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Theme 6: Local economy

People walking around a paved and grassy open area in front of Camberwell Market
Artist’s interpretation of Camberwell Junction precinct in the future

In our community, we love our shopping strips​ — places where we can shop, catch up with friends​ and enjoy a meal close to home. We love supporting local businesses and would like to see more diverse shops open in our neighbourhoods. This lets us live locally and helps create a bustling local economy. Our strategic objective is to support local businesses and make our shopping precincts even more vibrant and welcoming for everyone.

Major achievement

Through major initiative 6.3, we presented the Camberwell Junction Structure and Place Plan to Council for endorsement, commencement of work on associated planning scheme amendments and implementation of short-term initiatives to increase the vibrancy of the Camberwell Junction precinct.

Camberwell Junction Structure and Place Plan

The Camberwell Junction Structure and Place Plan is our guide to uplift Camberwell Junction to be more vibrant, inspiring and community focused. Camberwell Junction is a vital activity centre for Melbourne’s eastern suburbs — for shopping, employment, public transport, services and housing. 

The popularity of the centre as a shopping, working and living destination is expected to continue growing. Census data from 2021 showed that Camberwell Junction was home to 2,500 residents in 1,200 homes — this is projected to increase to 5,800 residents and an additional 1,500 homes by 2051. 

The Camberwell Junction Structure and Place Plan provides a comprehensive framework to guide future private development proposals and public realm upgrades in Camberwell Junction. It details improvements across the centre, including along Burke Road and public spaces outside the fresh food market. Implementation will occur over the next few years.

Highlights for the year

  • The Camberwell Junction Structure and Place Plan was adopted by Council in early 2024. The planning scheme amendments related to this plan are currently with the Victorian Minister for Planning for authorisation.
  • The Glenferrie Place Plan was adopted by Council in late 2023, with implementation on key projects now underway.
  • The Economic Development Strategy was successfully adopted on 26 February 2024.