Hampton Park, VIC 3976 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Hampton Park is a southeastern suburban growth area in Melbourne, 40km from the CBD, served by Hampton Park Shopping Centre and nearby Hallam and Lynbrook train stations. It houses families in a multicultural community with a young average age of 33. Housing is predominantly houses with a median price around $710,000.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 26,082
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $1,538 /week
- Median personal income
- $668 /week
- Median family income
- $1,614 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Casey
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - South East
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Holt
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $550 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,583
- Median house price
- $710,000
- Rent share of household income
- 36%
Schools
- Hampton Park Secondary College
- River Gum Primary School
- Hampton Park Primary School
Transport
- Pakenham Line — Hallam Station
- Cranbourne Line — Lynbrook Station
Lifestyle & amenities
Family-focused suburb with a population of 26,082, mainly families (80% of households) earning below Greater Melbourne average income. Key landmarks include Hampton Park Shopping Centre with Woolworths, nearby Westfield Fountain Gate, and multiple primary schools plus a secondary college.
- 4 cafés
- 28 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 82 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 2 libraries
- 7 supermarkets
- 40 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 36.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 50.6% of the 9,555 resolvable premises in Hampton Park. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 50.6%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 48.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,828 across postcode 3976 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 883 property offences, 402 violent offences, 93 drug offences.
- Wider Casey LGA: 7,426 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hampton Park?
Hampton Park (VIC 3976) had 26,082 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Casey local government area.
What is the median rent in Hampton Park?
The median advertised rent in Hampton Park is $550/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Hampton Park?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Hampton Park. Nearest include: Hampton Park Secondary College, River Gum Primary School, Hampton Park Primary School. School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Hampton Park?
Hampton Park is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (50.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Hampton Park?
Across postcode 3976, 1,828 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (883), violent (402), drug offences (93). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Hampton Park?
In Hampton Park, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (36.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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