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 was around 13,651 as of Nov 2025. This showed an increase of 936 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,715. The change was inferred from ABS' 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 of 7.4% since census was within 1.5 percentage points of the national average of 8.9%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted 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 used VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 with adjustments made employing weighted aggregation methods. Growth rates by age group were applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Population projections showed an above median growth for the area, expected to grow by 1,939 persons to 2041 based on latest numbers, recording a 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 were approved, with a further four approved in FY26 so far.

Despite population decline in recent years, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas, which is beneficial for buyers. The average construction cost of new properties is $248,000, lower than regional levels, offering more affordable housing options. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Hampton Park - East has significantly lower building activity, 82.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. The area's development is also below national averages, indicating 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 towards denser development caters to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers, suggesting diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences.

With around 368 people per dwelling approval, Hampton Park - East shows a developed market. Population forecasts indicate the area will gain approximately 1,671 residents by 2041. Current construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 32 projects that could impact this region. Notable ones are Aquarevo Estate, Aquarevo Water Recycling Plant, Thompsons Road Level Crossing Removal, and Narre Warren South Development Plan Area. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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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 8.6% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.4%. As of June 2025, 6,500 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 4.0%, 0.4 percentage points higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation was 59.9%, below Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and construction are the dominant employment sectors.

Manufacturing particularly has high concentration with levels at 2.4 times the regional average. Professional & technical services have limited presence, with 4.3% employment compared to 10.1% regionally. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data comparison of working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 2.4% while labour force grew by 4.4%, causing unemployment to rise by 1.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne had employment growth of 3.5%, labour force growth of 4.0%, with unemployment rising by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment expansion at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between sectors. 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.

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 the latest 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 12.16% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $54,505 (median) and $57,989 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household income ranks at the 43rd percentile ($1,623 weekly), while personal income sits at the 25th percentile. Income brackets indicate the largest segment comprises 39.9% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (5,446 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

Hampton Park - East's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.2% houses and 6.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Melbourne metro's 91.5% houses and 8.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hampton Park - East was at 23.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.1% and rented ones at 28.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,600, below Melbourne metro's average of $1,950. The median weekly rent figure was $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 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, aligning with Greater Melbourne's 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 the most common 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, 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. Hampton Park - East's 3 schools have a combined enrollment of 1,322 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 978) with balanced educational opportunities. The 3 schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. 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 active public transport stops operating within it. These are served by a mix of buses, with 8 individual routes in total. Together, these routes facilitate 2,059 weekly passenger trips.

Residents' access to transport is rated as excellent, with an average distance of 184 meters to the nearest stop. Daily service frequency across all routes averages 294 trips, 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 across Hampton Park - East. Prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average for older and at-risk cohorts. Private health cover rate is extremely low at approximately 46% of the total population (~6,306 people), compared to 49.1% in Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 7.4% and 6.1% of residents respectively. 75.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 76.4% in Greater Melbourne. Hampton Park - East has 11.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,582 people), higher than the 9.6% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors present some 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. Christianity is the predominant religion, with 41.3%. Islam's representation is notably higher at 20.5%, compared to Greater Melbourne's average of 11.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are Other (35.6%), English (12.7%), and Australian (12.2%). Notably, Sri Lankan (2.7% vs regional 2.2%), Samoan (2.6% vs 1.3%), and Serbian (1.3% vs 0.5%) groups are overrepresented in Hampton Park - East compared to the region.

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%). Post-2021 Census data shows that the age group 65-74 has increased from 5.9% to 7.9%, while the age group 45-54 has declined from 12.4% to 10.8%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Hampton Park - East's age profile will change significantly. The 65-74 cohort is projected to grow by 57%, adding 609 residents to reach a total of 1,688. Residents aged 65 and older are expected to represent 60% of the population growth. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the age groups 25-34 and 35-44.