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Little Hampton

VIC 3458 • Victoria

74
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
11.42 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralBushlandQuietSemi-RuralMountain
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About Little Hampton

Little Hampton is a small rural locality in Victoria's Macedon Ranges, falling within the Macedon Ranges Shire Council area approximately 87 kilometres north-west of Melbourne CBD. With a 2021 Census population of 74 residents across just over 11 square kilometres, the locality is nestled in the elevated terrain near Trentham — one of the region's charming spa country towns — at around 700 metres above sea level in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range. The median individual income is approximately 1,281, consistent with the mix of agricultural, creative, and commuter households found across the Macedon Ranges hinterland.

The surrounding Macedon Ranges region is celebrated for its cool-climate wineries, mineral springs, boutique farms, galleries, and forest walks, with Trentham the nearest township offering cafes, a pub, and local shops. Daylesford and Woodend are each within about 20 minutes' drive, extending access to the celebrated Hepburn Spa Country experience and the Calder Freeway corridor. Little Hampton suits those seeking a peaceful, nature-connected lifestyle — surrounded by State Forest — with reasonable proximity to Melbourne and the region's growing food and arts scene.

Little Hampton falls under postcode 3458 and is governed by the Hepburn Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Bendigo, while state elections fall under the Macedon (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3458
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Hepburn
Federal Electorate
Bendigo
State Electorate
Macedon (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.42°, 144.33°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
11.42 km²
Population Density
6 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3458

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3458, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,281
Median 2023–24
$51,960
▲ 25.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$70,354

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3458; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Woodend
18 km
N/A – drive required

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service to Little Hampton — Trentham / Daylesford area Car required

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
87 km
By Train
Drive to Woodend (~18 km) then V/Line Bendigo Line to Southern Cross (~1 hr)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 20 min – 1 hr 50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr – 1 hr 20 min

🛣️ Via Calder Freeway from Woodend; no direct bus to Melbourne; car essential

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Little Hampton has no local shops; residents drive to Trentham or Daylesford for all daily errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
74
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Hepburn Local Government Area, which contains Little Hampton. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
324.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 39.4%
Motor vehicle theft
200.4 / 100k
2yr Up 51.8% 10yr Down 35.2%
Non-FV assault
165 / 100k
2yr Up 31.0% 10yr Up 34.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
683.7 / 100k
2yr Up 119.2% 10yr Up 37.8%
View all offence subgroups for Hepburn →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Little Hampton known for? +

Little Hampton is a quiet rural locality set among the forested hills of the Macedon Ranges, close to Trentham and the Hepburn Spa Country region. The area is known for its peaceful, nature-connected character and proximity to cool-climate farms, wineries, and mineral springs.

How far is Little Hampton from Melbourne? +

Little Hampton is approximately 87 kilometres north-west of Melbourne CBD, a drive of around 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes via the Calder Freeway under normal conditions.

Does Little Hampton have public transport? +

There is no regular bus or train service directly serving Little Hampton. The nearest V/Line train station is at Woodend (approximately 18 kilometres away) on the Bendigo Line, making a private vehicle essential for residents.

What is the population of Little Hampton? +

According to the 2021 Census, Little Hampton has a population of 74 residents across approximately 11.4 square kilometres of the Macedon Ranges hinterland.

Is Little Hampton a good place to live? +

Little Hampton is well-suited to those seeking a quiet rural or semi-rural lifestyle within the Macedon Ranges, with the spa country towns of Trentham and Daylesford nearby for cafes, dining, and local services. A private vehicle is essential, but Melbourne is under 1.5 hours away via the Calder Freeway.

What is the postcode for Little Hampton? +

The postcode for Little Hampton, Victoria is 3458, which is shared with Trentham and other Macedon Ranges localities.

Is Little Hampton a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Little Hampton is part of the Hepburn LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.