Hampton East Property & Rent
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Hampton East Safety
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Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety
Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type
Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances
Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct
Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court
Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences
Hampton East Community Overview
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📍 About Hampton East
HAMPTON EAST is a suburb situated in South-Eastern Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 5,069 residents across a compact area, resulting in a density of 3,484 people per square kilometre.
Property: The local housing market shows strong performance according to Data Vic Q2 2025, with median house prices reaching $1.6M, representing impressive growth of 66% over the past 10 years. Units have also performed well, with a median price of $1.1M after rising 58% over the same decade.
Education: Families have access to quality schooling options, with the nearby private institution St Leonard's College achieving strong academic results. According to VCAA 2025 VCE results, the school holds the #59 ranking among private schools.
Safety: Residents enjoy a relatively secure environment, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing a crime rate of 6,530 per 100,000 people. This sits comfortably below the state benchmark at 0.96 times the Victorian average of 6,810, establishing Hampton East as a safe area.
Demographics: The suburb maintains a diverse yet balanced community composition. Chinese residents make up 5.80% of the population (approximately 294 people), which aligns closely with the broader Victorian demographic profile.
Transport: Hampton East offers reasonable connectivity to Melbourne's centre, positioned approximately 15.3km from the CBD with typical car journey times of 29 minutes. While the suburb doesn't have its own railway station, train services are accessible from stations in neighbouring areas.