Camperdown · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Housing & Dwellings in Camperdown

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

More people in Camperdown now own their homes outright than in 2016, with this figure rising to 48.6%. This makes the area a standout for home ownership compared to the rest of the state. Housing remains generally affordable, with typical rents and mortgage payments sitting far below national figures.

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📍 Camperdown, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Camperdown sits — Median rent (weekly)

$240
  • $100–$121: 37 areas
  • $121–$143: 11 areas
  • $143–$164: 27 areas
  • $164–$186: 32 areas
  • $186–$207: 63 areas
  • $207–$229: 57 areas
  • $229–$250: 59 areas
  • $250–$271: 158 areas
  • $271–$293: 106 areas
  • $293–$314: 178 areas
  • $314–$336: 149 areas
  • $336–$357: 207 areas
  • $357–$379: 179 areas
  • $379–$400: 182 areas
  • $400–$421: 312 areas
  • $421–$443: 103 areas
  • $443–$464: 158 areas
  • $464–$486: 69 areas
  • $486–$507: 85 areas
  • $507–$529: 38 areas
  • $529–$550: 32 areas
  • $550–$571: 45 areas
  • $571–$593: 19 areas
  • $593–$614: 34 areas
  • $614–$636: 8 areas
  • $636–$657: 11 areas
  • $657–$679: 5 areas
  • $679–$700: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Camperdown — lower than 87% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Camperdown$240
3260, VIC $230
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rents are $240, which is well below the national figure of $375. Mortgage costs are also very low; the typical monthly payment is $1,134, far below the Victorian average of $1,859.

$240

Lower than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: $200
  • 2021: $240

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,134

Lower than 91% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: $1,083
  • 2021: $1,134

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Camperdown, $200–$349 is the majority at 62%; Under $200 is next at 29%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Camperdown, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 44%, followed by Under $1,000 (38%) and $1,800–$2,999 (14%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is high, with 48.6% of homes owned outright, a figure far above the national average of 31%. Meanwhile, the share of households renting has fallen to 20.1%, which is far below the Australian average of 30.6%.

20.1%

Lower than 71% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: 22.2%
  • 2021: 20.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

48.6%

Higher than 93% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: 45.2%
  • 2021: 48.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Camperdown, the largest group is Owned outright at 48%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Rented (20%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are the norm here, making up 93.6% of homes, which is far above the national figure of 72.3%. While 79.2% of homes have three or more bedrooms, there are only 0.70 people per bedroom, a little below the state average.

0.70

Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

93.6%

Higher than 77% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: 91.5%
  • 2021: 93.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

79.2%

Higher than 50% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2016: 75.3%
  • 2021: 79.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Camperdown, Separate house is the majority at 94%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 6%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Camperdown, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 55%; 4 bedrooms is next at 23%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Camperdown [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/217031471/camperdown/topic/housing-dwellings