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, the estimated population for the Hampton (Vic.) statistical area (Lv2) is around 15,060. This reflects an increase of 1,542 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,518. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 14,211 in June 2024 and 139 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,551 persons per square kilometer, placing Hampton (Vic.) in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. The area's 11.4% growth since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA4 region (8.5%) and SA3 area, indicating it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 85.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, they utilise the VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted using 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. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the Hampton (Vic.) area is expected to grow by approximately 2,000 persons to reach around 17,060 by 2041, reflecting an increase of 8.3% in total 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 in Hampton shows around 192 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past 5 financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 960 homes were approved, with a further 53 approved so far in FY-26. This indicates an average of about 0.3 new residents per year per dwelling constructed during this period.

The average construction value of these properties is $636,000, suggesting developers are focusing on the premium market. In terms of commercial approvals, $9.6 million has been registered in FY-26, indicating steady investment activity. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Hampton has slightly more development, with 43.0% above the regional average per person over the past 5 years. Recent construction comprises 8.0% standalone homes and 92.0% medium and high-density housing, reflecting a shift from the area's existing housing composition of 62.0% houses. Hampton is currently developing at around 53 people per approval. Future projections estimate an addition of 1,253 residents by 2041, with current construction levels expected to meet demand and potentially enable growth beyond current forecasts.

Future projections show Hampton adding 1,253 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones are Hampton Community Hub, Bayside Park Improvement and Habitat Linkage Plan, Ocean House, and Hampton Public Land Masterplan. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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

Hampton's workforce is highly educated with significant representation in professional services. The unemployment rate here was 5.3% as per AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of September 2025, 7,684 residents were employed while the unemployment rate stood at 5.4%, which is 0.7% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation in Hampton was on par with Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. The dominant employment sectors among residents included professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Notably, the concentration in professional & technical was at 1.7 times the regional average.

However, transport, postal & warehousing had limited presence with only 2.2% of employment compared to the regional average of 5.2%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Over a 12-month period up to September 2025, Hampton's labour force increased by 0.6%, but employment decreased by 1.2%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 1.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with an unemployment rate increase of just 0.3 percentage points. Providing broader context, state-level data up to 25-Nov-25 shows that Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, adding 41,950 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.7%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that overall employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hampton's employment mix indicates a potential local employment increase of 7.2% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The median income among taxpayers in Hampton suburb was $68,886 during financial year 2023. The average income was $122,338. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to Greater Melbourne's median of $57,688 and average of $75,164. By September 2025, estimated median and average incomes in Hampton would be approximately $74,569 and $132,431 respectively, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since financial year 2023. In the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Hampton ranked highly nationally, between the 85th and 93rd percentiles. The earnings profile showed that 35.3% of residents (5,316 people) earned $4,000 or more, contrasting with the surrounding region where the leading bracket was $1,500 - 2,999 at 32.8%. Economic strength was evident through 46.5% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retained 86.7% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. 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

In Hampton, as per the latest Census evaluation, 62.1% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 38.0% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This is comparable to Melbourne metro's figures of 62.6% houses and 37.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hampton stood at 41.8%, similar to Melbourne metro's level. Of the remaining dwellings, 35.0% were mortgaged and 23.1% rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hampton was $3,000, aligning with Melbourne metro's average. However, the median weekly rent in Hampton was $500 compared to Melbourne metro's $520. 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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 26.7%, with lone person households at 25.0% and group households making up 1.5% of the total. 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 residents aged 15 and above have a higher educational attainment than national averages. Fifty percent hold university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and Victoria's 33.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 32.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.8%) and graduate diplomas (4.9%). Vocational pathways account for 20.5%, with advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 9.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.1% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.8% in secondary education, 9.5% in primary education, and 7.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Hampton has 70 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 15 different routes that collectively facilitate 2,985 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 159 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 426 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 42 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Analysis shows Hampton had low prevalence of common health conditions across all ages. Around 75% of its total population (11,278 people) had private health cover, compared to 78.0% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent conditions were asthma (7.4%) and arthritis (7.1%), with 72.1% reporting no medical ailments, similar to Greater Melbourne's 72.0%.

Hampton had 20.7% residents aged 65 and over (3,117 people), lower than Greater Melbourne's 22.9%. Despite this, senior health outcomes were strong, aligning with the general population's profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Hampton was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Hampton's population shows higher linguistic diversity, with 14.1% speaking a language other than English at home, compared to the majority of local markets. Born overseas, 28.0% of Hampton residents contribute to its cultural richness. Christianity is the predominant religion in Hampton, accounting for 46.3% of its population.

Notably, Judaism is overrepresented in Hampton with 1.1%, higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 3.1%. Ancestry-wise, English (29.1%), Australian (21.2%), and Irish (9.6%) are the top three represented groups among Hampton residents. Some ethnic groups show significant differences: Russian is overrepresented at 1.0% in Hampton versus 0.9% regionally, Polish at 1.1% compared to 1.4%, and Welsh at 0.8% against 0.6%.

Hampton hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Hampton is 45 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Hampton has a higher percentage of residents aged 55-64 (15.4%) 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 75-84 age group grew from 6.0% to 7.2%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group decreased from 16.7% to 15.4%, and the 5-14 age group dropped from 13.2% to 12.0%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Hampton's age structure. The 65-74 age group is expected to grow by 28% (460 people), reaching 2,132 from 1,671. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 80% of total population growth, reflecting Hampton's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 0-4 and 55-64 age groups are projected to decrease in numbers.