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Hampton East

VIC 3188 · Bayside

5,069 (2021) → 5,377 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Bayside local government area (est. 168,871 residents)

86
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

5,069
Population
$1.49M
Median house (2024)
63
Safety score
83
Transport score

Hampton East is a moderate growth suburb in Bayside, VIC 3188, about 15km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.49M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 83/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Hampton East has an overall score of 86/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 63/100.

15.1 km
To Melbourne CBD
2.8 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
730 m
To nearest station

Demographics

5,069
Population
40
Median age
2.4
Avg household

Age distribution

Bayside LGA population (est. 2025)168,871
Median household income (weekly)$1,953
vs NSW median+5.6%
Bachelor degree or higher54.0%
Born in Australia65.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,168 / 424 / 453

Top countries of birth: England (4.99%), China (2.45%), India (1.91%), New Zealand (1.76%), Greece (1.14%)

Top languages: Mandarin (3.16%), Greek (3.08%), Russian (2.49%), Spanish (1.56%), Italian (1.01%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.49M-13.6%
Median house (2024)
$779K-11.3%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

63
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

24
Break & enter dwelling473/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
16
Motor vehicle theft316/100k
11
Domestic assault217/100k
—
RobberyNot reported
18
Non-domestic assault355/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 293 (all categories, latest year)5,780 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

80

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

177
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1115 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Katandra Berendale Special School (interim name)Combined · GovernmentICSEA 1065

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Tombolo AcademySecondary · Independent · 0.6kmICSEA 1151
  • Avenues EducationSecondary · Government · 0.7km
  • St Agnes' SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.8kmICSEA 1102
  • Moorabbin Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1106
  • Sandringham College-Bluff Road 7-9 CampusSecondary · Government · 1.6km
  • Our Lady of the Sacred Heart CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1094
  • Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1118
  • St Catherine's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1096
  • St Paul's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1135
  • Sandringham CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1099
  • Sandringham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1151
  • Bentleigh West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1146

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

83
21Bus
CBD commute (est.)57 min (bus)
Nearest train stationMoorabbin Railway (730 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

130 in suburbSupermarkets
291 in suburbCafes/Rest.
294 in suburbParks
284 in suburbPlaygrounds
801 in suburbPools
342 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
252 in suburbGPs
82 in suburbPharmacies
240 in suburbChildcare
50 in suburbLibraries
36110 in suburbSports fields
41 in suburbVets
Nearest beachSandringham Harbour Beach (2.9 km)
Nearest hospitalHolmesglen Private Hospital (1.8 km)
Nearest vet660 m
Nearest airportMelbourne (34.3 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

93

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

34
Gyms
22
Leisure centres
3
Public pools
361
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

66

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

29
Parks
0
Nature reserves
25
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
10
Picnic areas
3
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

74

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

4
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
3
Galleries
5
Libraries
2
Arts centres
5
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate1.49%
Projected population 20415,888
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Bayside

Highett$1.39M98transportHampton$2.83M99transportSandringham$1.92M98transportBrighton East$2.10M90transportBlack Rock$3.00M62transportBeaumaris$1.84M72transport

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Frequently asked questions about Hampton East

Is Hampton East safe?

Hampton East has a residential safety score of 63/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,780 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Hampton East?

In Hampton East, the .

How far is Hampton East from Melbourne CBD?

Hampton East is about 15.1 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 57 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Hampton East?

Hampton East has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1065 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Hampton East?

Hampton East has a transport score of 83/100 and 21 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.