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

As of November 2025, the estimated population for Hampton Park is around 27,556 people. This figure reflects an increase of 1,474 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 26,082. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 27,153 residents following their examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 338 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of approximately 2,065 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The primary driver for this growth was overseas migration, contributing around 67% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilized the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group were applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on these trends, an above-median population growth is projected for Hampton Park over the next few decades. By 2041, the suburb's population is expected to increase by 3,602 persons, reflecting a total rise of approximately 11.6% over the 17-year period.

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, allocated from statistical area data, shows Hampton Park recorded around 75 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years ending June 2021. This totals an estimated 375 homes. As of April 2026, six approvals have been recorded in this financial year. The population has declined in recent years, suggesting new supply has kept pace with demand, offering good choice to buyers.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $419,000, aligning with regional trends. This financial year, $329,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating 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, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity shows 44.0% standalone homes and 56.0% townhouses or apartments, focusing on higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a considerable shift from the current housing mix of 93.0% houses, likely due to reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The location has approximately 435 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established area.

Population forecasts indicate Hampton Park will gain 3,197 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate as of June 2021. 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 36 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones include Hampton Park Food Market Redevelopment, Hampton Park Central Development Plan and Community Precinct Master Plan, Thompsons Road Level Crossing Removal, and Hampton Park Hill Development Plan. The following list details those 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 manufacturing and industrial sectors well-represented. The unemployment rate was 9.1% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.9%.

As of June 2025, 13,061 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 4.5%, higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation is lower at 59.0% compared to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Key industries include manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and construction. Manufacturing employment is notably high at 2.3 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 4.2% versus the regional average of 10.1%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited as indicated by Census data. During the year to June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.9%, labour force by 4.4%, resulting in a 1.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.5% and unemployment rose by 0.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with industry-specific projections suggesting Hampton Park's employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.5% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022, Hampton Park had a median income among taxpayers of $47,667 and an average income of $50,715. Both figures were below the national averages of $54,892 and $73,761 respectively for Greater Melbourne. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% from financial year ended June 2022 to September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $53,463 and average income $56,882 as of that date. According to the Census conducted in August 2021, household incomes in Hampton Park ranked at the 27th percentile, family incomes at the 22nd percentile, and personal incomes at the 37th percentile. Income distribution data showed that 37.4% of the population (10,305 individuals) had incomes between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, similar to regional levels where 32.8% fell within this range. Housing affordability pressures were severe with only 82.2% of income remaining after housing costs, 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 is compared to Melbourne metro's 92.9% houses and 8.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hampton Park was at 24.1%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (46.2%) or rented (29.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,583, below Melbourne metro's average of $1,950. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $351, compared to Melbourne metro's $386. Nationally, Hampton Park's mortgage repayments were lower than 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% of the total. 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 most common at 13.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 33.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.6%) and certificates (21.6%). Educational participation is high at 33.5%, comprising 11.2% in primary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 5.0% in tertiary education.

Seven schools operate within Hampton Park, educating approximately 3,465 students. The area's ICSEA value is 946, indicating varied educational conditions. These schools include five primaries, one secondary, and one K-12 school. Note: for schools with 'n/a' enrolments, refer to the parent campus.

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

Hampton Park has 105 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by eight different routes that together facilitate 2,074 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of public transport in Hampton Park is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 194 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 296 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 19 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, older and at-risk cohorts have higher rates of these conditions. Approximately 47% of Hampton Park's total population (~12,945 people) has private health cover, which is lower than Greater Melbourne's 49.1% and the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical 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% (3,472 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 9.6%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population due to certain challenges.

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 overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne's average, comprising 19.7%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (34.9%), English (13.1%), and Australian (12.2%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: 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's median age is 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 aged 65-74 has increased from 6.7% to 8.2%, while the 45-54 age group has decreased from 12.0% to 11.1%. By 2041, Hampton Park's population is forecasted to undergo significant demographic changes. The 65-74 age cohort is projected to grow by 47%, adding 1,067 residents and reaching a total of 3,327. This growth contributes to an aging demographic, with residents aged 65 and older representing 60% of the anticipated population increase. Conversely, the 35-44 and 0-4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.