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Camberwell vs Richmond

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

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Camberwell and Richmond comparison summary

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

The latest comparison places Camberwell's median house price at $2,385,500, compared with $1,374,000 in Richmond. Camberwell's median unit price sits at $800,000, compared with $535,000 in Richmond. Camberwell recorded an annual house-price decline of 2.6%, while Richmond's figure declined by 0% over the matching period. Richmond recorded a shorter median selling period of 25 days, compared with 29 days in Camberwell. The figures show a substantial difference in median house price between Richmond and Camberwell, while other headline measures on this page help place those medians in context. 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 Camberwell and Richmond
MetricCamberwellRichmond
Median house price$2.40M$1.39M
Median unit price$900,000$595,000
Annual house price change-9.50%-0.39%
Median days on market26 days24 days

Median sale price comparison

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Lifestyle comparison

Compare local shopping, dining, open space and everyday amenities across Camberwell and Richmond.

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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Richmond

Richmond is shaped by its concentration of cafés, restaurants and evening venues, with food and drink forming a noticeable part of everyday life rather than a background convenience. Parks, trails and open space provide balance within the suburb, while train, tram and bus and road connections and everyday shopping support practical access across the area.

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School comparison

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Transport comparison

Compare train, tram, bus and road connections available across Camberwell and Richmond.

Both Richmond and Camberwell provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. Richmond offers quick access to Melbourne's CBD via Richmond and East Richmond stations, supported by frequent tram services along Swan Street and Church Street. 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, Richmond is often preferred for fast inner-city access, whereas Camberwell offers broader rail connectivity across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.

Transport features for Camberwell and Richmond
FeatureCamberwellRichmond
Closest stationCamberwellRichmond
Major trams72, 70, 7570, 78, 12, 109
Bus routesYesYes

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Comparison verdict

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

Richmond 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. Richmond lists 9 nearby schools compared with 3 in Camberwell under the same search rules. Transport pages for Camberwell and Richmond 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 Camberwell and Richmond.

Current properties for sale

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