Hampton Park vs Cranbourne North

Hampton Park (median $675,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Cranbourne North ($770,500).

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Hampton Park and Cranbourne North side by side

MeasureHampton ParkCranbourne North
Price and market
Median house$675,000$770,500
Median unit$560,500$560,200
Renting
House rent$550/wk–
Unit rent$470/wk–
Owner occupied68.0%72.0%
Renter occupied29.0%26.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA972998
Lifestyle and people
Walk score100–
Transit score0–
Bike score100–
Population26,08224,683
Median age3332
Climate
Annual rainfall820 mm820 mm
Mean max, January26.2°C26.2°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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cranbourne North (998) sits above Hampton Park (972).

For buyers
Hampton Park is the lower entry point at $675,000 median, 12% 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
Cranbourne North edges out on average school ICSEA (998 vs 972).

Hampton Park vs Cranbourne North: common questions

Is Hampton Park or Cranbourne North cheaper to buy in?

Hampton Park has the lower median house price at $675,000, roughly 12% below Cranbourne North ($770,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Hampton Park or Cranbourne North have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cranbourne North scores 998 vs 972 in Hampton Park. 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.