The City of Camberwell was a Local Government Area located about 10 kilometres (6 mi) east of Melbourne

Melbourne

Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...

, the state capital of Victoria

Victoria (Australia)

Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....

, Australia

Australia

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. The city covered an area of 36.01 square kilometres (13.9 sq mi), and existed from 1914 until 1994.

History

Camberwell was first incorporated as the Boroondara Roads District on 11 July 1864, which became the Shire of Boroondara on 17 November 1871. At this point, Camberwell consisted of two small settlements—one near the Camberwell Inn and the other to the east at Hartwell. Much of the shire's area was under cultivation with a few sites for fine residences at the northern end.

The Shire was renamed to Shire of Camberwell and Boroondara on 16 May 1905. It became a borough

Borough

A borough is an administrative division in various countries. In principle, the term borough designates a self-governing township although, in practice, official use of the term varies widely....

 on 28 April 1905, the Town of Camberwell on 15 May 1906 and a City by proclamation on 20 April 1914.

The council's pathway to amalgamation was a little different to most—following a redevelopment deal for land behind the Burke Road

Burke Road, Melbourne

Burke Road is a major north-south thoroughfare in Melbourne, Australia. It runs from Ivanhoe to Caulfield, and includes the major shopping district at Camberwell...

 shops which was rejected by most residents, the Council reneged on the deal and had damages awarded against it. On 22 June 1993 the Council was suspended and replaced with a commissioner. At the same time, a major reform of local government in Victoria was taking place, and the decision was made to merge Camberwell with the Cities of Hawthorn

City of Hawthorn

The City of Hawthorn was a Local Government Area located about east of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia, on the southeast bank of the Yarra River. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1860 until 1994.-History:...

 and Kew

City of Kew

The City of Kew was a Local Government Area located about east of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia, on the southeast bank of the Yarra River. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1860 until 1994.-History:...

 into the newly-created City of Boroondara

City of Boroondara

The City of Boroondara is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia. It is located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.This area was originally occupied by the Wurundjeri, Indigenous Australians of the Kulin nation....

, which took effect on 22 June 1994.

Council meetings were held at Camberwell Town Hall

Camberwell Town Hall

Camberwell Town Hall is located, on Camberwell Road, Camberwell, an inner eastern suburb of Melbourne, Australia.The Town Hall was built in 1891 in the free classical style and features Second Empire influences in the steep pitch of the clock tower's pyramidal mansard roof.After the amalgamatian of...

 in Camberwell Road, Camberwell. It presently serves as the council seat for the City of Boroondara

City of Boroondara

The City of Boroondara is a Local Government Area in Victoria, Australia. It is located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.This area was originally occupied by the Wurundjeri, Indigenous Australians of the Kulin nation....

.

Wards

The City of Camberwell was subdivided into four wards on 22 May 1934, each electing three councillors:

• North East Ward
• North West Ward
• Centre Ward
• South Ward

Suburbs

• Ashburton
  Ashburton, Victoria
  Ashburton is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 12 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Boroondara...
  
  
• Balwyn
  Balwyn, Victoria
  Balwyn is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 10 km east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Boroondara...
  
  
• Balwyn North
  Balwyn North, Victoria
  Balwyn North is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 11 km east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Boroondara...
  
  
• Burwood
  Burwood, Victoria
  Burwood is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 17 km east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is largely the City of Whitehorse but includes the City of Monash in its south west corner. At the 2006 Census, Burwood had a population of 11,886.-History:The...
  
   (split with City of Box Hill
  City of Box Hill
  The City of Box Hill was a Local Government Area located about east of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1927 until 1994.-History:...
  
   and City of Waverley
  City of Waverley
  The City of Waverley was a Local Government Area located about east-southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1857 until 1994.-History:...
  
  )
• Camberwell
  Camberwell, Victoria
  Camberwell is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 9 km east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Boroondara. At the 2006 Census, Camberwell had a population of 19,637....
  
  
• Canterbury
  Canterbury, Victoria
  Canterbury is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 10 km east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Boroondara...
  
  
• Glen Iris
  Glen Iris, Victoria
  Glen Iris is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 10 km south-east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area are the Cities of Boroondara and Stonnington...
  
   (split with City of Malvern
  City of Malvern
  The City of Malvern was a Local Government Area located about southeast of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1856 until 1994.-History:...
  
   and City of Hawthorn
  City of Hawthorn
  The City of Hawthorn was a Local Government Area located about east of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia, on the southeast bank of the Yarra River. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1860 until 1994.-History:...
  
  )
• Surrey Hills
  Surrey Hills, Victoria
  Surrey Hills is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 12 km east from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area lies within the cities of Boroondara and Whitehorse...
  
   (split with City of Box Hill
  City of Box Hill
  The City of Box Hill was a Local Government Area located about east of Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria, Australia. The city covered an area of , and existed from 1927 until 1994.-History:...
  
  )

Population

Year	Population
1911	12,551
1933	50,052
1947	76,125
1954	90,397
1958	99,300*
1961	99,353
1966	99,867
1971	98,302
1976	89,865
1981	85,883
1986	83,792
1991	83,799

* Estimate in the 1958 Victorian Year Book.