Hampton Park - East
Statistical Area - sa2

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 is approximately 13,655 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 940 people, a 7.4% rise since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 12,715. The change was estimated using ABS data from June 2024 showing an estimated resident population of 13,383 and validated new addresses totalling 222 since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,661 persons per square kilometer, exceeding national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Hampton Park - East's growth rate of 7.4% places it within 1.2 percentage points of the national average of 8.6%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.2% to overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch employs 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 uses VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusting with a weighted aggregation method from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Future population projections indicate above median growth, with Hampton Park - East expected to increase by 1,939 persons by 2041, representing a total gain of 12.2% over the 17-year period.

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. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, with 185 dwellings approved over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, and one recorded so far in FY26. The population has been declining recently, suggesting that new supply has likely kept up with demand, offering buyers good choice.

New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $445,000, consistent with regional patterns. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Hampton Park - East has significantly less development activity, 82.0% below the regional average per person, which typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This activity is also below average nationally, indicating the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent construction comprises 45.0% detached dwellings and 55.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from the current housing pattern of 93.0% houses. This trend suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With around 368 people per dwelling approval, Hampton Park - East shows a developed market. Looking ahead, Hampton Park - East is expected to grow by 1,667 residents through to 2041.

Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Hampton Park - East has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Thirty-one infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the region. Notable ones include Aquarevo Estate, Aquarevo Water Recycling Plant, Thompsons Road Level Crossing Removal, and Narre Warren South Development Plan Area.

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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 manufacturing and industrial sectors well-represented. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 8.6% with an estimated employment growth of 2.4% over the past year.

There are 6,500 residents in work while the unemployment rate is 4.0% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation is lower at 59.9% compared to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Employment is concentrated in manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and construction, with manufacturing being particularly notable at 2.4 times the regional average. Professional & technical employment is limited at 4.3%, compared to the regional average of 10.1%.

Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 2.4% while labour force grew by 4.4%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 1.8 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.5% with an unemployment increase of 0.5 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.08% year-on-year, with the state unemployment rate at 4.7%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hampton Park - East's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.7%% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Hampton Park - East has a median taxpayer income of $48,596 and an average of $51,702 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is below the national average, contrasting with Greater Melbourne's median income of $54,892 and average income of $73,761. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.11% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $53,509 (median) and $56,929 (average) as of March 2025. Census data shows household income ranks at the 43rd percentile ($1,623 weekly), while personal income sits at the 25th percentile. Income brackets indicate that the largest segment comprises 39.9% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (5,448 residents), mirroring the surrounding region where 32.8% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.8% of income remaining, ranking at the 42nd percentile.

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

Dwelling structure in Hampton Park - East, as evaluated at the latest Census, consisted of 93.2% houses and 6.8% other dwellings. In comparison, Melbourne metropolitan area had 91.5% houses and 8.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hampton Park - East was higher than Melbourne metro's figure at 23.5%. The remaining dwellings were 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. Median weekly rent was recorded at $355, compared to Melbourne metro's $386. Nationally, Hampton Park - East's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 account for 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 constitute the remaining 17.9%, with lone person households at 14.4% and group households comprising 3.5%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which aligns with the Greater Melbourne average.

Hampton Park - East shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 18.8%, significantly below the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 13.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 34.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (22.4%).

Educational participation is high at 34.2%, including primary education (11.4%), secondary education (9.3%), and tertiary education (5.0%). Hampton Park - East's 3 schools have a combined enrollment of 1,322 students, serving typical Australian school conditions with balanced educational opportunities (ICSEA: 978). The 3 schools focus on primary education only, with secondary options available nearby. School places per 100 residents stand at 9.7, below the regional average of 15.4, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

Hampton Park - East has 50 operational public transport stops. All these stops are bus routes totaling eight different services. Each week, these routes facilitate 2,059 passenger trips.

Residents' proximity to transport is excellent, with an average distance of 184 meters to the nearest stop. Daily service frequency averages 294 trips across all routes, translating to about 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. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average among older and at-risk cohorts. Approximately 46% (~6,308 people) have private health cover, which is lower than Greater Melbourne's 49.1% and the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma (7.4%) and mental health issues (6.1%). A total of 75.0% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 76.4% across Greater Melbourne. Hampton Park - East has a higher percentage of seniors aged 65 and over at 11.6% (1,582 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 9.6%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those in 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, with 56.1% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion at 41.3%. Islam's representation stands at 20.5%, higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 11.1%.

In ancestry, 'Other' comprises 35.6%, higher than the regional average of 25.5%. English and Australian ancestry are represented at 12.7% and 12.2% respectively, lower than the regional averages of 19.8% and 17.7%. Notably, Sri Lankan (2.7%) and Samoan (2.6%) groups are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 2.2% and 1.3%, while Serbian is at 1.3%, higher than the regional average of 0.5%.

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 post-2021 Census data, the age group of 65-74 years has increased from 5.9% to 7.9% of the population, while the age group of 45-54 years has declined from 12.4% to 10.8%. Demographic modeling predicts significant changes in Hampton Park - East's age profile by 2041. The 65-74 age cohort is projected to grow by 56%, adding 609 residents, reaching a total of 1,688. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 60% of the population growth. Meanwhile, population declines are anticipated for the 25-34 and 35-44 age cohorts.