Hampton East vs Highett
The verdict
Highett is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.47M versus $1.49M in Hampton East. Highett rates higher for transport (98 vs 83). Highett has a shorter estimated CBD commute (41 vs 57 min).
Scores
| Hampton East | Highett | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 93 |
| Transport | 83 | 98 |
| Education | 86 | 86 |
| Liveability | 90 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hampton East | Highett | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,069 | 12,016 |
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,953 | $2,119 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 54.0% | 55.9% |
| Born in Australia | 65.6% | 66.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Growth: Hampton East Moderate Growth · Highett Moderate Growth
Property
| Hampton East | Highett | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.49M | $1.47M |
| Median unit price | $779K | $685K |
| House price YoY | -13.6% | -4.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Hampton East | Highett | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 63 | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 473 | 624 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 316 | 283 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 217 | 141 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,780 | 6,450 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hampton East | Highett | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,065 | 1,102 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hampton East · Highett
Transport
| Hampton East | Highett | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 83 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 21 | 51 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 57 | 41 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 730 m | 260 m |
Liveability
| Hampton East | Highett | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 9 |
| Parks | 4 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 61 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.8 km | 2.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 15.1 km | 16.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.9 km | 2.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.8 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Hampton East | Highett | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,069 | 12,016 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,377 | 12,700 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,888 | 13,957 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.49% | 1.39% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hampton East or Highett?
Hampton East and Highett have similar residential safety scores (63 and 63/100).
Which is more affordable, Hampton East or Highett?
Highett is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.47M versus $1.49M.
Which has better schools, Hampton East or Highett?
Highett has a higher average school ICSEA (Hampton East 1065 vs Highett 1102; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hampton East or Highett?
Highett has the higher transport score (Hampton East 83/100 vs Highett 98/100).
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