Hampton

The population has grown by 7.8% since 2011 to reach 18,200 people. Residents are generally older than the state and national figures, and there has been a rise in the number of seniors since 2011.

About 27.8% of people were born overseas, which is higher than most similar areas and consistent with the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the main language for 80.4% of the community. While 15.8% use another language at home, this is far below the Victorian average.

The area has seen a significant shift toward secularism, with the proportion of people reporting no religion rising 19 points since 2011 to reach 47.1%, well above the national figure.

Hampton is exceptionally well-qualified; 43.8% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is far above the national average. This high level of education is reflected in the area's very high school advantage scores.

Household incomes are among the highest in the country, with 40.5% of households earning $3,000 or more per week. The typical weekly family income of $3,383 is well above the national figure.

Residents generally enjoy good health, with fewer people needing help with daily activities or living with long-term health conditions compared to most other areas.

Volunteering is more common here than in most areas, though the rate has fallen since 2011. There is also a higher than average number of people providing unpaid care.

The First Nations population is small, representing 0.3% of the community. However, those who do identify as First Nations have a much higher rate of speaking a traditional language than the state average.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children (65.2%). The typical household size is 2.5 people, which is about the same as the national figure.

The housing market is expensive, with typical weekly rents at $471 and typical monthly mortgage payments at $3,000, both of which are far above the state average. Ownership is strong, with 37.1% of homes owned outright.

Working from home is the most common way people get to work (43.8%), a massive increase since 2011. Despite this, the area has a high number of public transport stops and routes.

The community is relatively stable, with the proportion of people who moved in the last five years being lower than both the state and national figures.

The area has a strong employment rate, with 64.3% of adults working or looking for work. Professional and technical roles are the most common industry.

Hampton is one of the most advantaged areas in the country, ranking in the top 10% for overall advantage. It has a very high concentration of businesses and a top-tier score for job skills.

The local climate is characterised by average annual rainfall of 588mm and a typical maximum temperature of 20.0 degrees.

The area is a walker's paradise, with a walkability score of 8.2. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, school, and public transport.