Hampton Park - West

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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Hampton Park - West's population is around 14,134 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 766 people (5.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,368 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,768 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 131 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2,760 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 66.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch is utilising 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 from these aggregations are also applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas across the nation is expected, with the area expected to grow by 1,663 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 9.2% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Hampton Park - West, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Hampton Park - West has recorded around 38 residential properties granted approval each year, with 190 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 5 so far in FY-26. With population declining over recent years, new supply has likely been keeping up with demand, offering good choice to buyers, while new properties are constructed at an average value of $268,000—below regional norms—reflecting more affordable housing options for purchasers. There have also been $329,000 in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating the area's residential nature.

Relative to Greater Melbourne, Hampton Park - West has significantly less development activity (82.0% below regional average per person). This scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. Recent construction comprises 43.0% detached houses and 57.0% attached dwellings. This skew toward compact living offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing (currently 92.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. At around 606 people per approval, Hampton Park - West shows a mature, established area.

Looking ahead, Hampton Park - West is expected to grow by 1,297 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Hampton Park - West has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 32ndth percentile nationally

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 16 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Hampton Park Food Market Redevelopment, Hampton Park Central Development Plan and Community Precinct Master Plan, Lynbrook and Lyndhurst Ongoing Residential Development, and the Narre Warren South (Part A) Development Plan, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Hampton Park - West faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Hampton Park - West features a skilled workforce, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly represented, an unemployment rate of 10.0%, and 2.9% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 6,525 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 5.2% above Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation lags significantly (65.9% compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.3%). Based on Census responses, a low 12.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The dominant employment sectors among residents include manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and construction. The area shows particularly strong specialization in manufacturing, with an employment share of 2.3 times the regional level. On the other hand, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 4.1% of Hampton Park - West's workforce compared to 10.1% in Greater Melbourne. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, the 12-month period saw employment increasing by 2.9% alongside the labour force increasing by 4.4%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 2.4% and labour force growth of 2.8%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Hampton Park - West. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Hampton Park - West's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.5% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

The Hampton Park - West SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $49,290 and an average of $52,340 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. This is below the national average, contrasting with Greater Melbourne's median income of $57,688 and average income of $75,164. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.25% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $53,356 (median) and $56,658 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Hampton Park - West, between the 20th and 33rd percentiles. The earnings profile shows the predominant cohort spans 35.5% of locals (5,017 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, reflecting patterns seen in the metropolitan region where 32.8% similarly occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 30th percentile.

Hampton Park - West is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure within Hampton Park - West, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 92.5% houses and 7.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Melbourne metro's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Hampton Park - West lagged that of Melbourne metro, at 24.6%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (44.6%) or rented (30.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well below the Melbourne metro average at $1,550, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $350, compared to Melbourne metro's $2,000 and $390. Nationally, Hampton Park - West's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are less than the national figure of $375.

Hampton Park - West features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 77.8% of all households, comprising 42.4% couples with children, 18.8% couples without children, and 14.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 22.2%, with lone person households at 18.9% and group households comprising 3.5% of the total. The median household size of 3.0 people is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

Hampton Park - West faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (19.6%) substantially below the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 13.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 32.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (20.9%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.1% in primary education, 9.2% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 55 active transport stops operating within Hampton Park - West, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 8 individual routes, collectively providing 1,256 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 203 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 89%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. A relatively low 12.8% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 179 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 22 weekly trips per individual stop.

Hampton Park - West's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data indicates relatively positive outcomes for Hampton Park - West residents, with AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions showing results broadly in line with national benchmarks. The prevalence of common health conditions is quite low among the general population, though higher than the national average across older, at-risk cohorts. The rate of private health cover is extremely low at approximately 46% of the total population (~6,473 people), compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and diabetes, impacting 6.9% and 6.6% of residents, respectively, while 74.0% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 72.6% across Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 14.2% of residents aged 65 and over (2,011 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

Hampton Park - West 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 - West is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 57.4% of the population speaking a language other than English at home and 56.3% born overseas. The main religion in Hampton Park - West is Christianity, which makes up 42.9% of the people. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Islam, which comprises 18.8% of the population, substantially higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 5.6%.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Hampton Park - West are Other, comprising 34.3% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 14.6%, English, comprising 13.4% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 20.1%, and Australian, comprising 12.1% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 18.4%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Samoan is notably overrepresented at 2.6% of Hampton Park - West (vs 0.3% regionally), Sri Lankan at 2.2% (vs 0.8%) and Serbian at 1.6% (vs 0.4%).

Hampton Park - West hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

At 34 years, Hampton Park - West's median age is somewhat lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and similarly considerably younger than Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Melbourne, Hampton Park - West has a higher concentration of 15 - 24 residents (14.2%) but fewer 35 - 44 year-olds (13.9%). Since the 2021 Census, the 65 to 74 age group has grown from 7.5% to 8.8% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 3.2% to 4.3%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 11.7% to 10.7%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Hampton Park - West. The 65 to 74 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 31%, adding 390 residents to reach 1,641. Senior residents (65+) will drive 60% of population growth, underscoring demographic aging trends. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 cohorts.