Hallam vs Hampton Park
Hampton Park (median $675,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Hallam ($740,000).
Buying in Hallam or Hampton Park?
Selling in Hallam? The free selling guide
Hallam and Hampton Park side by side
| Measure | Hallam | Hampton Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $740,000 | $675,000 |
| Median unit | $595,000 | $560,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $550/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 970 | 972 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 46 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 11,355 | 26,082 |
| Median age | 36 | 33 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 834 mm | 820 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°C | 26.2°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Hampton Park scores higher on walkability (46/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hampton Park (972) sits above Hallam (970).
- For buyers
- Hampton Park is the lower entry point at $675,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Hampton Park edges out on average school ICSEA (972 vs 970).
Hallam vs Hampton Park: common questions
Is Hallam or Hampton Park cheaper to buy in?
Hampton Park has the lower median house price at $675,000, roughly 9% below Hallam ($740,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Hallam or Hampton Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hampton Park scores 972 vs 970 in Hallam. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Hallam or Hampton Park?
Hampton Park scores 100/100 on walkability vs 46/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Keep comparing
The two suburbs
Compare Hallam with
Choosing between Hallam and Hampton Park?
The free buying guide: budget, schemes, inspections and how not to overpay.