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VIC · Bayside (Vic.) Council

Hampton (Vic.), VIC, 3188

Current weather

13.6°CRain showers

78% humidity · 27.7 km/h wind · 16.1° / 11.4° today · 6.4 mm rain

Desirability index

98.2/100

#5 among Country & regional suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Hampton (Vic.) is a mid-sized suburb in the Bayside (Vic.) area, home to around 13,518 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 696 offences in 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-20%), roughly 51.5 offences per 1,000 residents, 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 57 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
13,518
Median age
45
Median household income / week
$2,682
Dwelling vacancy
8.9%
Unoccupied private dwellings
486 of 5,454
Median monthly mortgage
$3,000
Employment rate
62%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
270 / 1,129 / 704

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
696
Against the person
85
Against property
494
Rate per 1,000 residents
51.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 159 residents
State safety percentile
48.8th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-19.5%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage70
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft54
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle112
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store70
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order63

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Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
3
Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
1,142
  • Hampton Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St Mary's SchoolPrimary
  • Tombolo AcademySpecial

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Public transport

77 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Connex
  • Hampton Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Hampton Railway Station
  • Hampton Station
  • Hampton Station

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Roadworks & transport

57 active roadworks / incidents

  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 04/01/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HAMPTON STREET, ALICIA STREET03 Jan 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/03/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.CRISP STREET, HAMPTON STREET17 Mar 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/03/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.LITTLEWOOD STREET, HAMPTON STREET17 Mar 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/03/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.SOUTH ROAD, HAMPTON STREET17 Mar 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/03/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HAMPTON STREET, ALICIA STREET17 Mar 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/03/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.SERVICE STREET, DEAKIN STREET N17 Mar 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/03/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.GILLIES STREET, SERVICE STREET17 Mar 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/03/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.BEACH ROAD, HAMPTON STREET17 Mar 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/03/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.GRENVILLE STREET, HAMPTON STREET17 Mar 2026 – 30 Jul 2026
  • Maintenance Works activities occurring between 18/03/2026 and 31/07/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.MILLS STREET, HAMPTON STREET17 Mar 2026 – 30 Jul 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

142 planning-related records

2021· 65 proposals

  • October 2021

  • 1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds - DDO Commercial 1 Zone: Alteration and addition to existing building and construction of two additional dwellings; Design and Development Overlay: Construction of building and works; Heritage Overlay: Alteration and addition to existing building including partial demolition; and Clause 52.06 Car Parking: Reduction in car parking requirements
    399 HAMPTON STREET HAMPTON 3188Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2021

  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    12 SMITH STREET HAMPTON 3188Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Residential Building - Alts & Adds Construction of two (2) roof decks above the third storey in the Design and Development Overlay – Schedule 12 (DDO12) and the General Residential Zone – Schedule 2 (GRZ2)
    201/43 WILLIS STREET HAMPTON 3188Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision (VicSmart)
    18 CONIFER STREET HAMPTON 3188Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds - DDO Buildings and works to a dwelling comprising addition of a third storey ‘attic’ and associated roof deck
    48 BEACH ROAD HAMPTON 3188Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • 1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds - Heritage Partial demolition and buildings and works to an existing dwelling in a Heritage Overlay
    14 LAGNICOURT STREET HAMPTON 3188NOD issued by a delegate
  • Easement Removal or Variance Removal of Drainage Easement E-4
    39 THORBURN STREET HAMPTON 3188Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds on Lot < 500m2 Construction of one dwelling on a lot
    2A ORLANDO STREET HAMPTON 3188NOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision (VicSmart)
    71 ORLANDO STREET HAMPTON 3188Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds - Heritage Partial demolition and external additions and alterations to a dwelling in a Heritage Overlay and Special Building Overlay
    41 IMBROS STREET HAMPTON 3188Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Fence on a Lot < 500m2 Extension to a dwelling and construction of a front fence
    1/35 PRINCE STREET HAMPTON 3188Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Mnr Sprts&Rec Fac-Alts&Adds to Bld & Use Use of premises as a restricted recreation facility (pilates studio) and car parking to Council's satisfaction
    249U HAMPTON STREET HAMPTON 3188Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Liquor Licence - New & Alts Increased patronage and increased trading hours, and waiving of car parking for the existing restaurant
    382-384 HAMPTON STREET HAMPTON 3188NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • 2 New Dwellings Construction of two dwellings on a lot
    131 LINACRE ROAD HAMPTON 3188Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    133 LINACRE ROAD HAMPTON 3188Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Fence on a lot > 500 m2 To carry out buildings and works (to erect a front fence)
    1/46 FEWSTER ROAD HAMPTON 3188Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Liquor Licence - New & Alts Sale and consumption of liquor (General Licence)
    427A HAMPTON STREET HAMPTON 3188Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    21 RAYNES PARK ROAD HAMPTON 3188Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Garage on a Lot < 500m2 Garage on a Lot < 500m2
    471 HAMPTON STREET HAMPTON 3188Withdrawn
  • Residential Bldg - New Use & Building The use and development of a mixed use (multi-dwellings and shops) five (5) storey building in a Business 1 Zone; the use and development of food and drink premises in a Residential 1 zone; the development of multi-dwellings in a Residential 1 Zone; associated car parking dispensation; a variation of the loading bay requirements; and altered access to a road in a Road Zone Category 1
    6/427-455 HAMPTON STREET HAMPTON 3188Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 2 New Dwellings Construction of two, double storey dwellings
    53 TEDDINGTON ROAD HAMPTON 3188Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alts&Adds to Bld in HO(Other than Dwell) Buildings and works to construct or display a sign in a Heritage Overlay
    315 Hampton StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Minor Sports & Rec Fac - New Bld & Use Buildings and works in associated with an existing restricted recreation facility (Bowls Club) in a Design and Development Overlay Schedule 1
    21-27 HOLYROOD STREET HAMPTON 3188Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Removal of Vegetation
    459 Bluff RoadNo permit required
  • Removal of Vegetation
    459 Bluff RoadNo permit required
  • 1 Dwelling - New - SBO Construct and carry out works in a Special Building Overlay
    7 Poole AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • 1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds - SBO To construct a double storey dwelling in a Special Building Overlay (SBO)
    4 May StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Three (3) Lot Subdivision
    29 Highett RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Liquor Licence - New & Alts Partial demolition and buildings and works in a Heritage Overlay (HO748), reduction of car parking requirements and waiving of the loading bay requirement associated with a tavern and the serving and consumption of liquor on site
    261 HAMPTON STREET HAMPTON 3188NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision (VicSmart)
    168 Thomas StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Dwelling(s) Other - New Building & Use Development of a two-storey dwelling and alterations to the existing residence
    54 BEACH ROAD HAMPTON 3188NOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    12 Smith StreetLapsed

