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 is around 13,582 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase from 12,715 people in the 2021 Census, marking a growth of 867 people (6.8%). The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 13,383 as of June 2024 and an additional 223 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,652 persons per square kilometer, higher than national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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, adjusted using weighted aggregation methods to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Population projections indicate an above median growth for the area, with an expected increase of 1,939 persons by 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 12.8% 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 FY-21 to FY-25, around 185 homes were approved, with a further 7 approved so far in FY-26.

Despite population decline in recent years, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas, benefiting buyers due to increased housing choices. The average construction cost of new properties is $248,000, lower than regional levels. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Hampton Park - East records significantly lower building activity, at 82.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Recent construction comprises 45.0% detached dwellings and 55.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a 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 indicates a developed market.

Population forecasts estimate an increase of 1,740 residents by 2041. Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may face increased competition as the population grows.

Hampton Park - East has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 36thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 32 projects likely influencing 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 projects 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 manufacturing and industrial sectors prominently represented. The unemployment rate was 8.7% in September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 2.9% over the past year. As of that date, 6,479 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 4.0% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%.

Workforce participation was lower at 66.5%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. A low 13.1% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment 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 employment is limited at 4.3%, compared to the regional average of 10.1%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 2.9% while labour force increased by 4.7%, resulting in a rise in unemployment rate by 1.6 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Melbourne recorded employment growth of 3.0%, labour force growth of 3.3%, and an increase in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Hampton Park - East's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.5% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Hampton Park - East SA2 had median taxpayer income of $51,247 and average income of $54,418 in financial year 2023. This was below national averages of $57,688 (median) and $75,164 (average) for Greater Melbourne. By September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $55,475 and average income $58,907, based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25%. Census data showed household income at the 42nd percentile ($1,623 weekly) and personal income at the 24th percentile. The largest income segment was 39.9% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (5,419 residents), similar to surrounding regions at 32.8%. 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 ownership patterns similar to the broader region

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), compared to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hampton Park - East was at 23.5%, with the rest of 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 $2,000. Median weekly rent was recorded at $355, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. 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 higher-than-average 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 make up 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, larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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 prominent, with 34.4% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (12.0%) and certificates (22.4%). Educational participation is high at 34.2%, with 11.4% in primary education, 9.3% in secondary education, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably 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 serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by 7 different routes, offering a total of 1,258 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is excellent, with residents located an average of 184 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily, with cars being the primary mode of transport at 90%. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, only 13.1% of residents work from home, which might be due to COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 179 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 25 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Hampton Park - East is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Hampton Park - East faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 47% of the total population, which comprises around 6,356 people.

This compares to 56.7% in Greater Melbourne, with a national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 7.4 and 6.1% of residents respectively. Around 75.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 12.4% of residents aged 65 and over, which totals around 1,680 people. This is lower than the 15.1% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general 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, one of Australia's most culturally diverse areas, has 57.2% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 56.1% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 41.3% of people in Hampton Park-East. However, Islam is notably overrepresented, making up 20.5%, compared to Greater Melbourne's average of 5.6%.

In terms of ancestry, 'Other' is the top group at 35.6%, substantially higher than the regional average of 14.6%. English and Australian groups are underrepresented at 12.7% and 12.2% respectively, compared to regional averages of 20.1% and 18.4%. Significant divergences exist in certain ethnic groups: Sri Lankan (2.7% vs 0.8%), Samoan (2.6% vs 0.3%), and Serbian (1.3% vs 0.4%).

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

Hampton Park - East's median age at 32 years is notably 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 (15.1%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 (3.0%). According to data from the 2021 Census and post-Census updates, the population aged 65-74 has grown from 5.9% to 8.5%, while the proportion of those aged 45-54 has decreased from 12.4% to 10.7%. Demographic projections indicate that Hampton Park - East's age profile will change significantly by 2041, with the strongest growth expected in the 65-74 cohort (46%), adding 533 residents to reach a total of 1,688. The population aged 65 and over is anticipated to represent 55% of this projected growth. Meanwhile, declines are projected for the populations aged 35-44 and 0-4 years.