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

Hampton Park - West's population is 14,121 as of November 2025. This shows an increase of 753 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 13,368. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 13,768 in June 2024 and 117 new addresses validated since the Census date. This results in a population density of 2,758 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessment. Overseas migration contributed approximately 66.9% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses 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 via weighted aggregation to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group are applied across all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on projected demographic shifts, the area is expected to grow by 1,663 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 9.3% over those 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 approximately 38 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years from FY21 to FY25, around 190 homes were approved, with an additional 5 approved so far in FY26. The population has been declining recently, suggesting that new supply has likely kept pace with demand, offering buyers good choice while providing more affordable housing options with average construction values at $268,000.

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. Recent construction comprises 43.0% detached houses and 57.0% attached dwellings, indicating a shift from the area's current housing composition of 92.0% houses. This change reflects decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring more diverse, affordable housing options. With around 606 people per approval, Hampton Park - West shows signs of being a mature, established area. By 2041, the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate projects an increase of 1,310 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Looking ahead, Hampton Park - West is expected to grow by 1,310 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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects potentially affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Hampton Park Food Market Redevelopment, Hampton Park Central Development Plan and Community Precinct Master Plan, Lynbrook and Lyndhurst Ongoing Residential Development, Narre Warren South (Part A) Development Plan. 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 strong representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate was 9.6% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 3.5% over the past year. There are 6,488 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 5.0%, which is higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.7%.

Workforce participation in Hampton Park - West lags at 65.5%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 71.0%. Only 12.8% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Dominant employment sectors 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 are under-represented at 4.1%, compared to Greater Melbourne's 10.1%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities. In the 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 3.5% while labour force grew by 4.5%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne experienced employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. 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, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.

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

The Hampton Park - West SA2 has a median taxpayer income of $49,290 and an average income of $52,340 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. 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 financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $53,356 (median) and $56,658 (average) as of September 2025. From the Census conducted in August 2021, household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Hampton Park - West, between the 20th and 33rd percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 35.5% of locals (5,012 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, which is similar to the metropolitan region where 32.8% occupy this range. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Hampton Park - West, with only 81.7% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 30th percentile.

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

Hampton Park - West's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.5% houses and 7.5% other dwellings. This compares to Melbourne metro's figures of 67.9% houses and 32.1% 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 $2,000. Median weekly rent in Hampton Park - West was $350, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Hampton Park - West's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,550 than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less at $350 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 constitute 77.8% of all households, including 42.4% that are couples with children, 18.8% that are couples without children, and 14.9% that are 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, 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'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 prevalent, with 32.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (20.9%). Educational participation is high, with 32.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 11.1% in primary, 9.2% in secondary, and 4.9% in tertiary education.

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

Hampton Park - West has 55 active public transport stops, served by eight routes offering 1,256 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated good, with residents located an average of 203 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily, with car being the primary mode at 89%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 12.8% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 179 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 22 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Hampton Park - West residents have relatively positive health outcomes, according to AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and health conditions. The prevalence of common health conditions is quite low among the general population but higher than the national average for older, at-risk cohorts. Only approximately 46% (~6,467 people) of the total population has private health cover, compared to Greater Melbourne's 56.7% and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma (6.9%) and diabetes (6.6%). Around 74.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Melbourne's 72.6%. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. The area has 13.5% (1,902 people) of residents aged 65 and over, which is lower than Greater Melbourne's 14.9%. While health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, they rank lower nationally than those for 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 population where 57.4% speak a language other than English at home, with 56.3% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion at 42.9%. Islam's representation stands at 18.8%, significantly higher than Greater Melbourne's average of 5.6%.

In ancestry, 'Other' leads at 34.3%, substantially higher than the regional average of 14.6%. English follows at 13.4%, notably lower than the region's 20.1%. Australian ancestry is also lower at 12.1% compared to the regional average of 18.4%. Notable overrepresentations include Samoan at 2.6% (vs 0.3%), 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

Hampton Park - West's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Melbourne's average of 37 years and Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Hampton Park - West has a higher percentage 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 to 74 has grown from 7.5% to 8.4%, while the population aged 55 to 64 has declined from 11.7% to 10.7%. By 2041, forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Hampton Park - West. The 65 to 74 age group is projected to grow by 38%, adding 452 residents and reaching a total of 1,641. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 64% of population growth. Conversely, populations aged 0 to 4 and 5 to 14 are projected to decline.