Little Hampton
VIC 3458 • Victoria
About Little Hampton
Little Hampton is a small rural locality in Victoria's Macedon Ranges, falling within the Macedon Ranges Shire Council area approximately 87 kilometres north-west of Melbourne CBD. With a 2021 Census population of 74 residents across just over 11 square kilometres, the locality is nestled in the elevated terrain near Trentham — one of the region's charming spa country towns — at around 700 metres above sea level in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range. The median individual income is approximately 1,281, consistent with the mix of agricultural, creative, and commuter households found across the Macedon Ranges hinterland.
The surrounding Macedon Ranges region is celebrated for its cool-climate wineries, mineral springs, boutique farms, galleries, and forest walks, with Trentham the nearest township offering cafes, a pub, and local shops. Daylesford and Woodend are each within about 20 minutes' drive, extending access to the celebrated Hepburn Spa Country experience and the Calder Freeway corridor. Little Hampton suits those seeking a peaceful, nature-connected lifestyle — surrounded by State Forest — with reasonable proximity to Melbourne and the region's growing food and arts scene.
Little Hampton falls under postcode 3458 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Macedon (Northern Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- No regular bus service to Little Hampton — Trentham / Daylesford area Car required
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Via Calder Freeway from Woodend; no direct bus to Melbourne; car essential
Little Hampton has no local shops; residents drive to Trentham or Daylesford for all daily errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bridge Street