VIC3188· Pop. 18,587Bayside (Vic.)

HAMPTON EAST

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$1,451,500

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

1.7%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-0.8%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.5%

modelled estimate

AI insights for HAMPTON EAST

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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HAMPTON EAST shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$471/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+2.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

0.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.65%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+2.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

54 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

1.4%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$1291k

2021

$1513k

2022

$1610k

2023

$1475k

2025

$1452k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

HAMPTON EAST is a metropolitan VIC suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro VIC suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 1.7% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,405/wk

$82k taxable p.a.

Renters

26.1%

71.3% owner-occupier

Median age

43.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.1%

Population growth

+2.6% p.a.

Investor-owned

18.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

67%

22% apartments

Degree qualified

47.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

19.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

440 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

6.7%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

14.5 km

Middle ring

Days on market

35 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

65.9%

Strong demand

Walkability

89 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

14.7 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,538/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3188

🏫2 Primary⭐2 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Hampton Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1168

St Mary's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1142

⭐Special (2)

Tombolo Academy

Independent · Yrs U

ICSEA 1119

Hampton East School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 1058

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime

53/ 100

14.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Top tier

1122ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

51/ 100

🚆 2 train🚃 11 tram🚌 28 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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