Median house price
$1.54M
+11% change
VIC · Bayside Council
Hampton East, 3188
Est. population · Jun 2025
5,239
Growth (1 yr)
+2.0%
Growth (5 yr)
+2.9%
Median age
40
Median income
$1,953/wk
Employment rate
61.3%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$1,538,000
Languages at home
23.7%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Greek, Spanish
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
- High desirability
Suburb profile
In Bayside Council, Hampton East is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Many residents were born overseas or speak a language other than English at home.
Education outcomes and school provision stand out relative to comparable suburbs. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, with buses linking the suburb to surrounding areas.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Local crime has been trending higher of late.
Desirability lands around average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities weighing on the result versus similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment, plus growth momentum holding up better.
At a glance
Hampton East snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$788/wk
Population (ERP)
5,239
+2.0% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
11.5%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#19
among Metro Melbourne · Emerging
Safety
74th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
87th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
84th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 48.4/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 40% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 2376th in Australia
- State rank
- 501st in VIC
- Peer rank
- #19 among Metro Melbourne · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #309 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 93%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025 (council median))
- $787.5
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $1,538,000
- Median price change
- +11%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 (council median) · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
5,239(June 2025)
+2.0% annual · +2.9% over 5 years · 87th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +2.0%
- 5-year growth
- +2.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +102
- Change in 5 years
- +147
- Growth rank in VIC
- 87th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~5,450), extrapolated at +0.7% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 5,069
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,953
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 268 of 2,323
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Employment rate
- 61.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,168 / 453 / 424
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 490
- Against the person
- 69
- Against property
- 282
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 93.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 73 residents
- State safety percentile
- 73.8th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +17.5%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage38
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle93
- B45 Receiving Or Handling Stolen Goods26
- B49 Other Theft39
- C32 Drug Possession31
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 8
- Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
- 1,098
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 84th
School list
- Hampton East SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1058 · 71th percentile · LBOTE 26% · 111 students · Top SEA quarter 28% · 0.1 km awayView on My School →
- Tombolo AcademySpecial · Independent · ICSEA 1119 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 38 students · Top SEA quarter 53% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Avenues EducationSpecial · Government · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- St Agnes' SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1098 · 84th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 164 students · Top SEA quarter 38% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Moorabbin Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1108 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 545 students · Top SEA quarter 45% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 1093 · 82th percentile · LBOTE 13% · 732 students · Top SEA quarter 32% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1120 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 32% · 393 students · Top SEA quarter 47% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- St Catherine's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1083 · 80th percentile · LBOTE 15% · 85 students · Top SEA quarter 32% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
21 public transport stops in this suburb
- Besant St/Spring Rd
- Dane Rd/Spring Rd
- Dane Rd/Spring Rd
- Warland Rd/Carrington St
- Warland Rd/Carrington St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
64 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 2 pharmacies · 2 fast food · 4 playgrounds · 1 sports centres · 1 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Great for outdoor family life — 4 parks mapped in suburb, 4 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 21 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 9 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 51/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.59
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.79
Food & drink(3)
- City Hall Fish ShopFast food
876 Nepean Hwy Service Road
- SubwayFast food
- Fat Girl Thai KithcenRestaurant
922-924 Nepean Highway
Shopping(2)
No named venues listed.
Community(1)
- Hampton East SchoolSchool
1B Dane Road
Health & services(5)
- Medical One - MoorabbinMedical clinic
844 Nepean Highway
- Nepean Family Medical CentreMedical clinic
320 South Road, Hampton East
- Barts TerryWhite ChemmartPharmacy
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
854-860 Nepean Highway
- Moorabbin Veterinary HospitalVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(13)
- Real50+Gym
Unit 1 354 South Road, Hampton East
- Curley Rourke ReservePark
- GL Basterfield ParkPark
- Spring Road ParkPark
- Wishart ReservePark
- Playground (3)
- Wishart Street PlaygroundPlayground
- Sports centre
- A. W. Oliver ReserveSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
Transport(16)
16 bus stops
Other(9)
- Melbourne Artists' SuppliesArt
916 Nepean Highway, Hampton East
- Commonwealth BankBank
- Bench (3)
- Bayside Bike HubBicycle
- Bicycle Parking
- Parking (15)
- Picnic Table (2)
- Public toilets
- Aveo Freedom Concierge BaysideSocial Facility
562 Bluff Road
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Curley Rourke ReservePark
- GL Basterfield ParkPark
- Spring Road ParkPark
- Wishart ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 4
- Nearest hospital
- Holmesglen Private Hospital (1.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Barts TerryWhite ChemmartPharmacy
- Chemist WarehouseNepean HighwayPharmacy
- Medical One - MoorabbinNepean HighwayDoctor
- Nepean Family Medical CentreSouth RoadDoctor
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 121
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 23.1
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 155 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 203 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 207 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
48 planning-related records
