Retiree’s Guide to Camberwell (2026)
Retiree Score: 10/10
Retirement is about proximity — to your GP, your daily walk, your morning coffee, your community. Here is exactly what Camberwell offers across the categories that matter most.
| Factor | Camberwell | What Retirees Need |
|---|---|---|
| Medical facilities | 7 | 3+ for comfort |
| Pharmacies | 0 | 1+ essential |
| Parks & green space | 29 | 5+ ideal |
| Supermarkets | 8 | 2+ for choice |
| Cafes | 32 | Daily routine |
| Places of worship | 0 | Community |
| Gyms/fitness | 7 | Active lifestyle |
Healthcare Access
Camberwell has 7 medical facilities — more than enough for comprehensive primary care without leaving the suburb.
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Camberwell Healthcare Centre | 402 Camberwell Road | +61 3 9882 5584 |
| Canterbury Medical Clinic | 215 Canterbury Road, Canterbury | +61 3 9836 2402 |
| Dr Susan Schlicht | 303 Warrigal Road | — |
| Camberwell Junction Medical & Dental Clinic | 6-8 Prospect Hill Road, Camberwell | — |
| Riversdale Dermatology | 597 Riversdale Road, Camberwell | — |
| Colon Care Clinic Melbourne | 542 Riversdale Road, Camberwell | — |
| Epworth Camberwell | 888 Toorak Road | — |
Daily Walking & Green Space
Camberwell has 29 parks and reserves — a retired person could walk a different route every day of the month.
Your walking options:
- Coopers Reserve
- Highfield Park
- Riversdale Park
- Colville Reserve
- Canterbury Sports Ground
- Brinsley Road Reserve
- Canterbury Gardens
- Mary MacKillop Reserve
- Back Creek Reserve
- Willison Park
- Plus 19 more parks and reserves
Daily Shopping & Errands
8 supermarkets in Camberwell:
- Leo’s Fine Food & Wine — 1 Summerhill Road
- Woolworths
- Coles — 4-14 Burke Avenue
- IGA Burwood
- IGA
- Aldi — 15-25 Station Street
- Serendipity — 555 Burke Road
- Coles Local — 126 Union Road, Surrey Hills
Morning Coffee & Social
32 cafes give Camberwell a thriving cafe culture — you will find your regular spot within the first week.
Cafes for your morning routine:
- Harvest Blend
- Cafe Papillon
- Bohemia — 68 Maling Road
- Grinders
- The Maling Room
- Latte Da — Burke Road
Staying Active
7 gyms and fitness centres:
- Alta Personal Training
- Kieser
- Club Lime — 849 Burwood Road
- South Camberwell Tennis Club — 332 Burke Road
The Verdict
Excellent for retirees. Strong healthcare, abundant green space, daily essentials all walkable, and an active community. Camberwell ticks every box.
Emergency Numbers
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Emergency | 000 |
| Nurse-on-Call | 1300 606 024 |
| 13SICK (home doctor) | 137425 |
| My Aged Care | 1800 200 422 |
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- Cost of Living in Camberwell
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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