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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3188 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1115 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Hampton East SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1058
Nearby (within 10km)
- Tombolo AcademySecondary · Independent · 0.6kmICSEA 1119
- Avenues EducationSecondary · Government · 0.7km
- St Agnes' SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.8kmICSEA 1098
- Moorabbin Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1108
- Sandringham College-Bluff Road 7–8 CampusSecondary · Government · 1.6km
- Our Lady of the Sacred Heart CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1093
- Tucker Road Bentleigh Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1120
- St Catherine's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1083
- St Paul's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1134
- Sandringham CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1106
- Haileybury College - Brighton BoysCombined · Independent · 2.1km
- Sandringham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1158
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
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
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the VGCCC register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 1058 (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.