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 around 19,293 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,093 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 18,200 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 19,211 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 218 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,396 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Hampton's growth of 6.0% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth of 5.4%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 84.5% 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, 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 the latest population numbers, an above median population growth is projected for statistical areas across the nation, with Hampton expected to expand by 2,653 persons to 2041, recording a gain of 13.3% in total over the 17 years.

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. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, 1,417 homes were approved, with an additional 34 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, 0.2 people have moved to the area each year for every dwelling built during these years.

This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current expectations. The average expected construction cost value of new properties is $556,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment. In FY-26, Hampton has recorded $10.2 million in commercial development approvals, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development compared to previous years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Hampton has 57.0% more construction activity per person as of the current data. This higher level of activity suggests strong developer confidence in the location and should provide buyers with ample choice. The new development mix consists of 9.0% detached dwellings and 91.0% medium to high-density housing, indicating a shift from the current housing mix, which is currently 61.0% houses. This change reflects reduced availability of development sites and addresses shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements.

The location has approximately 63 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Future projections estimate Hampton will add 2,568 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.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 34 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Hampton Community Hub, Noetic Place Hampton, Hampton Myhealth Medical Centre Expansion, and Bayside Park Improvement and Habitat Linkage Plan. 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's workforce is highly educated with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate as of June 2025 was 5.4%.

There were 10,453 residents employed at this time, with an unemployment rate 0.8% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation was on par with Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Leading employment industries among Hampton residents included professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. The area had a particular specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

However, transport, postal & warehousing was under-represented, with only 2.5% of Hampton's workforce compared to Greater Melbourne's 5.2%. The predominantly residential area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Hampton's labour force increased by 1.4%, while employment declined by 1.1%, leading to a rise in unemployment of 2.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.5% during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 projected overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hampton's employment mix suggested local growth of approximately 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, although these figures were based on simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes and did 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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Hampton has exceptionally high incomes nationally. The median income is $65,946 and 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 12.16% since financial year 2022, current estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $73,965 (median) and $131,628 (average). The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Hampton rank highly nationally, between the 81st and 88th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that the $4000+ earnings band captures 31.8% of the community (6,135 individuals), differing from patterns across the region where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 32.8%. A 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, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 88th percentile nationally. 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). In comparison, Melbourne metro had 62.6% houses and 37.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hampton was at 38.1%, with the rest being mortgaged (35.4%) or rented (26.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hampton was $3,000, aligning with Melbourne metro's average. However, the median weekly rent figure was $471 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 fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 71.4 percent of all households, consisting of 36.7 percent couples with children, 24.4 percent couples without children, and 9.4 percent single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 28.6 percent, with lone person households at 26.4 percent and group households making up 2.2 percent 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

Hampton's residents aged 15+ have a higher university qualification rate of 48.2% compared to Australia's 30.4% and Victoria's 33.4%. This is led by bachelor degrees at 31.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.0%) and graduate diplomas (5.0%). Vocational pathways account for 22.2%, with advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates also at 11.1%. Educational participation is high, with 30.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: primary (9.5%), secondary (9.3%), and tertiary (7.2%).

Hampton has a robust network of 9 schools educating approximately 1,000 students, with an ICSEA score of 1133 indicating significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement. The school mix includes 2 primary, 3 secondary, and 4 K-12 schools. However, limited local school capacity (5.2 places per 100 residents vs regional average of 14.5) means many families 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

Hampton has 85 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 14 different routes that collectively facilitate 3,930 weekly passenger trips. The city's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 167 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 561 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 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 (15,222 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. Seventy-one point eight percent of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, comparable to Greater Melbourne's 72.0%. Twenty percent of residents are aged 65 and over (3,860 people), lower than Greater Melbourne's 22.9%. Health outcomes among seniors in Hampton perform particularly strongly, 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 has a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 16.4% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 28.8% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Hampton, accounting for 45.9% of its population. Judaism is notably overrepresented in Hampton, comprising 1.4% of the population compared to 3.1% across Greater Melbourne.

The top three ancestry groups are English (27.9%), Australian (21.2%), and Irish (9.2%). There are notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Russian is overrepresented at 1.1%, Polish at 1.3%, and Greek at 2.8%.

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

The median age in Hampton is 43 years, which is considerably 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 years make up 14.7% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years comprise only 8.2%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of individuals aged 15-24 has grown from 12.5% to 14.0%, and the 75-84 age group has increased from 5.7% to 7.0%. Conversely, the 45-54 age cohort has declined from 16.3% to 15.0%, and the 5-14 age group has dropped 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 697 people (34%), from 2,025 to 2,723. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups are expected to account for 69% of total population growth, reflecting Hampton's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 0-4 and 5-14 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.