Hampton (Vic.)

Hampton has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

As of Nov 2025, Hampton's population is estimated at around 14,343. This reflects an increase of 825 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,518. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 14,272 residents following examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2024) and an additional 139 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,382 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Hampton's growth of 6.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth rate of 5.4%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 85.0% 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 with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering these projections, an above median population growth is projected for the suburb of Hampton (Vic.), expected to increase by 1,970 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 13.5% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Hampton among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Hampton has experienced around 197 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 986 homes. In FY26 so far, 24 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, on average, 0.3 new residents arrived per new home built. This suggests that new construction is matching or outpacing demand, offering buyers more options and enabling population growth.

The average value of new homes being built is $636,000, somewhat higher than regional norms, reflecting quality-focused development. In FY26, $4.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating limited commercial development focus. Relative to Greater Melbourne, Hampton has slightly more development, with 47.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. This balances buyer choice while supporting current property values. Recent construction comprises 9.0% standalone homes and 91.0% medium and high-density housing, indicating a shift from the area's existing housing composition of 62.0% houses. This suggests decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options.

Hampton has approximately 53 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Looking ahead, Hampton is expected to grow by 1,940 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Hampton has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Hampton Community Hub, Bayside Park Improvement, Habitat Linkage Plan, Ocean House, and Hampton Public Land Masterplan. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Hampton recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Hampton has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 5.3%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

As of June 2025, Hampton has 7,707 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 5.3%, which is 0.7% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation in Hampton is at par with Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. The key industries employing residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Notably, employment levels in professional & technical services are at 1.7 times the regional average.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing shows lower representation at 2.2% compared to the regional average of 5.2%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Over the 12 months to June 2025, labour force levels increased by 1.3%, while employment decreased by 1.1%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 2.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 3.5% and labour force expand by 4.0%, with unemployment rising by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 provide insights into potential future demand within Hampton. These projections suggest that national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Hampton's employment mix indicates that local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch aggregated postcode-level ATO data for financial year 2022. Hampton had a median taxpayer income of $68,883 and an average income of $122,338. Nationally, these figures were exceptionally high compared to Greater Melbourne's median of $54,892 and average of $73,761. By September 2025, adjusted for Wage Price Index growth of 12.16%, median income is estimated at approximately $77,259 and average income at $137,214. The 2021 Census ranked Hampton's household, family, and personal incomes between the 85th and 93rd percentiles nationally. Income analysis showed that 35.3% of residents (5,063 people) earned over $4,000 weekly, differing from regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominated at 32.8%. Notably, 46.5% of residents exceeded $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retained 86.7% of income. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 9th decile.

Hampton displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Hampton's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 62.1% houses and 38.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Melbourne metro's figures of 62.6% houses and 37.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hampton was 41.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.0% and rented ones at 23.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, aligning with Melbourne metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $500 compared to Melbourne metro's $3,000 and $520 respectively. Nationally, Hampton's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Hampton has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 73.3% of all households, including 38.8% couples with children, 25.9% couples without children, and 8.0% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 26.7%, with lone person households at 25.0% and group households comprising 1.5%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.5.

Hampton demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Hampton's educational attainment significantly exceeds broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 50.0% hold university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% in Victoria. This high level of attainment is led by bachelor degrees (32.3%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.9%). Vocational pathways account for 20.5%, including advanced diplomas (10.9%) and certificates (9.6%).

Educational participation in Hampton is notably high, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes secondary education (9.8%), primary education (9.5%), and tertiary education (7.5%). The area's three schools have a combined enrollment of 890 students. Hampton's educational performance is exceptional, with an ICSEA score of 1159, placing its schools among the most advantaged nationally. Education provision in Hampton is balanced, with two primary schools and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. However, local school capacity is limited (6.2 places per 100 residents vs 14.5 regionally), leading many families to travel to nearby areas for schooling.

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

Public transport analysis shows 70 active stops operating within Hampton, including both train and bus services. These stops are served by 14 individual routes, collectively offering 3,930 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 159 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 561 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 56 weekly trips per stop.

Hampton's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Hampton. Both young and old age cohorts have low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 75% of the total population (10,741 people), compared to 78.5% across Greater Melbourne.

Nationally, this averages at 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and arthritis, impacting 7.4 and 7.1% of residents respectively. A total of 72.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.0% across Greater Melbourne. Hampton has 20.7% of residents aged 65 and over (2,969 people), which is lower than the 22.9% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Hampton was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Hampton's population showed higher linguistic diversity, with 14.1% speaking a language other than English at home, compared to most local markets. Born overseas, 28.0% of Hampton residents were born abroad. Christianity was the predominant religion in Hampton, accounting for 46.3% of its population.

Notably, Judaism was overrepresented in Hampton at 1.1%, higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 3.1%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (29.1%), Australian (21.2%), and Irish (9.6%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Russian was slightly overrepresented at 1.0% in Hampton versus 0.9% regionally, Polish was also overrepresented at 1.1% compared to 1.4%, and Welsh showed a slight increase from 0.6% regionally to 0.8% in Hampton.

Hampton hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Hampton is 45 years, significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Hampton has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (15.3%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (7.2%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 increased from 13.1% to 14.6%, while the population aged 75-84 grew from 6.0% to 7.2%. Conversely, the population aged 45-54 decreased from 16.7% to 15.4%, and the population aged 5-14 dropped from 13.2% to 12.0%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Hampton's age structure. The population aged 65-74 is expected to grow by 34% (533 people), reaching 2,126 from 1,592. Notably, the combined population aged 65 and above will account for 69% of total population growth, reflecting Hampton's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the populations aged 5-14 and 15-24 are projected to decrease in number.