Hampton

VIC 3188 • Greater Melbourne

13,518
Population (2021)
$56,160
Median Income
4.29 kmΒ²
Area
22m
Elevation
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About Hampton

Hampton is a prestigious bayside suburb of 13,500 residents on Port Phillip Bay, 14 kilometres southeast of Melbourne's CBD. The suburb features beach access, heritage homes, and tree-lined streets in the City of Bayside. The Sandringham line provides direct rail access.

Beach lifestyle defines Hamptonβ€”the swimming, sailing, and foreshore create genuine coastal character. The community is affluent and family-focused, with excellent schools nearby. Hampton attracts families and professionals seeking bayside prestige with beach access and suburban tranquility.

Hampton falls under postcode 3188 and is governed by Bayside Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Brighton (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
3188
Urban Area
Bayside
LGA
Federal Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.94Β°, 145.01Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
4.29 kmΒ²
Elevation
22m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Bluff Road Hampton 3188 VIC
  • Woolworths
    355-363 Hampton Street Hampton 3188 VIC

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$500
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$3,000
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
45 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
13,391
Census 2021
13,518
0.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$44,980
Income 2021
$56,160
24.9% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 9,417
Born Overseas 3,670

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 995
  • 2. New Zealand 246
  • 3. China 201
  • 4. South Africa 143
  • 5. United States 143
  • 6. Scotland 111
  • 7. Italy 109
  • 8. Ireland 108
  • 9. Germany 93
  • 10. Greece 85
  • 11. India 83
  • 12. Poland 59
  • 13. Singapore 57
  • 14. Canada 50
  • 15. Netherlands 47

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,508
Australian 4,016
Irish 1,825
Scottish 1,640
Italian 849
German 595
Greek 496
Chinese 489
Dutch 246
Polish 203

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

6,179
Both parents born in Australia
4,659
Both parents born overseas
2,162
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.8%
Christianity
43.8%
Judaism
1.1%
Buddhism
1.0%
Islam
0.7%
Hinduism
0.6%
Sikhism
0.1%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
551 (4.1%)
5-14 years
1,789 (13.2%)
15-19 years
1,006 (7.4%)
20-24 years
771 (5.7%)
25-34 years
1,060 (7.8%)
35-44 years
1,531 (11.3%)
45-54 years
2,262 (16.7%)
55-64 years
2,054 (15.2%)
65-74 years
1,410 (10.4%)
75-84 years
812 (6.0%)
85+ years
272 (2.0%)

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