Hampton Park - East

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

Hampton Park - East's population was around 13,651 as of Nov 2025. This reflected an increase of 936 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,715. The change was inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 13,383 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 1,660 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Hampton Park - East's growth rate of 7.4% since the census was within 1.5 percentage points of the national average (8.9%). Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered, AreaSearch utilized VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted using weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group were applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Population projections indicated an above median growth rate, with the area expected to grow by 1,939 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 12.2% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Hampton Park - East according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Hampton Park - East has seen approximately 37 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 185 homes have been approved, with a further six approved in FY26 so far.

Despite population decline in recent years, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas, benefiting buyers as new properties are constructed at an average cost of $248,000, below regional levels. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Hampton Park - East records significantly lower building activity, with 82.0% fewer approvals per person, which typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This is also below the national average, indicating mature area planning constraints. Recent construction comprises 45.0% detached dwellings and 55.0% townhouses or apartments, a shift from the current 93.0% houses, suggesting diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. With around 368 people per dwelling approval, Hampton Park - East shows a developed market with steady population growth forecasted to reach 1,671 residents by 2041. Current construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering stable market conditions without excessive price pressure.

Population forecasts indicate Hampton Park - East will gain 1,671 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Present construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

Hampton Park - East has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 43rdth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 32 projects likely to influence the region. Notable initiatives include Thompsons Road Level Crossing Removal, Hampton Park Hill Development Plan, Aquarevo Estate, and Aquarevo Water Recycling Plant. The following list details those expected to have the most relevance.

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Employment drivers in Hampton Park - East are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Hampton Park - East has a skilled workforce with strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 8.7% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year is estimated at 2.9%. There are currently 6,479 residents employed while the unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation in Hampton Park - East is lower at 59.9% compared to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Employment among residents is concentrated in manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and construction.

Manufacturing employment levels are particularly high at 2.4 times the regional average. Professional & technical services have limited presence with only 4.3% of employment compared to the regional average of 10.1%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 2.9%, while labour force increased by 4.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.6 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.0% with a smaller increase in unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov 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 a national expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hampton Park - East's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, although this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The Hampton Park - East SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $48,596 and an average of $51,702 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was below the national average. In contrast, Greater Melbourne's median income was $54,892 and its average income was $73,761 during the same period. By September 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16%, estimated incomes would be approximately $54,505 (median) and $57,989 (average). Census data showed household income ranked at the 42nd percentile ($1,623 weekly), with personal income at the 24th percentile. The largest income segment comprised 39.9% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (5,446 residents). This was similar to the surrounding region where 32.8% occupied this bracket. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 82.8% of income remaining, ranking at the 41st percentile.

Hampton Park - East is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Hampton Park - East, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.2% houses and 6.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Melbourne metro's 91.5% houses and 8.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hampton Park - East was at 23.5%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (48.1%) or rented (28.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,600, below Melbourne metro's average of $1,950. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $355, compared to Melbourne metro's $386. Nationally, Hampton Park - East's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Hampton Park - East features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 82.1% of all households, including 46.5% couples with children, 18.9% couples without children, and 15.1% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 17.9%, with lone person households at 14.4% and group households making up 3.5%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which aligns with Greater Melbourne's average.

Educational outcomes in Hampton Park - East fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 18.8%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 34.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 12.0% and certificates at 22.4%. Educational participation is high, with 34.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 11.4% in primary education, 9.3% in secondary education, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Hampton Park - East has 50 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by eight different routes that together facilitate 2,059 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 184 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 294 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 41 weekly trips per individual stop.

Hampton Park - East's residents are extremely healthy with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance throughout Hampton Park - East. Prevalence of common health conditions was low among the general population but higher than the national average for older and at-risk cohorts. Private health cover rate was extremely low at approximately 46% of the total population (~6,306 people), compared to 49.1% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions were asthma (7.4%) and mental health issues (6.1%), with 75.0% of residents reporting no medical ailments. This compares to 76.4% across Greater Melbourne. Residents aged 65 and over comprised 11.6% (1,582 people), higher than Greater Melbourne's 9.6%. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges requiring more attention than the broader population.

Hampton Park - East is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Hampton Park - East has a population where 57.2% speak a language other than English at home and 56.1% were born overseas, as of the latest available data. Christianity is the predominant religion in Hampton Park - East, comprising 41.3% of its population. Islam, however, is significantly overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne's average, with 20.5% of Hampton Park - East's population identifying as Muslim.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups are Other at 35.6%, English at 12.7%, and Australian at 12.2%. Notably, Sri Lankan (2.7%), Samoan (2.6%), and Serbian (1.3%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages.

Hampton Park - East hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Hampton Park - East's median age is 32 years, which is younger than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and significantly lower than Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Hampton Park - East has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (14.8%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (2.9%). According to data from the 2021 Census, the population of those aged 65-74 has increased from 5.9% to 7.9%, while the proportion of those aged 45-54 has decreased from 12.4% to 10.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Hampton Park - East's age profile will change significantly. The 65-74 age group is projected to grow by 57%, adding 609 residents to reach a total of 1,688. This growth is part of an overall demographic aging trend, with residents aged 65 and older representing 60% of the population growth anticipated by 2041. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for those aged 25-34 and 35-44.