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 Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Hampton Park is around 27,716. This reflects an increase of 1,634 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 26,082. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 27,151 residents following examination of ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024 and an additional 354 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,077 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 67.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted employing weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb of Hampton Park is expected to grow by 3,606 persons to 2041, 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 indicates Hampton Park has been granted around 75 residential property approvals per year over the past five financial years ending June 2021, totalling approximately 375 homes. As of April 2026, 13 approvals have been recorded in this financial year. The population decline in recent years suggests that new supply has likely kept pace with demand, providing good choice for buyers. The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $419,000, slightly above the regional average, indicating a focus on quality developments.

This financial year has seen $329,000 in commercial approvals registered, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Hampton Park records significantly lower building activity, at 82.0% below the regional average per person, which typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. This is also below the national average, suggesting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity shows a focus on higher-density living, with 44.0% standalone homes and 56.0% townhouses or apartments. This shift from the current housing mix of 93.0% houses reflects reduced availability of development sites and addresses shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The location has approximately 435 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established area. Population forecasts suggest Hampton Park will gain 3,041 residents by 2041, with present construction rates appearing balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

Population forecasts indicate Hampton Park will gain 3,041 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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 impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 36 projects that could affect the region. Notable initiatives 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 strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 9.4% as of December 2025. This rate is higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.8%. As of December 2025, 13,052 residents are employed. Workforce participation in Hampton Park is lower than Greater Melbourne's, at 66.3% compared to 71.3%. A low percentage of residents work from home, with Covid-19 lockdown impacts considered.

Key industries for employment among residents are manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and construction. Manufacturing shows notable concentration, with employment levels at 2.3 times the regional average. Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 4.2% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. During the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 2.8%, labour force by 4.5%, and unemployment rose by 1.5 percentage points. Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.4% over the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hampton Park's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.5% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation shows Hampton Park had a median taxpayer income of $47,667 and an average income of $50,715 in financial year 2023. These figures are below the national averages of $57,688 and $75,164 for Greater Melbourne respectively. By September 2025, estimates suggest median income will be approximately $51,600 and average income around $54,899, based on an 8.25% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Hampton Park rank modestly, between the 22nd and 37th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Income distribution data indicates that 37.4% of the population (10,365 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, similar to regional levels where 32.8% occupy this range. Hampton Park faces severe housing affordability pressures, 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 ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Hampton Park, as per the latest Census, was 92.9% houses and 7.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% 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, below Melbourne metro's average of $2,000, while the median weekly rent was $351, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. 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 higher-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 larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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 among residents with higher education qualifications at 13.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are held by 33.2% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 21.6%. Educational participation is 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 has 105 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by eight different routes that together facilitate 1,265 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average located just 194 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards due to Hampton Park being primarily residential. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport, used by 90% of residents. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, which is above the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 12.9% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 180 trips per day, equating to about 12 weekly trips per individual stop. The accompanying map displays the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.

Health outcomes in Hampton Park are marginally below the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Hampton Park's health indicators show below-average results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~13,020 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 56.7% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma and diabetes, affecting 7.2 and 6.3% of residents respectively, while 74.5% declare they are completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. The under-65 population has better than average health outcomes. Hampton Park has 13.4% of residents aged 65 and over (3,713 people), lower than Greater Melbourne's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general 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 one of the highest language diversity rates in the country, with 57.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Born overseas, 56.2% of Hampton Park's population resides there. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 42.1%.

Islam, however, is overrepresented at 19.7%, higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 5.6%. In ancestry, 'Other' tops at 34.9%, substantially higher than the regional average of 14.6%. English ancestry is lower at 13.1% compared to the region's 20.1%, and Australian ancestry is also lower at 12.2% against the regional average of 18.4%. Notably, Sri Lankan (2.4%) and Samoan (2.6%) ancestries are overrepresented in Hampton Park compared to regional averages of 0.8% and 0.3%, respectively. Serbian ancestry is also notably higher at 1.5% versus the region's 0.4%.

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 (14.7%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (13.8%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the 65 to 74 age group has increased from 6.7% to 8.7% of the population. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age cohort has decreased from 12.0% to 11.0%. By 2041, Hampton Park's population is forecasted to undergo significant demographic changes. The 65 to 74 age group is projected to grow by 38%, adding 919 residents to reach a total of 3,331. This growth will contribute to an overall aging of the population, with residents aged 65 and older representing 58% of anticipated growth. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.