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Camperdown (Vic.) has an estimated 3,214 residents, down from 3,354 at the 2021 Census — a change of 140 people, or 4.2%. The population has thinned by an average 0.9% a year over five years, slower than 99% of areas nationally. Density is about 46 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the surrounding region, combined with 23 validated new addresses identified by AreaSearch since the Census, the population of the suburb of Camperdown (Vic.) is approximated at 3,214 as of May 2026. This represents a reduction of 140 people (4.2%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 3,354 individuals. The figure of 3,214 is calculated by AreaSearch through analysing the ABS June 2025 release of estimated resident population and subsequent address updates. The resulting density is 46 persons per square kilometer, indicating a low-density environment.
This -4.2% shift is close to the SA3 regional average of -1.6%, showing a difference of 2.6 percentage points and reflecting similar demographic dynamics. Population gains in recent times were almost exclusively due to net migration from overseas. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year are used for SA2 regions, supplemented where necessary by 2023 state government projections for Victoria using weighted aggregation from the local government level. Cohort-specific growth rates from these aggregations are projected forward from 2032 to 2041. Future expectations indicate that the area is positioned within the top quartile of regional Australian zones for growth, with a projected gain of 720 residents by 2041, representing a total increase of 22.4% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
60 new dwellings have been approved in Camperdown (Vic.) over the past five years, an average of 12 a year. That is 3.6 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 10, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of building approval statistics shows that the suburb of Camperdown (Vic.) averages approximately 12 residential approvals annually, yielding 60 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current financial year of FY-26, 10 approvals have been documented. Since the population has been contracting, this volume of construction has kept supply aligned with demand to maintain a balanced market. The average value of these newly approved builds is $541,000, showing developer focus on higher-end residential products. Additionally, commercial approvals reached $2.8 million in the current financial year, highlighting the predominantly residential character of the locality.
Compared to the Rest of Vic., the level of construction per capita is about 75%, placing the area in the 55th percentile across the country. Approvals are composed of 67.0% detached houses and 33.0% semi-detached or multi-unit dwellings, introducing a more diverse range of options spanning different price brackets. This marks a shift from the existing housing stock, where houses make up 94.0% of all dwellings, reflecting land constraints and changes in buyer preferences. There are approximately 282 people for every dwelling approval, which is typical of low-density regions. Long-term forecasts suggest that the suburb of Camperdown (Vic.) will add 720 residents by 2041. If building activity remains at its current pace, additions to the housing stock may not keep up with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting price growth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Camperdown (Vic.)
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Camperdown (Vic.), worth an estimated $40 million. A further 39 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $1.76 billion. 17 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, energy and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning schemes, and major developments are key factors in regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 2 projects expected to influence the locality. Significant projects include the Leura Aged Care Facility, the Camperdown Production Precinct Masterplan, the Warrnambool Line Upgrade, and the Victorian Renewable Energy Zones, with the key details listed below.
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Leura Aged Care
Leura Aged Care is a $39.6 million, 36-bed public residential aged care facility that replaced the ageing Merindah Lodge. The two-storey development features a dementia-friendly design with single bedrooms and private ensuites arranged in small household clusters. Shared amenities include a community room, cafe, gym, hair salon, and a commercial kitchen that services both the facility and the adjacent Camperdown Hospital. The project was delivered by the Victorian Health Building Authority in partnership with South West Healthcare to provide high-quality complex care in a home-like environment.
Camperdown Production Precinct Masterplan
The Camperdown Production Precinct is a 45-hectare industrial and business park located on Old Geelong Road, north of Camperdown. It is designed to support and build on the strengths of the agricultural sector, specifically value-adding food and fibre industries. The masterplan was adopted in February 2024 to enable long-term growth and management of the industrial estate. Planning Scheme Amendment C65 was approved and gazetted on 24 July 2025, rezoning land to Industrial 1 Zone. Council is actively seeking funding and investment to implement sustainable design controls and integrated water management systems.
Mortlake Recreation Reserve Changerooms
Construction of new female-friendly changerooms at the Mortlake Recreation Reserve (DC Farran Oval) to benefit all users of the sports complex.
