Hampton
VIC 3188 · Bayside
13,518 (2021) → 14,340 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 is a moderate growth suburb in Bayside, VIC 3188, about 14km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $2.40M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 99/100, and is right by the coast. Hampton has an overall score of 93/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 58/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3188 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (7.36%), New Zealand (1.82%), China (1.49%), South Africa (1.06%), USA (1.06%)
Top languages: Greek (1.75%), Mandarin (1.75%), Russian (1.26%), Italian (1.04%), Spanish (0.78%)
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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1119 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Hampton Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1168
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1142
- Tombolo AcademySecondary · IndependentICSEA 1119
Nearby (within 10km)
- Haileybury College - Brighton BoysCombined · Independent · 0.8km
- Haileybury College - Brighton GirlsCombined · Independent · 0.8km
- St Leonard's CollegeCombined · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1184
- Sandringham Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1158
- Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1138
- Sandringham College-Bluff Road 7–8 CampusSecondary · Government · 1.8km
- Xavier College - Kostka HallCombined · Catholic · 1.8km
- Hampton East SchoolCombined · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1058
- Brighton Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1146
- Brighton Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1106
- St Agnes' SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1098
- Firbank Grammar School - Sandringham CampusCombined · Independent · 2.3km
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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
Is Hampton safe?
Hampton has a residential safety score of 58/100, 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 4,853 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Hampton?
In Hampton, the .
How far is Hampton from Melbourne CBD?
Hampton is about 14.4 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 37 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Hampton?
Hampton has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1143 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Hampton?
Hampton has a transport score of 99/100 and 67 bus stops.