Hampton East
VIC 3188 • Greater Melbourne
About Hampton East
Hampton East is a compact inner-suburban locality in Melbourne's Bayside area, situated approximately 16 kilometres south-east of the CBD. With a population of around 5,069 residents spread across just 1.4 square kilometres, it is one of the denser neighbourhoods in the Bayside City Council area. Bordered by the Nepean Highway to the east and the leafy suburb of Hampton to the west, the area benefits from excellent road and public transport connections. Its proximity to Brighton, Sandringham, and Highett gives residents access to some of Melbourne's most sought-after lifestyle precincts.
Hampton East has a diverse, family-oriented community with a median age of 40 and a healthy mix of young families, established professionals, and long-term residents. The suburb offers a relaxed suburban lifestyle with easy access to Hampton Beach, local cafes, and parks including the popular G.L. Basterfield Reserve. Moorabbin Station is roughly a 10-minute walk away, connecting residents to the city via the Frankston line. The area's median weekly rent of $400 and competitive property prices make it an attractive entry point into the Bayside property market.
Hampton East falls under postcode 3188 and is governed by the Bayside Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Goldstein, while state elections fall under the Brighton (Southern Metropolitan) electorate.
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Property Prices June quarter 2025
Median sale prices in Hampton East for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.
Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.
Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 3188
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3188, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3188; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Census personal income 2016 vs 2021
Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)
2021 Census income breakdown
Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.
Housing 2021 Census
238 state housing + 7 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 811, 812 — Moorabbin Station / Highett 10-15 min
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Frankston Line direct from Moorabbin; Nepean Highway provides fast road access
Good footpaths, local shops and parks within easy walking distance
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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2 Berend Street
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528 Hampton Street
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453 Bluff Road
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59 Holyrood Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Bayside Local Government Area, which contains Hampton East. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 253
- 2. China 124
- 3. India 97
- 4. New Zealand 89
- 5. Greece 58
- 6. South Africa 48
- 7. Malaysia 42
- 8. Poland 42
- 9. Sri Lanka 37
- 10. Ireland 29
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)