Hampton (Vic.)

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

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Hampton's population is estimated at around 15,076 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,558 people (11.5%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,518 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 14,211 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 159 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,555 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Hampton's growth of 11.5% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (8.7%) and the SA3 area, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed 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 2022 as the base year. 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 from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb is expected to increase by 2,002 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 8.2% 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 an average of around 192 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 960 homes. Up to FY-26, 53 approvals have been recorded. The average population increase per dwelling built over these years is 0.3 people annually. This suggests that supply has been meeting or exceeding demand, offering greater buyer choice and supporting potential population growth above projections.

The average construction value of new homes is $636,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY-26, $9.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Hampton shows moderately higher construction activity, at 43.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period ending FY-25. This level is substantially higher than the national average, indicating strong developer confidence in the location. Recent construction comprises 8.0% detached dwellings and 92.0% townhouses or apartments, reflecting a shift towards higher-density living to create more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a significant change from the current housing mix of 62.0% houses.

The location has approximately 53 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Hampton is forecasted to gain 1,230 residents by 2041. 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 20% nationally

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

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Hampton shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Hampton's workforce is highly educated with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate, based on AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation, is 5.3%. As of September 2025, 7,677 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 5.4%, 0.7% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%.

Workforce participation in Hampton stands at 67.7%, below Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. Census responses indicate that 50.9% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Notably, professional & technical services employ 1.7 times the regional average.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing employs only 2.2% of local workers, below Greater Melbourne's 5.2%. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities, as suggested by the Census working population count versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, Hampton's labour force increased by 0.6%, while employment declined by 1.1%, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 1.6 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 3.0% and the labour force by 3.3%, with a smaller increase in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hampton's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.4% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Hampton had a median income among taxpayers of $68,886 with an average level of $122,338. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high compared to median and average incomes of $57,688 and $75,164 across Greater Melbourne respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% from July 2023 to September 2025, current estimates for Hampton would be approximately $74,569 (median) and $132,431 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, household, family, and personal incomes in Hampton rank highly nationally, between the 85th and 93rd percentiles. Income distribution shows that the $4000+ bracket dominates with 35.3% of residents (5,321 people), contrasting with the region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 32.8%. Hampton demonstrates considerable affluence with 46.5% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. After housing costs, residents retain 86.7% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Hampton displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Hampton, as per the latest Census evaluation, 62.1% of dwellings were houses and 38.0% were other types such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Melbourne metro's figures of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hampton stood at 41.8%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (35.0%) or rented (23.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hampton was $3,000, surpassing Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure in Hampton was recorded at $500, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Hampton's median monthly 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 fairly typical 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 make up 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 matches the Greater Melbourne average.

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 exceeds national averages: 50.0% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4% and Victoria's 33.4%. The area's highest qualification is bachelor degrees 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% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 9.8% in secondary, 9.5% in primary, and 7.5% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.1% of residents 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 serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by 15 different routes, offering a total of 2,985 weekly passenger trips. The transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically living 159 meters from the nearest stop. In this mainly residential area, most commuting is outward-bound. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 80%, followed by trains at 10% and walking at 5%. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion, 50.9%, of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 426 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 42 weekly trips per stop.

Hampton's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Hampton's health outcomes show remarkable results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups. Approximately 75% of Hampton's total population (11,290 people) had private health cover, compared to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions were asthma (7.4%) and arthritis (7.1%). Notably, 72.1% of residents reported no medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. Hampton has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over (21.5%, or 3,241 people) than Greater Melbourne (15.1%). Despite this, health outcomes among seniors were strong, broadly in line with national rankings.

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 high linguistic diversity, with 14.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Overseas-born residents comprise 28.0%. Christianity is the predominant religion in Hampton, accounting for 46.3% of its population.

Judaism is slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne, making up 1.1% versus 1.0%. The top three ancestral groups are English (29.1%, higher than the regional average of 20.1%), Australian (21.2%), and Irish (9.6%). Notable divergences exist in Russian (1.0% vs regional 0.4%), Polish (1.1% vs 0.8%), and Welsh (0.8% vs 0.4%) ancestry representation.

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 national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Hampton has a higher proportion of residents aged 55-64 (15.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (7.0%). 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 7.5%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group decreased from 16.7% to 15.1%, and the 5-14 age group dropped from 13.2% to 11.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Hampton's age structure. The 65-74 age group is expected to grow by 24% (408 people), reaching 2,127 from 1,718. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 72% 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 number.