — 15-25 Station Street
- Serendipity — 555 Burke Road
- Coles Local — 126 Union Road, Surrey Hills
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Camberwell has 44 restaurants and 32 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Harvest Blend
- Cafe Papillon
- Bohemia — 68 Maling Road
- Grinders
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Camberwell.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Camberwell has 29 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Coopers Reserve
- Highfield Park
- Riversdale Park
- Colville Reserve
- Canterbury Sports Ground
- Brinsley Road Reserve
If You Have Kids
Camberwell has 12 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Camberwell High School | 100A Prospect Hill Road |
| Canterbury Primary School | 197 Prospect Hill Road |
| Wattle Park Primary School | 225 Warrigal Road |
| Camberwell South Primary School | 4 Peate Avenue |
| St Dominic’s Primary School | 145 Highfield Road |
Cost of Living in Camberwell
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $350–$460/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
Should You Move to Camberwell?
Read our Honest Guide for the unfiltered pros and cons based on real data.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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