2021· 23 proposals
September 2021
- 1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds on Lot < 500m2 Extension to one dwelling on a lot less than 500 square metres26 BURT CRESCENT HAMPTON EAST 3188Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision59 WICKHAM ROAD HAMPTON EAST 3188Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 New Dwellings Construction of two dwellings and a front fence exceeding 1.2 metres in height on a lot2 ROYDON STREET HAMPTON EAST 3188Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- Mnr Sprts&Rec Fac-Alts&Adds to Bld Only Use of land as a medical centre and restricted recreation facility854 NEPEAN HIGHWAY HAMPTON EAST 3188Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 3 New Dwellings Construction of three dwellings and a front fence exceeding 1.2 metres in height of a lot34 HEATH CRESCENT HAMPTON EAST 3188Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Three (3) Lot Subdivision20 KING STREET HAMPTON EAST 3188Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 4 New Dwellings Construction of four (4), three storey dwellings in an Activity Centre Zone Schedule 1 (ACZ1)9 EXLEY ROAD HAMPTON EAST 3188NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
July 2021
- Office - Alts/Adds to Building Only Construction of a three storey dwelling, alterations to an existing ground floor commercial building7 KEITH STREET HAMPTON EAST 3188Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of Vegetation Removal of Vegetation18 Leonard StreetNo permit required
- 1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds on Lot < 500m21/119 WICKHAM ROAD HAMPTON EAST 3188Withdrawn
June 2021
- 1 Additional Dwelling on a Lot and Office - Alts/Adds to Building Only Construct and carry out works to allow for the construction of a dwelling in a Commercial 1 Zone, Design and Development Overlay Schedule 13 and Special Building Overlay5 Keith StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 3 New Dwellings Construction of three dwellings7 EXLEY ROAD HAMPTON EAST 3188NOD issued by a delegate
March 2021
- 2 New Dwellings Use and development of the site for the purpose of single storey dwelling at the rear of an existing dwelling2A Leith CrescentWithdrawn
- Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Three (3) Lot Subdivision42 Charming StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 5 New Dwellings and Reduction/Waiver of Car Park Requirement Five new additional dwellings on a lot, reduction of carparking requirements and a front fence greater than 1.2 metres1/22 Kinross StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2021
- Subdivision of Land (19 or more lots) Twelve (12) Lot Subdivision1/22 Kinross StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision (VicSmart)19B Warland RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Advertising Signs & Dwelling(s) Other - Alts/Adds, Bld Only Advertising Signs & Dwelling(s) Other - Alts/Adds, Bld Only1 Reynolds StreetLapsed
- 2 New Dwellings Construction of two dwellings on a lot14 Saltair StreetNOD issued by a delegate
- Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision5 Stonehaven CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision (VicSmart)15 Wickham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 New Dwellings Construction of two dwellings on a lot16 BURT CRESCENT HAMPTON EAST 3188NOD issued by a delegate
- 6- 10 New Dwellings Construction of a three (3) storey building, comprising eight (8) dwellings, basement car parking and a front fence exceeding 1.5 metres9 BARTLETT STREET HAMPTON EAST 3188NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
2020· 17 proposals
December 2020
- 26 or More Dwellings Construction of a multi storey residential development1 REYNOLDS STREET HAMPTON EAST 3188Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision (VicSmart)3A Kelly AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
November 2020
- Construction of 5 Townhouses with basement parking Construction of five dwellings and a front fence exceeding a height of 1.5m on a lot49 CHARMING STREET HAMPTON EAST 3188Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
- 1 Additional Dwelling on a Lot and Office - Alts/Adds to Building Only Construct and carry out works to allow for the construction of a dwelling in a Commercial 1 Zone, Design and Development Overlay Schedule 13 and Special Building Overlay5 Keith StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 New Dwellings Construction of two dwellings on a lot and a front fence that exceeds 1.2 metres in height81 WICKHAM ROAD HAMPTON EAST 3188NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
October 2020
- Minor Sports & Rec Fac - New Bld & Use Construction of a new sporting pavilion and rainwater tank in a Special Building Overlay associated with the use of the land as an Open Sports Ground2 Little AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision316 South RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision (VicSmart)28 Daff AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 1 Additional Dwelling on a Lot Construction of a double storey dwelling to the rear of an existing dwelling57 Spring RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 5 New Dwellings and Restaurant - New Building & Use Construction of a three-storey building comprising a shop and five (5) dwellings in a Design and Development Overlay and a Special Building Overlay and a reduction of car parking spaces1 Keith StreetNOD issued by the Resp. Authority
September 2020
- Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Eight (8) Lot Subdivision16 Katoomba StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 2 New Dwellings Construction of two double-storey dwellings and a front fence exceeding 1.2 metres in height on a lot35 Apex AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
- Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision110 Wickham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 3 New Dwellings Construction of three dwellings and a front fence exceeding 1.2 metres in height of a lot34 Heath CrescentNOD issued by the Resp. Authority
- Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision (VicSmart)14 Besant StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
- Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision (VicSmart)12 Cooke AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2020
- Minor Sports & Rec Fac - New Bld & Use Construction of a new sporting pavilion and rainwater tank in a Special Building Overlay associated with the use of the land as an Open Sports Ground2 Little AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Goldstein
- Member of Parliament
- Tim WILSON (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 126,139
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -0.3 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.0%Labor 46.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.0 km away).
Coalition 45.3%Labor 54.7%
8.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +54.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Moorabbin WestLabor 59.2% · Coalition 40.8% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- HighettLabor 58.5% · Coalition 41.5% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- Hampton NorthLabor 48.8% · Coalition 51.2% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- Highett WestLabor 50.0% · Coalition 50.0% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- Moorabbin SouthLabor 54.9% · Coalition 45.1% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Bayside Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.