Hampton
Hampton reads as a premium bayside market shaped by older, high-income households rather than rapid densification. With 13,518 residents across 4.24 sq km, its density is 3,185 people per sq km and the median age of 45 sits 5.0 years above the national benchmark. Compared with nearby Brighton and Sandringham, Hampton's point of difference is the mix of established wealth, family housing and a $2.66 million median house price. Household income sits in the 94.6th percentile, and 62.1% of dwellings are separate houses, so demand is driven by buyers with strong incomes seeking larger homes close to the bay.
Population
13,518
Median Age
45.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,682/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
7
Median House
$2.7M
Apr-Jun 2024
Homebuyers are paying for scarcity and household space. The median house price was $2.66 million in Apr-Jun 2024, which is 3.3% below the Jan-Mar 2024 peak of $2.75 million but still far above the 2013 level of $1.27 million. Separate houses make up 62.1% of stock, with 22.8% semi-detached and 14.2% apartments, so detached family homes set the tone. Bedroom mix supports that: 36.2% have 4 or more bedrooms and 35.2% have 3. Mortgage costs absorb 25.8% of income, so stress is lower than the price tag suggests because local incomes are high.
For Buyers
Homebuyers are paying for scarcity and household space. The median house price was $2.66 million in Apr-Jun 2024, which is 3.3% below the Jan-Mar 2024 peak of $2.75 million but still far above the 2013 level of $1.27 million. Separate houses make up 62.1% of stock, with 22.8% semi-detached and 14.2% apartments, so detached family homes set the tone. Bedroom mix supports that: 36.2% have 4 or more bedrooms and 35.2% have 3. Mortgage costs absorb 25.8% of income, so stress is lower than the price tag suggests because local incomes are high.
For Investors
For investors, Hampton is more a blue-chip capital preservation market than a high-yield rental play. Renters make up 23.2% of households and median rent is $500 per week, while the $2.66 million median house price limits gross yield. Vacancy at 8.9% is higher than tight rental markets, so leasing risk matters. The longer-term case is supported by 37.3% rent growth in the shift indicators and average net overseas migration of 313 people a year, but only 4 planning lodgements in 12 months means new supply is limited rather than transformative.
Development Activity
Total DAs
16
Last 12 Months
7
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+133.3%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Hampton iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Hampton Primary School
Prep-6 · 628 students
St Mary's School
Prep-6 · 194 students
Demographics
Hampton's demographic profile is older, highly educated and relatively settled. The median age is 45, which is 5.0 years above the national benchmark, and university attainment is 58.6%, sitting 28.5 percentage points above national levels. Overseas-born residents account for 28.0%, which is 6.4 points above national, but the ancestry mix still leans strongly Anglo-Celtic with English at 5,508, Irish at 1,825 and Scottish at 1,640. Mandarin has 116 speakers and Greek 114, so the suburb is internationally influenced without being migrant-majority.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
62.1%
Houses
22.8%
Townhouse
14.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing wealth is the clearest signal in Hampton. The median house price has moved from $1.27 million in 2013 to $2.66 million in Apr-Jun 2024, a 109.4% gain at a 5.4% CAGR over 14 years. The latest price is 3.3% below the $2.75 million peak, so recent conditions show a mild pullback rather than a reset. Ownership is high, with 41.8% owned outright and 35.0% mortgaged, compared with 23.2% renting. That tenure mix reduces churn because many households have large equity buffers, while the 36.2% share of 4 plus bedroom homes keeps family buyers central.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$3,000
Rent / wk
$500
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$1,080
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.9%
Unoccupied
486
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
23.7%
Couples, no children
11,093
Total families
Economy & Employment
Hampton's economy is anchored by high-skill service work and strong household balance sheets. Professional/Tech leads at 19.8% or 1,032 workers, followed by Healthcare at 14.7%, Education at 10.6%, Finance at 8.4% and Construction at 6.7%. Occupations reinforce the pattern, with 2,411 Professionals and 1,728 Managers. Unemployment is 4.0% and participation is 61.0%. SEIFA is very strong: IEO decile 10, IRSAD decile 10 and IRSD decile 9, while IER is lower at decile 8 because older outright owners and non-working residents moderate the income-only ranking.
Unemployment
5.2%
Labour Force
10,959
Unemployed
568
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.0%
Part-time
33.0%
Participation
61.0%
Employed
6,546
Occupations
Top Industries
University
58.6%
Postgraduate
16.6%
Born Overseas
28.0%
Dwellings
4,960
Transport to Work
Livability is strongest for households prioritising schools, coastal access and socioeconomic stability, though daily travel remains car-heavy. Hampton has 2 local schools, with ICSEA ranging from 1,142 to 1,168: Hampton Primary School is Government with 628 enrolments, while St Mary's School is Catholic with 194. Public transport commuting is 7.3% and walking or cycling is 7.8%, compared with 80.5% driving, so convenience often depends on car access. Safety should be read by category: the crime rate is 52.5 per 1,000, with 514 property and deception offences, while IRSAD decile 10 indicates a top-decile advantage profile.
Drive
80.5%
Public Transport
7.3%
Walk / Cycle
7.8%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.61%/yr
(+119 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth is steady rather than explosive. The trend forecast is 0.61% a year, adding about 119 people annually, with the medium path rising from 19,426 in 2026 to 20,020 in 2031, higher than 19,142 in 2024. Migration is the main engine because average net overseas migration is 313 a year, while internal migration is negative at -97 a year. The trajectory is aging: young share is down 4.0 points and senior share is up 3.3 points. Gentrification is labelled Early signs with a score of 23, which fits a suburb already expensive rather than one being rapidly remade.
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
710
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
52.5
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 compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hampton a good suburb to live in?
Yes, especially for households seeking a premium bayside setting with strong incomes and schools. Household income is in the 94.6th percentile, the median age is 45, and IRSAD is decile 10, indicating a high-advantage local profile.
What is the median house price in Hampton?
Hampton's median house price was $2,660,000 in Apr-Jun 2024. That is 3.3% below the Jan-Mar 2024 peak of $2,750,000, but still 109.4% above the 2013 level of $1,270,000.
What schools are in Hampton?
Hampton has 2 local schools in this profile: Hampton Primary School, a Government primary with 628 enrolments and ICSEA 1,168, and St Mary's School, a Catholic primary with 194 enrolments and ICSEA 1,142.
Is Hampton safe?
Hampton recorded 710 offences, equal to 52.5 offences per 1,000 residents. Property and deception offences were the largest category at 514, while crimes against the person numbered 70, so buyers should assess street-level context.
Is Hampton good for property investment?
Hampton suits investors focused on long-term quality more than high yield. Renters are 23.2% of households, median rent is $500 per week, vacancy is 8.9%, and only 4 planning lodgements were recorded over 12 months.
How is Hampton's population changing?
Hampton is forecast to grow slowly, at 0.61% or about 119 people a year. The medium path reaches 20,020 by 2031, supported by average net overseas migration of 313 a year despite internal migration of -97.
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), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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