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

The population of Hampton Park is estimated at 27,192 as of May 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 1,110 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 26,082. The current estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of ABS ERP data from June 2025. This results in a population density of 2,038 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 67% to recent population gains in Hampton Park.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered, they utilise VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Hampton Park is expected to grow by 3,333 persons by 2041, reflecting a 12.1% increase over the 16-year period. This growth rate is above the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis using ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, Hampton Park has approved around 75 residential properties per year over the past five financial years ending June 2021. This totals an estimated 375 homes. As of April 2026, 44 approvals have been recorded. The average construction cost value for new homes is $419,000, slightly above the regional average.

In the current financial year ending June 2026, $329,000 in commercial approvals have been registered. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Hampton Park has significantly lower building activity, with only 19% of the regional average per person. This limited new construction typically supports demand and pricing for existing dwellings. The area's building activity is dominated by townhouses or apartments (56%) and standalone homes (44%), a shift from the current housing mix which is predominantly houses (93%). Hampton Park has approximately 435 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its established nature. Population forecasts indicate an increase of 3,282 residents by 2041, with building activity keeping pace with growth projections despite potential competition among buyers as the population grows.

Population forecasts indicate Hampton Park will gain 3,282 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.

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

The performance of a region is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 34 such projects that could impact this area. Notable projects include the Hampton Park Food Market Redevelopment, the Hampton Park Central Development Plan and Community Precinct Master Plan, the Thompsons Road Level Crossing Removal project, and the Hampton Park Hill Development Plan. The following list details those projects most likely to be 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 9.4% as of December 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 2.8% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of that month, 13,052 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 4.6%, higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%.

Workforce participation was lower at 66.3% compared to Greater Melbourne's 69.9%. A low 12.9% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Key industries of employment among residents were manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and construction. Manufacturing had notably high concentration with employment levels at 2.3 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services showed lower representation at 4.2% compared to the regional average of 10.1%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparison between working population and resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 2.8%, labour force increased by 4.5%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 1.5 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 2.4%, labour force growth of 2.8%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, suggest potential future demand within Hampton Park. These projections estimate national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Hampton Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 5.7% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Hampton Park had a median income among taxpayers of $47,667 and an average income of $50,715. Both figures are below the national average, which stood at $57,688 during that period. In Greater Melbourne, the median and average incomes were $57,688 and $75,164 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated current incomes for Hampton Park would be approximately $52,253 (median) and $55,594 (average) as of March 2026. 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, equating to 10,169 individuals, fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen at regional levels where 32.8% similarly occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Hampton Park, 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

In Hampton Park, as per the latest Census, 92.9% of dwellings were houses, with 7.1% being other types such as semi-detached homes or apartments. This differs from Melbourne's metropolitan area where 67.9% are houses and 32.1% are other dwellings. Home ownership in Hampton Park stood at 24.1%, lower than Melbourne metro's rate, with mortgaged properties at 46.2% and rented ones at 29.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,583, below the Melbourne metro average of $2,000, while 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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 20.2%, with lone person households at 16.8% and group households making up 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 has university qualification rates of 19.2%, significantly lower than the Greater Melbourne 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 held by 33.2% of residents aged 15+, 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 serving a mix of bus routes. These routes total eight, offering 1,265 weekly passenger trips combined. Transport accessibility is high, with residents on average located 194 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards, primarily using cars at a rate of 90%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, exceeding the regional average. Only 12.9% of residents work from home (2021 Census).

Service frequency across all routes averages 180 trips daily, equating to about 12 weekly trips per stop. A map accompanies, displaying 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 outcomes, according to 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 (around 12,774 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 56.7% and the national average of 55.7%.

Asthma and diabetes are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 7.2 and 6.3% of residents respectively. About 74.5% of residents declare they are completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. Hampton Park has 13.2% of residents aged 65 and over (3,589 people), which is lower than Greater Melbourne's 15.0%. 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 levels of cultural diversity in Australia, with 57.3% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 56.2% born overseas. Christianity is the dominant religion in Hampton Park, accounting for 42.1% of people. However, Islam is significantly overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne's average: it comprises 19.7% of Hampton Park's population versus 5.6%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (34.9%), English (13.1%), and Australian (12.2%). Notably, Sri Lankan (2.4%) Samoan (2.6%), and Serbian (1.5%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.8%, 0.3%, and 0.4% respectively.

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 5-14 (13.3%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (14.2%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the percentage of residents aged 65-74 has increased from 6.7% to 8.5%, while the percentage of those aged 5-14 has decreased from 14.3% to 13.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Hampton Park. The 65-74 age group is projected to grow by 39%, adding 899 residents to reach a total of 3,211. This growth will contribute to an overall increase in the proportion of residents aged 65 and older, who are expected to represent 55% of the population growth. Conversely, the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.