Hampton Park

An assessment of population growth drivers in Hampton Park reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validation, as of Nov 2025, Hampton Park's estimated population is around 27,698. This shows an increase of 1,616 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 26,082. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 27,151 residents following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release (June 2024) and an additional 338 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,076 persons per square kilometer, higher than average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 67.0% to overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, it utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation methods. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Projecting forward, the Hampton Park statistical area (Lv2) is expected to grow by 3,602 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 11.0% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Hampton Park according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Hampton Park recorded around 75 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years to June 2021. This totals an estimated 375 homes. As of July 2026, 12 approvals have been recorded in this financial year. The population decline in recent years suggests new supply has likely kept up with demand, offering good choice to buyers.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $419,000, slightly above the regional average, indicating a focus on quality developments. In FY-26, $329,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Hampton Park records markedly lower building activity, 82.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings, which is also below average nationally. This reflects the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity shows 44.0% standalone homes and 56.0% townhouses or apartments, creating more affordable entry points and suiting downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a considerable change from the current housing mix of 93.0% houses, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and addressing shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements.

The location has approximately 435 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established area. Population forecasts estimate Hampton Park will gain 3,055 residents by 2041. Present construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

Hampton Park has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

The performance of a region can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 36 such projects that could potentially impact this area. Notable among these are the redevelopment of Hampton Park Food Market, the Hampton Park Central Development Plan and Community Precinct Master Plan, the removal of Thompsons Road Level Crossing, and the Hampton Park Hill Development Plan. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Hampton Park faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Hampton Park has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 9.2% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 3.2% over the past year.

There are currently 12,967 residents employed, but the unemployment rate is higher than Greater Melbourne's by 4.5%. Workforce participation in Hampton Park lags behind Greater Melbourne at 59.0%. Key industries for employment among residents include manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and construction. Manufacturing stands out with employment levels at 2.3 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 4.2% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 3.2%, labour force by 4.6%, leading to an unemployment rise of 1.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne had employment growth of 3.0% and unemployment rose by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hampton Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released in financial year 2023, Hampton Park had a median income among taxpayers of $47,667. The average income was $50,715, which is below the national average. In Greater Melbourne, the median and average incomes were $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023, estimated current incomes for Hampton Park are approximately $51,600 (median) and $54,899 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Hampton Park rank modestly, between the 22nd and 37th percentiles. Income distribution data shows that 37.4% of the population (10,359 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to regional levels where 32.8% occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Hampton Park, with only 82.2% of income remaining, ranking at the 36th percentile.

Hampton Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Hampton Park's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.9% houses and 7.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Melbourne metro's 92.9% houses and 8.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hampton Park stood at 24.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 46.2% and rented ones at 29.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,583, lower than Melbourne metro's $1,950 average. Weekly rent median was $351, compared to Melbourne metro's $386. Nationally, Hampton Park's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Hampton Park features high concentrations of family households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 79.8% of all households, including 44.3% couples with children, 18.9% couples without children, and 14.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 20.2%, with lone person households at 16.8% and group households comprising 3.4%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 3.2.

Educational outcomes in Hampton Park fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 19.2%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 33.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (21.6%). Educational participation is high, with 33.5% currently enrolled in formal education: 11.2% in primary, 9.2% in secondary, and 5.0% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.2% in primary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Hampton Park's public transport analysis shows 105 active stops in operation, all of which are bus routes. These stops are served by eight different routes, together offering 1,265 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility rating for transport is excellent, with residents on average located 194 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 180 trips per day across all routes, equating to about 12 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Hampton Park is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Hampton Park shows better-than-average health outcomes with lower prevalence of common conditions among its general population compared to national averages. However, rates are higher among older and at-risk cohorts. Private health cover is low at approximately 47% (13,012 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 49.8%.

Nationally, the average is 55.7%. The most prevalent conditions are asthma (7.2%) and diabetes (6.3%), with 74.5% of residents reporting no medical ailments. This compares to 76.4% in Greater Melbourne. Hampton Park has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 12.6% (3,489 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 9.6%. Health outcomes for seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Hampton Park is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Hampton Park has a high level of cultural diversity, with 57.3% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 56.2% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Hampton Park, making up 42.1% of the population. However, Islam is notably overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne's average, comprising 19.7%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Other (34.9%), English (13.1%), and Australian (12.2%). Some ethnic groups show significant differences in representation: Sri Lankan at 2.4% vs regional 2.2%, Samoan at 2.6% vs regional 1.3%, and Serbian at 1.5% vs regional 0.5%.

Hampton Park's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Hampton Park has a median age of 33, which is younger than Greater Melbourne's figure of 37 and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Hampton Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (14.5%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (13.9%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population share of those aged 65-74 has increased from 6.7% to 8.2%, while the proportion of those aged 45-54 has decreased from 12.0% to 11.1%. By 2041, Hampton Park's population is projected to undergo significant demographic changes. The 65-74 age group is expected to grow by 46%, adding 1,055 residents to reach a total of 3,327. This growth will be primarily driven by residents aged 65 and older, who are anticipated to represent 61% of the population increase. Conversely, the 0-4 and 35-44 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.