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

As of November 2025, Hampton Park - West's population is approximately 13,905. This figure represents a rise of 537 individuals, a 4.0% increase from the 2021 Census which reported a population of 13,368. The change is inferred from an estimated resident population of 13,770 as of June 2024 and the addition of 117 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 2,715 persons per square kilometer, placing Hampton Park - West in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth for the area.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 utilises VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023, adjusted employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, Hampton Park - West is expected to grow by 1,663 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of approximately 11.0% over the 17-year period, just below the median growth rate for statistical areas across the nation.

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 granted approximately 38 residential properties approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 190 homes have been approved, with an additional 4 approved so far in FY26. The population has declined recently, suggesting that new supply has likely kept pace with demand, providing good options for buyers.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $268,000, below regional norms, indicating more affordable housing choices. This financial year has seen $329,000 in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Hampton Park - West has significantly less development activity, 82.0% below the regional average per person, which typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Nationally, this is also below average, suggesting maturity and possible planning constraints. Recent construction comprises 43.0% detached houses and 57.0% attached dwellings, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This shift from the area's existing housing (currently 92.0% houses) indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles and demand for diverse, affordable housing options. With around 606 people per approval, Hampton Park - West shows a mature, established area.

By 2041, it is projected to grow by 1,526 residents (latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Current development appears well-matched to future needs, supporting steady market conditions without extreme price pressure.

Hampton Park - West has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 39thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects likely to affect the area. Notable projects include Hampton Park Food Market Redevelopment, Hampton Park Central Development Plan and Community Precinct Master Plan, Lynbrook and Lyndhurst Ongoing Residential Development, and Narre Warren South (Part A) Development Plan. The following list details those most 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 strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate is 9.6%, having grown by an estimated 3.5% over the past year.

As of September 2025, 6,488 residents are employed while the unemployment rate stands at 5.0%, which is 0.3 percentage points higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation in Hampton Park - West is lower at 58.1% compared to Greater Melbourne's 64.1%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include manufacturing, health care & social assistance, and construction. Manufacturing particularly stands out with an employment share of 2.3 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented at 4.1%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 3.5% while labour force grew by 4.5%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a smaller increase in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data up to 25-Nov-25 shows Victoria's employment grew by 1.13% year-on-year, adding 41,950 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national 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 employment should increase by 5.7% over five years and 12.5% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The median taxpayer income in Hampton Park - West SA2 was $46,740 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2022. The average income was $49,728. This is below the national average of $54,892 and $73,761 in Greater Melbourne. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.16% since financial year 2022, estimated median and average incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $52,424 and $55,775 respectively. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Hampton Park - West ranked modestly between the 20th and 33rd percentiles. The earnings profile showed that 35.5% of locals (4,936 people) fell into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, similar to the metropolitan region where 32.8% occupied this range. Housing affordability pressures were 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Hampton Park - West, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 92.5% houses and 7.5% other dwellings. In comparison, Melbourne metro had 91.5% houses and 8.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hampton Park - West was 24.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.6% and rented ones at 30.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,550, below Melbourne metro's average of $1,950. Median weekly rent in Hampton Park - West 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, while 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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 22.2%, with lone person households at 18.9% and group households making up 3.5%. The median household size is 3.0 people, 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's university qualification rate is 19.6%, significantly lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 32.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them - 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.

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, collectively facilitating 2060 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents being an average of 203 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 294 daily trips across all routes, equating 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-than-average health outcomes with a lower prevalence of common health conditions among its general population compared to national averages. However, it has a higher prevalence among older, at-risk cohorts. The rate of private health cover is extremely low, at approximately 46% of the total population (around 6,410 people), compared to 49.1% across Greater Melbourne and the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and diabetes, affecting 6.9 and 6.6% of residents respectively. About 74.0% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 76.4% in Greater Melbourne. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, with 13.5% (around 1,873 people), compared to 9.6% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those in 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 population speaking a language other than English at home and 56.3% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Hampton Park - West, accounting for 42.9% of people. 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 ancestry is overrepresented at 2.6%, Sri Lankan is proportionally similar at 2.2%, while Serbian ancestry is significantly higher than the regional average at 1.6%.

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

Hampton Park - West's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Hampton Park - West has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (14.2%) but fewer residents aged 35-44 (14.1%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 65-74 has increased from 7.5% to 8.4%, while the 55-64 age group has decreased from 11.7% to 10.7%. By 2041, forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Hampton Park - West, with the 65-74 age cohort projected to grow by 40%, adding 470 residents to reach a total of 1,641. Residents aged 65 and above will contribute to 61% of population growth, highlighting aging demographic trends. Conversely, populations in the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are projected to decline.