Hampton Park - West
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Hampton Park - West's population, as of Aug 2025, stands at approximately 13,804 people. This figure represents an increase from the 2021 Census count of 13,368 people, marking a rise of 436 individuals (a 3.3% increase). The population growth is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 13,771 as of June 2024 and an additional 83 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,696 persons per square kilometer, placing Hampton Park - West in the upper quartile relative to other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth in the area.

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 utilizes VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections released in 2023, adjusted through weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, Hampton Park - West is expected to experience a population increase close to the median of statistical areas nationwide by 2041. The area is projected to gain an additional 1,663 persons by this year, representing an overall increase of 11.8% over the 17-year period since Aug 2025.

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 approximately 38 residential properties granted approval each year. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis: 190 dwellings approved over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with two already recorded in FY26. Despite population decline in the area, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a well-balanced market with good buyer choice. New homes are being built at an average construction cost value of $392,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers.

This financial year has seen $329,000 in commercial approvals registered, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to residential. Measured against Greater Melbourne, Hampton Park - West records markedly lower building activity, at 82.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New development consists of 43.0% detached houses and 57.0% townhouses or apartments, a significant departure from the current housing pattern of 92.0% houses, suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With around 606 people per dwelling approval, Hampton Park - West reflects a highly mature market. Looking ahead, Hampton Park - West is expected to grow by 1,627 residents through to 2041. Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Looking ahead, Hampton Park - West is expected to grow by 1,627 residents through to 2041. Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects that may impact this region. Notable ones include Hampton Park Food Market Redevelopment, Horizon Estate, Hampton Park Central Development Plan and Community Precinct Master Plan, and Lynbrook and Lyndhurst Ongoing Residential Development. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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

Hampton Park - West has a skilled workforce with manufacturing and industrial sectors well-represented. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 9.5%, showing an estimated employment growth of 3.3% over the past year.

There are 6,561 residents in work while the unemployment rate is 4.9% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation lags at 58.1% compared to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. Leading employment industries include manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and construction. Manufacturing is particularly strong, with an employment share 2.3 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services employ only 4.1% of local workers, below Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. In the past year, employment increased by 3.3% while labour force grew by 4.4%, leading to a 1.0 percentage point rise in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Melbourne saw employment grow by 3.5%, labour force expand by 4.0%, and unemployment rise by 0.5 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.08% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. National forecasts project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hampton Park - West's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.7%% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

Hampton Park - West's median income among taxpayers was $46,740 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $49,728 during the same period. These figures are lower than Greater Melbourne's median and average incomes of $54,892 and $73,761 respectively. By March 2025, estimates suggest the median income would be approximately $51,465 and the average income around $54,756, accounting for a 10.11% growth in wages since financial year 2022. According to Census 2021 data, incomes in Hampton Park - West rank modestly, between the 20th and 34th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The largest income segment consists of 35.5% earning $1,500-$2,999 weekly, with 4,900 residents falling into this category. This is similar to the broader metropolitan region trend, where 32.8% earn within the same range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Hampton Park - West, with only 81.7% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 31st percentile.

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

Hampton Park - West's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.5% houses and 7.5% other dwellings. This compares to Melbourne metro's 91.5% houses and 8.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hampton Park - West stood at 24.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.6% and rented ones at 30.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,550, below Melbourne metro's average of $1,950. The median weekly rent figure was $350, compared to Melbourne metro's $386. Nationally, Hampton Park - West's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 77.8% of all households, including 42.4% couples with children, 18.8% couples without children, and 14.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 22.2%, with lone person households at 18.9% and group households comprising 3.5%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is smaller than the Greater Melbourne average of 3.2.

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 at 19.6%, significantly lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 13.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 32.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (20.9%).

Educational participation is 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. Hampton Park - West's four schools have a combined enrollment of 2,143 students. The educational mix in Hampton Park - West consists of two primary schools, one secondary school, and one K-12 school. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

Hampton Park - West has 55 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 8 different routes that collectively facilitate 2060 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents on average located 203 meters from their nearest stop.

Across all routes, buses operate at an average frequency of 294 trips per day, translating to approximately 37 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Hampton Park - West is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Hampton Park - West shows better health outcomes compared to national averages, with lower prevalence of common conditions among its general population. However, older and at-risk cohorts have a higher prevalence of these conditions compared to the nation's average. Only 46% of the total population (~6363 people) has private health cover, which is lower than Greater Melbourne's 49.1% and the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (6.9%) and diabetes (6.6%), with 74% of residents reporting no medical ailments. This compares to 76.4% in Greater Melbourne. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 13.5% (1859 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 9.6%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention 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 has a high level of cultural diversity, with 57.4% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 56.3% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Hampton Park - West, making up 42.9% of the population. However, Islam is significantly overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne's average, comprising 18.8% of Hampton Park - West's population.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are 'Other' at 34.3%, English at 13.4%, and Australian at 12.1%. Notably, Samoan, Sri Lankan, and Serbian ethnicities have higher representations in Hampton Park - West compared to regional averages: Samoan at 2.6% vs 1.3%, Sri Lankan at 2.2% vs 2.2%, and Serbian at 1.6% vs 0.5%.

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

At age 34 years, Hampton Park-West has a median age that is somewhat lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years, and considerably younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Hampton Park-West has a higher concentration of residents aged 15-24 (14.2%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (14.1%). Between the censuses of 2021 and 2026, the percentage of residents aged 65 to 74 increased from 7.5% to 8.4%, while those aged 55 to 64 decreased from 11.7% to 10.7%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Hampton Park-West. The 65 to 74 age group is projected to grow by 41%, adding 478 residents to reach a total of 1,641. Residents aged 65 and above will contribute to 59% of the population growth, reflecting demographic aging trends. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 5-14 age cohorts.