Hampton Park vs Narre Warren South
Hampton Park (median $675,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Narre Warren South ($820,000).
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Hampton Park and Narre Warren South side by side
| Measure | Hampton Park | Narre Warren South |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $675,000 | $820,000 |
| Median unit | $560,500 | $672,500 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $470/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% | 82.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% | 17.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 972 | 1008 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 26,082 | 30,909 |
| Median age | 33 | 34 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 820 mm | 820 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.2°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 (100/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Narre Warren South (1008) sits above Hampton Park (972). Narre Warren South skews owner-occupied (82%), Hampton Park runs more rental-dense (68% owner).
- For buyers
- Hampton Park is the lower entry point at $675,000 median, 18% 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
- Narre Warren South edges out on average school ICSEA (1008 vs 972).
Hampton Park vs Narre Warren South: common questions
Is Hampton Park or Narre Warren South cheaper to buy in?
Hampton Park has the lower median house price at $675,000, roughly 18% below Narre Warren South ($820,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Hampton Park or Narre Warren South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Narre Warren South scores 1008 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.
Which is more walkable, Hampton Park or Narre Warren South?
Hampton Park scores 100/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
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