Hampton Park (Vic.)

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According to the analysis of demographic datasets from the ABS and verification of new residential addresses by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Hampton Park is estimated to have a population of 27,192 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 1,110 people, or 4.3%, compared to the 2021 Census count of 26,082 residents. This shift is calculated from a base resident population of 27,141 estimated by Districts using the June 2025 ABS ERP data release, combined with an additional 354 validated new addresses recorded post-census. The current population translates to a density of 2,038 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical density across areas evaluated nationwide by Districts. The primary driver of recent population gains was overseas migration, which accounted for approximately 67.0% of the overall increase.

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The workforce of the suburb of Hampton Park is characterized by skilled workers with a strong representation in manufacturing and industrial occupations, showing an unemployment rate of 8.9% and an estimated annual employment growth rate of 4.1% based on Districts statistical aggregations. As of March 2026, there are 13,191 employed residents. The local unemployment rate is 4.1% higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, indicating potential for labor market improvement, while the participation rate is somewhat lower at 66.7% compared to the metropolitan average of 70.2%. Census figures indicate that a low 12.9% of the workforce worked from home, though this data may have been affected by COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.

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Based on the compilation of postcode-level ATO data released for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the suburb of Hampton Park recorded a median income of $47,667 and an average income of $50,715. These figures are below the national average and compare to Greater Melbourne averages of $57,688 and $75,164. Adjusted for the Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates as of March 2026 are approximately $52,253 for median income and $55,594 for average income. Census data shows that personal, family, and household incomes in the suburb of Hampton Park are modest, placing between the 22nd and 37th percentiles. The most common weekly household income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 37.4% of residents (10,169 people), which is similar to the metropolitan distribution where of households fall into this bracket. Household budgets are constrained, with a median of of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the th percentile for housing affordability.

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According to the latest Census, residential properties in the suburb of Hampton Park consisted of 92.9% detached houses and 7.1% semi-detached townhouses, apartments, or other dwelling types, contrasting with Greater Melbourne where detached houses make up 67.9% and other structures account for 32.1%. The rate of outright home ownership stood at 24.1%, which is lower than the metropolitan average, with the remaining households holding a mortgage (46.2%) or renting (29.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,583, and the median weekly rent was $351, both tracking well below the Greater Melbourne averages of $2,000 and $390. On a national level, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Hampton Park are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are below the national median of $375.

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Family households represent the vast majority of local living arrangements at 79.8%, consisting of couples with children at 44.3%, couples without children at 18.9%, and single parent families at 14.9%. Non-family households make up the remaining 20.2%, with single-person households accounting for 16.8% and group households representing 3.4%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.

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Educational attainment levels present challenges in the suburb of Hampton Park, as university qualification rates stand at 19.2%, compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 37.0%. Among those with higher education, bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.5%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Technical and vocational qualifications are highly prevalent, with 33.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 11.6% and certificates at 21.6%.

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Public transport infrastructure consists of 105 active bus stops located within the suburb of Hampton Park. These stops are served by 8 routes, which collectively facilitate 1,265 passenger trips each week. Transport access is highly convenient, with residents living an average of 194 meters from their nearest stop. Given the suburban residential character, the majority of working residents commute to other areas, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 90%. Household car ownership averages 1.6 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the metropolitan average. At the time of the 2021 Census, a relatively low 12.9% of residents worked from home, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.

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Based on mortality rates and the prevalence of chronic illnesses compiled by Districts, health outcomes in the suburb of Hampton Park are below average, with chronic conditions observed across both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance coverage is low, with approximately 47% of the population (~12,774 people) holding cover, compared to 56.7% across Greater Melbourne and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Hampton Park ranks among the most culturally diverse localities nationally, with 57.3% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 56.2% born overseas. Christianity is the most common religious affiliation, adhered to by 42.1% of the population. The most pronounced religious divergence from the wider metropolitan area is in Islam, which is practiced by 19.7% of residents compared to the Greater Melbourne average of 5.6%.

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With a median age of 33, residents of the suburb of Hampton Park are younger on average than the Greater Melbourne median of 37 and the national average of 38 years. Compared to metropolitan Melbourne, the suburb has a higher proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (13.3%) but a lower share of adults aged 35 - 44 (14.2%). Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 has risen from 6.7% to 8.5%, while the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 14.3% to 13.3%. Population projections for 2041 suggest shifting demographics, with the 65 to 74 age group expected to experience the highest growth rate of , adding residents to reach . This aging trend means residents aged and older will account for of the total projected growth, while the cohorts aged to and to are projected to contract.

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Hampton Park currently has an estimated 1,849 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 1,090 children aged 0-2 and 728 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 0% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 4% by 2041 (to approximately 1,777 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 2,906. Birth rates in the area have averaged 14.1 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally).