Hampton East at a glance
Median house
$1,605,000
Median unit
$1,050,000
Walk score
44
Car dependent
Population
5,069
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Hampton East.
The postcode for Hampton East is 3188 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Hampton East is $1,605,000.
Hampton East (3188) sits in the Bayside region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,605,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Hampton East has roughly 5,069 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Hampton East scores 44/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hampton East's population at 5,069, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,069
Median age
40
Family households
66%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,605,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $1,050,000, roughly 35% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $321,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,605,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $1,050,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$471/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
$1,605,000
$1,050,000
5,069
Median age: 40
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.53% (median rent $471/wk against a $1,605,000 price tag). Units yield 1.98% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 35% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.53%
Based on $1,605,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.98%
Based on $1,050,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202662%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
325
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
44
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hampton East.
Local schools for Hampton East
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Hampton East School
Avenues Education
Moorabbin Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Hampton East.
- What is the median house price in Hampton East?
- The median house price in Hampton East, VIC 3188 is $1,605,000. The median unit price is $1,050,000.
- What is the Hampton East postcode?
- Hampton East is in the 3188 postcode, in VIC, in the Bayside Council region.
- Where is Hampton East?
- Hampton East is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3188. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the Bayside Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hampton East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $471, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Hampton East?
- There are 20 schools serving Hampton East on this page, including Hampton East School, Tombolo Academy, Avenues Education.
- How walkable is Hampton East?
- Hampton East has a Walk Score of 44 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Hampton East?
- Hampton East is close to Highett, Hampton North, Patterson, Wishart, Hampton.
- What is the population of Hampton East?
- The population of Hampton East is approximately 5,069 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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