Hampton Park vs Hallam

Hampton Park (median $675,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Hallam ($740,000).

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Hampton Park and Hallam side by side

MeasureHampton ParkHallam
Price and market
Median house$675,000$740,000
Median unit$560,500$595,000
Renting
House rent$550/wk–
Unit rent$470/wk–
Owner occupied68.0%71.0%
Renter occupied29.0%26.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA972970
Lifestyle and people
Walk score10046
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population26,08211,355
Median age3336
Climate
Annual rainfall820 mm834 mm
Mean max, January26.2°C26.4°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 (100/100 vs 46/100 ), 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).

Hampton Park vs Hallam: common questions

Is Hampton Park or Hallam 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 Hampton Park or Hallam 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, Hampton Park or Hallam?

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.