Mt Fyans Wind Farm
The Mt Fyans Wind Farm, set to be in Victoria's Southwest Renewable Energy Zone, will feature 81 turbines, generate 400 MW, and include 18 km of transmission lines. Starts 2024, operational by 2026.
Mortlake Service Station and Rural Store
Proposed construction of a Liberty petrol station and an Elders Rural Store and trade supplies, located on former agricultural land. The project aims to provide important services and support the economic vitality of Moyne Shire and Mortlake.
Clearwater Colac
Clearwater is a premium masterplanned land estate located on the shores of Lake Colac. The community features 500 residential lots ranging in size from 301m2 to 1600m2, with future onsite amenities including a childcare facility, parklands, playgrounds, and active open spaces.
Lake Colac School - Hydrotherapy Pool and Upgrade & Modernisation
Lake Colac School (formerly Colac Specialist School) has undergone a rebuild on part of the former Colac High School site on Murray Street, modernising the heritage building to house a library, art room, music room, woodwork room, food technology facility, staff areas and an Early Education Program facility, plus new classroom and administration buildings, a car park, bus loop and play areas. This upgrade and modernisation was completed in Q2 2024. A separate hydrotherapy pool project, funded through the Hydrotherapy Pools at Specialist Schools Fund, began in Q1 2024 and is forecast to finish in Q3 2026.
Harris Road Residential Development
A 3.65-hectare zoned residential development opportunity within the approved Irrewillipe Road Framework Plan, zoned General Residential Zone. The site has potential for approximately 40 residential lots (STCA) and is currently for sale.
1,398 residents of Camperdown (Vic.) are employed, from a labour force of 1,424. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 51.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The workforce shows a mix of white-collar and blue-collar roles, with a strong presence in essential services. The local unemployment rate stands at 1.8%. Data for March 2026 indicates that 1,398 residents are employed. The unemployment rate is 1.9% lower than the Regional Vic. rate of 3.7%, but the participation rate of 51.5% is significantly lower than the Regional Vic. average of 61.1%. According to the Census, 9.2% of the working population worked from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions. The primary employment sectors for residents are health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and retail trade.
The concentration of agriculture, forestry & fishing jobs is notable, standing at 1.4 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, construction is under-represented, employing 8.7% of the workforce compared to 10.4% across Regional Vic.. A comparison of resident workers to local jobs suggests that the area has limited employment opportunities within its boundaries. According to labor market data, the labor force shrank by 6.5% over the 12-month period, while total employment fell by 6.4%, leading to a drop in the unemployment rate of 0.1 percentage points. By comparison, Regional Vic. saw employment fall by 0.1% and the labor force decline by 0.3%, resulting in a decrease of 0.2 percentage points. Future employment trends are informed by national projections from May-25, which predict a national employment expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these national industry trends to the local employment structure suggests that employment for residents could rise by 5.9% over five years and 12.8% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Camperdown (Vic.) is $1,128 a week (about $59,000 a year), with median personal income at $628 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,921 a year against an average of $54,962. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO records for the 2023 financial year show that incomes in the suburb of Camperdown (Vic.) are lower than the national average, with a median of $45,921 and an average of $54,962. This compares to a median of $50,954 and an average of $62,728 across Regional Vic.. Adjusted for the 9.62% rise in the Wage Price Index since the 2023 financial year, estimated incomes as of March 2026 are approximately $50,339 for the median and $60,249 for the average. Census data places household, family, and individual incomes in the bottom 8th to 15th percentiles nationally.
