Hampton East
The 5,069 residents occupy 1.45 sq km at a density of 3,484.3 people per sq km. Median age is 40, matching the national figure, while university attainment at 47.7% is 17.6 percentage points above national levels. The overseas-born share of 31.4% is also 9.8 points above national, and household income sits at the 73.3 percentile. Compared with nearby Hampton, Hampton East is more compact, with its density supporting a highly urban residential setting. A 48.0% work-from-home rate and 11.5% vacancy rate further shape daily life and housing choice.
Population
5,069
Median Age
40.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,953/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
9
Median House
$1.5M
October to December 2025
The mortgage-to-income ratio is 30.7%, so loan costs can materially affect borrowing capacity even though rent stress is not flagged and rent equals 20.5% of income. Housing is mixed rather than dominated by detached homes: 57.1% are separate houses, 22.2% semi-detached and 20.7% apartments. Three-bedroom homes account for 40.2%, followed by 4 or more bedrooms at 23.0%.
For Buyers
The mortgage-to-income ratio is 30.7%, so loan costs can materially affect borrowing capacity even though rent stress is not flagged and rent equals 20.5% of income. Housing is mixed rather than dominated by detached homes: 57.1% are separate houses, 22.2% semi-detached and 20.7% apartments. Three-bedroom homes account for 40.2%, followed by 4 or more bedrooms at 23.0%.
For Investors
Hampton East has a sizeable rental base, with 35.2% of households renting, higher than the 28.2% owning outright. Weekly rent is $400 and the vacancy rate is 11.5%, which points to more available choice than a tightly held rental market and may temper immediate competition for tenants. Rental conditions have still recorded 37.3% growth, supporting the income case over the longer term. Nine development applications were recorded across the latest 12-month period, including several subdivisions, so incremental dwelling supply may affect individual streets. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, while annual area growth is forecast at 0.61%, suggesting a steadier investment profile than a rapid expansion market.
Development Activity
Total DAs
17
Last 12 Months
9
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+80.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Hampton East
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Hampton East School
Demographics
Hampton East has a mature age profile, with a median age of 40, exactly in line with the national comparison. Its university-educated share is 47.7%, or 17.6 percentage points above national levels, while 31.4% of residents were born overseas, 9.8 points above national. English ancestry is most common at 1,653 people, followed by Other at 759, Irish at 544, Scottish at 475 and Chinese at 293. Mandarin is spoken by 80 residents, Greek by 73 and Russian by 45. Household size averages 2.4 people, slightly below the national comparison, because couples without children represent 31.5% of families. Residential stability is relatively high, with 76.7% staying and 23.3% turning over.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
57.1%
Houses
22.2%
Townhouse
20.7%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is spread across 28.2% outright ownership, 34.7% mortgages and 35.2% renting, so the suburb has a substantial group exposed to borrowing or rental costs. The dwelling mix is also varied, with 57.1% separate houses, 22.2% semi-detached homes and 20.7% apartments. Three-bedroom properties lead at 40.2%, making family-sized stock the largest segment.
Mortgage / mo
$2,600
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$400
Census 2021
HH Size
2.4
Personal Income / wk
$921
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
11.5%
Unoccupied
268
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
30.7% stressed
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
47.3%
Couples with children
31.5%
Couples, no children
19.8%
Single parent
1,366
Total families
Economy & Employment
Hampton East combines professional employment with a strong health and education base. The largest industries are Professional/Tech at 14.8% or 285 workers, Healthcare at 14.5% or 280, Education at 11.5% or 222, Construction at 9.2% or 177 and Retail at 7.7% or 149. Professionals number 770 and managers 511, ahead of clerical and administrative workers at 335. Labour-force participation is 64.2%, unemployment is 4.7% and full-time employment accounts for 61.1% of workers. Household income ranks at the 73.3 percentile, while SEIFA places education and occupation in decile 10, economic resources in decile 8, disadvantage in decile 9 and advantage in decile 10. These above-average socioeconomic scores fit the skilled workforce, although 35.2% renting and a 30.7% mortgage-to-income ratio show that housing costs still affect households.
Unemployment
4.7%
Labour Force
2,662
Unemployed
125
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.1%
Part-time
32.4%
Participation
64.2%
Employed
2,537
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
47.7%
Postgraduate
12.2%
Born Overseas
31.4%
Dwellings
2,045
Transport to Work
Daily life is suited to residents who work from home or rely on cars: 48.0% work from home, 44.5% drive to work, 3.0% use public transport and 2.2% walk or cycle. Hampton East School is the local government special-school option, and families should check enrolment zones against the exact address because school boundaries can cross suburb lines. Recorded crime totals 461 offences, or 90.9 per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences account for 276, higher than crimes against the person at 62, so property-related incidents dominate the recorded categories. Socioeconomic conditions are strong, with an IRSAD decile of 10 and an IRSD decile of 9, both above the middle of the national scale. The combination of high work-from-home rates, premium housing and strong SEIFA results supports a settled residential lifestyle, while transport choices are less balanced than in a transit-led suburb.
Drive
44.5%
Public Transport
3.0%
Walk / Cycle
2.2%
Work from Home
48.0%
Population Forecast
+0.61%/yr
(+119 people/yr)
EstablishedHampton East is on an established, measured growth path, with annual growth forecast at 0.61% and population change across the wider area of 7.8% over 10 years, both positive and above zero. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, while the demographic trajectory is labelled Aging. The senior share has risen by 3.3 percentage points and the young share has fallen by 4.0 points, indicating that growth is being shaped more by older households than by a younger family influx. Gentrification remains at the Early signs stage with a score of 23, so the transformation is limited rather than fully established. Rents have grown by 37.3%, and the area recovered from a 2.7% COVID dip with a 4.0% recovery, supporting gradual momentum compared with a static market.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+313
Net Internal / yr
-97
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +10% since 2011, Strong overseas inflow +313/yr, COVID recovered (-3% dip → full recovery)
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
461
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
90.9
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Hampton East compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are in Hampton East?
Hampton East has 1 local school identified in the suburb: Hampton East School, a government special school. Families should check the exact enrolment zone and transport arrangements before buying, because school access can differ by address and boundaries may extend beyond the suburb.
Is Hampton East safe?
Hampton East recorded 461 offences, equal to 90.9 offences per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences were the largest category at 276, higher than crimes against the person at 62. Safety can vary by street and incident type, so buyers should review current local conditions before deciding.
Is Hampton East good for property investment?
The investment case is mixed but supported by 35.2% renting, $400 weekly rent and 37.3% rent growth. The 11.5% vacancy rate is relatively high compared with a tightly held rental market, while 9 development applications may add modest supply. Annual growth is forecast at 0.61%, favouring a steady rather than rapid-growth strategy.
How is Hampton East's population changing?
Hampton East has 5,069 residents today, with population change across the wider area of 7.8% over 10 years and annual growth forecast at 0.61%. Overseas migration is the primary driver, but the trajectory is Aging: the senior share rose 3.3 points while the young share fell 4.0 points.
What languages are spoken in Hampton East?
English ancestry is the largest reported group at 1,653 people, while 31.4% of residents were born overseas. Mandarin is spoken by 80 residents, Greek by 73, Russian by 45, Cantonese by 24 and Hindi by 21. The overseas-born share is 9.8 percentage points above the national comparison.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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