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Camberwell vs South Yarra

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

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Camberwell and South Yarra 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 $2,130,000 in South Yarra. Camberwell's median unit price sits at $800,000, compared with $530,000 in South Yarra. Camberwell recorded an annual house-price decline of 2.6%, while South Yarra's figure rose by 17.6% over the matching period. Selling times were similar, with median days on market of 29 days in Camberwell and 28 days in South Yarra. Median house prices differ between the two suburbs, with Camberwell recording the higher headline median on the latest snapshot. Current selling timelines remain closely aligned on the latest days-on-market figures for both suburbs.

Side-by-side market snapshot

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Comparable stats for Camberwell and South Yarra
MetricCamberwellSouth Yarra
Median house price$2.40M$2.13M
Median unit price$900,000$560,000
Annual house price change-9.50%+1.19%
Median days on market26 days29 days

Median sale price comparison

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Lifestyle comparison

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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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South Yarra

South Yarra offers a more outdoors-focused lifestyle, with parks, trails and open spaces forming a strong part of the local amenity mix, with Rockley Gardens 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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School comparison

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Transport comparison

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

Both South Yarra and Camberwell provide excellent public transport, but they cater to different commuting needs. South Yarra offers quick access to Melbourne's CBD via South Yarra and Prahran stations, supported by frequent tram services along Toorak Road — west Coburg linkage via CBD and Commercial Road. 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, South Yarra is often preferred for fast inner-city access, whereas Camberwell offers broader rail connectivity across Melbourne's eastern suburbs.

Transport features for Camberwell and South Yarra
FeatureCamberwellSouth Yarra
Closest stationCamberwellSouth Yarra
Train linesLilydale, Belgrave and AlameinCranbourne, Pakenham, Frankston, Sandringham and Glen Waverley
Major trams72, 70, 7558, 72, 78
Bus routesYesYes

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Comparison verdict

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

South Yarra 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. South Yarra lists 6 nearby schools compared with 3 in Camberwell under the same search rules. Transport pages for Camberwell and South Yarra cover train, tram and bus and road connections. Current days-on-market figures are similar, so the clearer distinction may lie in pricing, housing mix and local amenities rather than selling speed.

Current properties for sale

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