The largest income group consists of 893 residents earning between $800 - 1,499 weekly, representing 27.8% of the cohort, whereas the dominant bracket across the region is $1,500 - 2,999 at 30.3%. Although residents retain 88.9% of their income due to low housing costs, total disposable income sits in the 13th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Camperdown (Vic.) had 1,414 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 94% detached houses and 0% apartments. 29% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 50% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $240 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,127 a month. Rent absorbs 21.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 23.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The local housing stock at the last Census consisted of 93.5% separate houses and 6.5% semi-detached, terrace, or apartment options, compared to 90.1% separate houses and 9.9% other dwellings across Regional Vic.. The rate of outright home ownership was high at 50.0%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 29.0% and rental properties making up 21.0%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,127, and the median weekly rent was $240, both lower than the Regional Vic. averages of $1,430 and $285. These housing costs are also lower than the national medians of $1,863 for mortgages and $375 for weekly rent.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Camperdown (Vic.) counted 1,414 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 85% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 35% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up 62.1% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 20.6%, couples without children at 30.8%, and single parents at 9.5%. Single-person households account for 35.4% of the community, while group households represent 2.8%, bringing total non-family households to 37.9%. The median household size of 2.2 persons is slightly lower than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.8% of adults in Camperdown (Vic.) hold a university qualification, including 11.4% with a bachelor degree and 3.0% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 27.7% hold a vocational qualification. 4 schools serve the area, with 965 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,011 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary education rates are low, with 16.8% of residents holding a university qualification compared to the Victorian average of 33.4%. Among those with university degrees, bachelor degrees account for 11.4%, postgraduate degrees represent 3.0%, and graduate diplomas make up 2.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications are common, with 36.5% of residents aged 15+ holding credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.8% and certificates at 27.7%. A total of 24.8% of the local population is enrolled in education. This group includes 10.0% in primary school, 8.1% in high school, and 2.2% in higher education or university courses.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Camperdown (Vic.) means driving: households keep an average of 1.4 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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The local transit network consists of 5 active stops, which are train stations. These stops are served by 3 routes, providing a total of 92 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 587 meters from their nearest stop. Most residents travel outside the suburb for work, with private vehicles being the primary mode of transport at 90% and walking accounting for 8%. The average number of motor vehicles per dwelling is 1.4. In the 2021 Census, 9.2% of residents worked from home, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.
Services run at an average frequency of 13 departures daily across all routes, which translates to approximately 18 weekly departures for each stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.1% of residents in Camperdown (Vic.) report no long-term health condition. 8.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 48.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Mortality rates and chronic disease indicators point to notable health issues, with health conditions present across different age groups. The rate of private health insurance is low, covering approximately 49% of the population, or about 1,562 people, compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent chronic conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 11.0% and 8.8% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 60.1% of residents reported having no chronic health issues, compared to 63.4% across Regional Vic.. Health issues are present among the working-age population. The proportion of residents aged 65 and over is 30.6% (983 people), which exceeds the Regional Vic.
benchmark of 23.9%. Despite this, health outcomes for older residents rank above the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Camperdown (Vic.) is largely Australian-born, at 92.4% of residents, with 2.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (35.3%) and English (33.0%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity measures are low, with citizens representing 91.6% of the population, 92.4% born in Australia, and 97.3% speaking only English at home. The primary religious affiliation is Christianity, accounting for 59.4% of the population, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic.. The most common ancestries are Australian at 35.3% of the population (above the regional average of 29.6%), English at 33.0%, and Irish at 11.2%. Other represented ancestries include Scottish at 9.7% (compared to 8.8% across the region), Spanish at 0.4% (compared to 0.2%), and Dutch at 1.3% (compared to 1.7%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Camperdown (Vic.) is 50, older than 93% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 21.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 50 is older than the Regional Vic. median of 43 and the national average of 38. The 75 - 84 age group makes up 11.6% of the population, which is higher than the regional share and above the national figure of 6.1%, while the 5 - 14 group is lower at 9.5%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age cohort grew from 9.8% to 11.2%, and the 25 to 34 group rose from 9.6% to 10.8%. In contrast, the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 11.1% to 9.5%, and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 11.2% to 9.9%.
By 2041, demographic models project that the 25 to 34 cohort will increase by 177 people (51%), growing from 347 to 525, while the 15 to 24 and 55 to 64 age groups are expected to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Camperdown (Vic.)
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 last month all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 23 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,354 at the 2021 Census → 3,214 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL20460). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.