  • May 2021

  • 2 New Dwellings Construction of two dwellings on a lot
    20 ALICIA STREET HAMPTON 3188NOD issued by a delegate
  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision (VicSmart)
    42 Teddington RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of Land (1 to 9 Lots) Two (2) Lot Subdivision (VicSmart)
    2A Gillies StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision that Realigns Boundaries Two (2) Lot Subdivision (boundary realignment) (VicSmart)
    1-3 Beach RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Vary/Remove Easements&Other Restrictions Removal of Easement E-1 on LP13059 affecting vol.5834 fol.617
    51 Thomas StreetRefusal issued by a delegate
  • 3 New Dwellings The construction of three (3) dwellings on a lot
    18 Ocean StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Vary/Remove Easements&Other Restrictions Remove the Reserve Status from Lot 1 on TP957954L
    67E EARLSFIELD ROAD HAMPTON 3188Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • 1 Dwelling - Alts & Adds - SBO Buildings and Works in a Special Building Overlay
    6 Grenville StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 77 proposals

77 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

115 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • BWSAlcohol
  • Kingston Wine CellarAlcohol

    77 Ludstone Street, Hampton

  • LiquorlandAlcohol
  • Wingara Finest DropAlcohol

    249 Hampton Street

  • Bbq
  • Bayside City CouncilBench
  • Bench (27)
  • GiantBicycle

    475 Hampton Street

  • Hampton BicyclesBicycle

    353 Hampton Street

  • TCRBicycle

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

8 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Alexander ParkPark
  • Castlefield ReservePark
  • Gipsy Village ParkPark
  • Hampton High ReservePark
  • Holyrood Street ReservePark
  • Sandringham Beach Park ReservePark
  • Thomas Street South ReservePark
  • Triangle GardensPark

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Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
13
Emergency department
On site
  • Amanda Lawrence OrthodonticsThomas Streetdentist
  • Bodywise HealthHampton Streetphysiotherapist
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • Hampton Dental CentreHampton Streetdentist
  • Hampton Dental SurgerySmall Streetdentist
  • Hampton Eyecare OptometristsHampton Streetoptometrist
  • Linacre Private HospitalLinacre Roadhospital
  • Myhealth HamptonService Streetdoctor
  • Siana DentalHampton Streetdentist
  • South Road DermatologySouth Roadclinic

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Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Childcare

3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Boutique BubsBluff Roadchildcare
  • Holy Trinity KindergartenThomas Streetkindergarten
  • Only About Children HamptonBluff Roadchildcare

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
11
Parks (OSM)
9

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
98.2/100
Cohort rank
#5 among Country & regional suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Boutique BubschildcareBluff Roadchildcare
  • Holy Trinity KindergartenchildcareThomas Streetkindergarten
  • Only About Children HamptonchildcareBluff Roadchildcare
  • Amanda Lawrence OrthodonticshealthThomas Streetdentist
  • Bodywise HealthhealthHampton Streetphysiotherapist
  • Chemist Warehousehealthpharmacy
  • Hampton Dental CentrehealthHampton Streetdentist
  • Hampton Dental SurgeryhealthSmall Streetdentist
  • Hampton Eyecare OptometristshealthHampton Streetoptometrist
  • Linacre Private HospitalhealthLinacre Roadhospital

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