Hampton

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 November 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 rate of 6.0% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth rate of 5.4%. 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 a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises the 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. Based on these projections, an above median population growth is anticipated nationally, with Hampton expected to expand by 2,653 persons to 2041, reflecting 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 a further 76 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, 0.2 people per year have moved to the area for each dwelling built during these years.

This indicates that new construction is matching or outpacing demand, providing buyers with more options and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current expectations. The average expected construction cost value of new properties is $556,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment by developers. In terms of commercial development, $10.2 million in approvals have been recorded this financial year, demonstrating moderate levels of activity compared to Greater Melbourne, where Hampton has 57.0% more construction activity per person. This suggests strong developer confidence in the location. The new development consists of 9.0% detached dwellings and 91.0% medium and high-density housing, reflecting a shift from the current housing mix of 61.0% houses. This change is likely due to reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. Currently, there are approximately 63 people per dwelling approval in Hampton, indicating a low density market.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Hampton is projected to add 2,568 residents by 2041 based on current development patterns. This suggests that new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 34 projects that could affect the region. Notable initiatives include Hampton Community Hub, Bayside Park Improvement, Habitat Linkage Plan, Highett Common, and Hampton Public Land Masterplan. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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

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

As of September 2025, 10,410 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 0.8% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation in Hampton matches Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Leading employment industries include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Notably, professional & technical jobs account for 1.6 times the regional average.

However, transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented, with only 2.5% of Hampton's workforce compared to Greater Melbourne's 5.2%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the census working population versus resident population count. From September 2024 to September 2025, Hampton's labour force increased by 0.7%, but employment declined by 1.1%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with unemployment rising by only 0.3 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, adding 41,950 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.7%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national 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 7.1% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, based on a simple weighting 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 Hampton SA2 has exceptionally high incomes nationally. The median income is $65,946 and the average is $117,357. This contrasts with Greater Melbourne's figures of a median income of $54,892 and an average of $73,761. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $73,965 (median) and $131,628 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Hampton rank highly nationally, between the 81st and 88th percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 31.8% of the community earns $4000+ (6,135 individuals), differing from regional patterns where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 32.8%. A substantial proportion of high earners (43.0%) indicates strong economic capacity throughout Hampton. High housing costs consume 15.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 87th 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), compared 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 compose 71.4 percent of all households, including 36.7 percent couples with children, 24.4 percent couples without children, and 9.4 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 28.6 percent, with lone person households at 26.4 percent and group households comprising 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 and above have a higher proportion with university qualifications at 48.2%, compared to Australia's 30.4% and Victoria's 33.4%. The area has a strong educational advantage, 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.

This includes 9.5% in primary, 9.3% in secondary, and 7.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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 routes that facilitate 3,930 weekly passenger trips in total. The city's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents usually located 167 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 561 daily trips across all routes, amounting 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, while 71.8% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 72.0% across Greater Melbourne. The area has 20.0% of residents aged 65 and over (3,860 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.

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, as per the 2016 Census, had a higher proportion speaking languages other than English at home (16.4%) compared to most local markets. Overseas-born individuals made up 28.8% of Hampton's population. Christianity was the dominant religion in Hampton, with 45.9%.

Judaism was overrepresented, comprising 1.4%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 3.1%. The top ancestral groups were English (27.9%), Australian (21.2%), and Irish (9.2%). Notably, Russian (1.1% vs regional 0.9%), Polish (1.3% vs 1.4%), and Greek (2.8% vs 2.9%) had slightly higher representations in Hampton compared to the region.

Hampton's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Hampton is 43 years, higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 and exceeding the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 55-64 are prominent at 14.7%, while those aged 25-34 comprise only 8.2%. Since 2021, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 12.5% to 14.0%, and the 75-84 cohort has increased from 5.7% to 7.0%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group 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 the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 0-4 and 5-14 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.