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Camperdown

POSTAL CODE: VIC, 3260
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Based on its average 5-year and quarterly capital gains, the suburb saw average growth in the long term.

The suburb also delivered a weaker performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value. Investors saw the median home price rise to $465,000.

The upward trend in home prices in CAMPERDOWN, 3260 averaged 5.42% per annum over a 3-year period.

Average weekly rents on listings have reached the $440 mark, reflecting a 4.92% increase in returns based on the current median price in CAMPERDOWN.

An average of 5.92 real estate transactions take place per month in CAMPERDOWN which translates to 71 per annum.

71 properties were sold in CAMPERDOWN in 2016, making it the 100th most active market in VIC based on total real estate transactions.

CAMPERDOWN, 3260 places 590th in Australia based on median property value growth during the quarter.

Surburb overview

Camperdown is a regional town in south-west Victoria within Corangamite Shire, located about 195 kilometres south-west of Melbourne and approximately 40 kilometres east of Warrnambool. The town sits on the Princes Highway and serves as a service centre for the surrounding agricultural districts.

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 3,369 people.

Camperdown developed during the 19th-century pastoral expansion of Victoria’s Western District and retains a strong connection to dairy farming, grazing and agricultural services. Healthcare, retail trade and education also contribute to local employment.

The town contains a mix of historic homes, established residential streets and newer housing developments, with detached houses representing most dwellings in the area.

Camperdown railway station is served by V/Line trains operating between Melbourne and Warrnambool, supporting regional travel and commuting.

The town includes supermarkets, schools, sporting facilities and healthcare services, including South West Healthcare’s Camperdown campus.

Recreation opportunities include the Camperdown Botanic Gardens, walking tracks around nearby volcanic lakes and sporting clubs supporting football, cricket, netball and other community activities.

The volcanic landscape surrounding Camperdown forms part of the Kanawinka Geotrail region, with features including Mount Leura and Lake Bullen Merri attracting visitors to the district.

Camperdown continues to function as an important regional centre for nearby farming communities across south-west Victoria. 

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