Hampton
Statistical Area - sa2

An assessment of population growth drivers in Hampton reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Hampton's population is 19,281 as of August 2025, reflecting a growth of 1,081 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a 5.9% rise from the previous population count of 18,200. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 19,211 in June 2024 and an additional 213 validated new addresses since the Census date. Hampton's population density is 3,394 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. The area's growth rate of 5.9% exceeded the SA3 area's 5.2%, making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 84.5% 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, AreaSearch employs the 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 latest population numbers, Hampton is projected to grow by an above median rate nationally, with an expected increase of 2,653 persons by 2041, representing a total gain of 13.4% over the 17-year period.

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

Hampton has recorded approximately 283 residential properties granted approval annually. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis: 1,417 homes over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, with 9 approved so far in FY-26. On average, over these five years, only 0.2 new residents per year per dwelling constructed were recorded, suggesting supply met or exceeded demand, providing greater buyer choice and supporting potential population growth above projections. The average construction value of new dwellings was $635,000, moderately above regional levels, indicating an emphasis on quality construction.

In FY-26, $10.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Hampton has 57.0% more development activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and reflecting robust developer interest in the area. New development consists of 9.0% detached dwellings and 91.0% medium and high-density housing, creating more affordable entry points and suiting downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This shift from the current housing mix (61.0% houses) reflects reduced availability of development sites and addresses shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. The location has approximately 63 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Population forecasts indicate Hampton will gain 2,580 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Population forecasts indicate Hampton will gain 2,580 residents through to 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Hampton has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 34 projects likely affecting the area. Notable ones are Hampton Foreshore Precinct Upgrades, Hampton Hub - Community Precinct Masterplan, Noetic Place Hampton, and Hampton Myhealth Medical Centre Expansion. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Hampton has been below expectations when compared to most other areas nationally

Hampton has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate is 5.4%.

As of June 2025, 10,453 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.8% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation mirrors Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Key employment sectors among residents include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Hampton specializes in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

However, transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented at 2.5% compared to Greater Melbourne's 5.2%. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Hampton's labour force increased by 1.4%, but employment declined by 1.1%, raising unemployment by 2.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 3.5% and labour force by 4.0%, with unemployment rising by 0.5%. State-wide in Victoria, from Sep-24 to Sep-25, employment grew by 1.08% year-on-year, adding 39,880 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.7%. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hampton's employment mix suggests local growth could be approximately 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Hampton is exceptionally high nationally. The median income is assessed at $65,946 while the average income stands at $117,357. This contrasts with Greater Melbourne's figures of a median income of $54,892 and an average income of $73,761. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.11% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $72,613 (median) and $129,222 (average) as of March 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Hampton, between the 81st and 88th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that the $4000+ earnings band captures 31.8% of the community (6,131 individuals), differing from patterns across the region where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 32.8%. The substantial proportion of high earners (43.0% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout Hampton. High housing costs consume 15.3% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 88th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places 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 61.0% houses and 39.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Melbourne metro's 62.6% houses and 37.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hampton stood at 38.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.4% and rented ones at 26.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,000, aligning with Melbourne metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $471 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 fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 71.4% of all households, including 36.7% couples with children, 24.4% couples without children, and 9.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 28.6%, with lone person households at 26.4% and group households accounting for 2.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with 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

Educational attainment in Hampton is high, with 48.2% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% in Victoria as of the latest data. Bachelor degrees are most common at 31.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.0%) and graduate diplomas (5.0%). Vocational pathways account for 22.2% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates also at 11.1%. Educational participation is notable, with 30.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.5% in primary, 9.3% in secondary, and 7.2% pursuing tertiary education as of the given date.

There are nine schools operating within Hampton, educating approximately 1,000 students total, with an Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) score of 1133. The educational mix includes two primary, three secondary, and four K-12 schools. School capacity is limited locally at 5.2 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 14.5, indicating many families may travel for schooling.

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

Hampton has 85 active public transport stops, a mix of train and bus services. These are served by 14 routes, offering 3,930 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy excellent accessibility to transport, with an average distance of 167 meters to the nearest stop.

Services run frequently, averaging 561 trips per day across all routes, or about 46 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Hampton is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Hampton demonstrates above-average health outcomes with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 79% of the total population (15,212 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 7.5% and 7.1% of residents respectively, while 71.8% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.0% across Greater Melbourne. The area has 20.0% of residents aged 65 and over (3,858 people), which is lower than the 22.9% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

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 high diversity, with 16.4% speaking a language other than English at home and 28.8% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 45.9%. Judaism was overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne, comprising 1.4% versus 3.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (27.9%), Australian (21.2%), and Irish (9.2%). Notably, Russian (1.1% vs 0.9%), Polish (1.3% vs 1.4%), and Greek (2.8% vs 2.9%) showed divergent representations compared to regional figures.

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

The median age in Hampton is 43 years, which is higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 55-64 make up 14.7% of the population, while those aged 25-34 comprise only 8.2%, which is smaller compared to Greater Melbourne's figures. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of the population aged 15-24 has increased from 12.5% to 14.0%, while the 75-84 age group has risen from 5.7% to 7.0%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group has decreased from 16.3% to 15.0%, and the 5-14 age group has fallen from 13.0% to 11.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Hampton's age structure. The 65-74 age cohort is projected to increase by 698 people (35%), growing from 2,024 to 2,723. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 68% of total population growth, reflecting Hampton's aging demographic trend. Conversely, the 0-4 and 5-14 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.