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Armadale vs Camberwell

Compare property prices, recent market performance, lifestyle information, schools, transport and current listings across Armadale and Camberwell.

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Armadale and Camberwell comparison summary

A concise comparison of the latest property figures and the most relevant differences between the two suburbs.

The latest comparison places Armadale's median house price at $2,250,000, compared with $2,385,500 in Camberwell. Armadale's median unit price sits at $662,500, compared with $800,000 in Camberwell. Armadale recorded an annual house-price decline of 19%, while Camberwell's figure declined by 2.6% over the matching period. Armadale recorded a shorter median selling period of 25 days, compared with 29 days in Camberwell. Median house prices differ between the two suburbs, with Camberwell recording the higher headline median on the latest snapshot. Both suburbs recorded house-price movement in the same direction over the matching annual period.

Side-by-side market snapshot

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Comparable stats for Armadale and Camberwell
MetricArmadaleCamberwell
Median house price$2.25M$2.40M
Median unit price$680,000$900,000
Annual house price change-19.01%-9.50%
Median days on market25 days26 days

Median sale price comparison

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Lifestyle comparison

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Armadale

Armadale offers a more outdoors-focused lifestyle, with parks, trails and open spaces forming a strong part of the local amenity mix, with Hudson Square among the area's notable open spaces. Everyday shopping, transport and health services remain accessible throughout the suburb, while green space provides a clear point of difference in how the suburb feels day to day.

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Camberwell

Camberwell presents a mixed residential lifestyle where dining and cafés, parks and open space, everyday shopping and services and train, tram and bus and road access share prominence, with Markham Reserve among the area's notable open spaces. The suburb supports practical day-to-day routines without leaning heavily on a single amenity type or evening economy.

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School comparison

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Transport comparison

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Both Armadale and Camberwell provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. Armadale offers quick access to Melbourne's CBD via Armadale and Malvern stations, supported by frequent tram services along High Street — Glen Iris to CBD via Prahran and St Kilda and Glenferrie Road — Kew. Camberwell is served by Camberwell stations on the Lilydale, Belgrave and Alamein lines, alongside multiple tram routes along Burke Road. While both suburbs are well connected, Armadale is often preferred for fast inner-city access, whereas Camberwell offers broader rail connectivity across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.

Transport features for Armadale and Camberwell
FeatureArmadaleCamberwell
Closest stationArmadaleCamberwell
Train linesCranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston and SandringhamLilydale, Belgrave and Alamein
Major trams6, 1672, 70, 75
Bus routesYesYes

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Comparison verdict

A final comparison based on the available property, lifestyle, school and transport information.

Armadale may suit buyers prioritising a lower median entry price, while Camberwell sits at a higher headline house median on the latest snapshot. Both suburbs may suit buyers comparing apartment-oriented housing on the latest sales mix. Each suburb lists 3 nearby schools on this site using the same search rules. Transport pages for Armadale and Camberwell cover train, tram and bus and road connections. The better fit depends on buyer priorities, so compare individual properties, school requirements, transport routes and current listings for Armadale and Camberwell.

Current properties for sale

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