Hampton at a glance
Median house
$2,225,000
Median unit
$950,000
Walk score
28
Car dependent
Population
18.6k
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Hampton.
The postcode for Hampton is 3188 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Hampton is $2,225,000.
Hampton (3188) sits in the Bayside region of Victoria. The median house here is $2,225,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Hampton has roughly 18,587 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Hampton scores 28/100 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, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hampton's population at 18,587, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
18,587
Median age
43
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $2,225,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $950,000, roughly 57% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $445,000. 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
$2,225,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $950,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$895/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$650/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$2,225,000
$950,000
18,587
Median age: 43
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.09% (median rent $895/wk against a $2,225,000 price tag). Units yield 3.56% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.09%
Based on $2,225,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.56%
Based on $950,000 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–
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.
697
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.
28
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hampton.
Local schools for Hampton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Hampton Primary School
Sandringham Primary School
Hampton East 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.
- What is the median house price in Hampton?
- The median house price in Hampton, VIC 3188 is $2,225,000. The median unit price is $950,000.
- What is the Hampton postcode?
- Hampton is in the 3188 postcode, in VIC, in the Bayside Council region.
- Where is Hampton?
- Hampton 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?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $895, for units it's $650.
- What schools are in Hampton?
- There are 20 schools serving Hampton on this page, including Hampton Primary School, St Mary's School, St Leonard's College.
- How walkable is Hampton?
- Hampton has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Hampton?
- Hampton is close to Hampton North, Were Street Po, Sandringham, Hampton East, Dendy.
- What is the population of Hampton?
- The population of Hampton is approximately 18,587 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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