Hampton Suburb Profile

When you step foot in Hampton, it’s hard to believe you’re still in metropolitan Melbourne. Long a retreat for wealthy city dwellers looking to bathe or picnic by the sea, what was once a holiday destination is now a prized urban postcode. Living in Hampton offers the perfect balance of coastal living and city convenience. Despite being located just 14km from the CBD, summery Hampton feels like another planet. Therefore, it will come as no surprise that locals don’t venture outside its borders in a hurry. Hampton Street, the buzzy main shopping strip, boasts more than 50 cafés, boutiques, and restaurants. While it tends to be a little on the sleepy side come nightfall, Hampton’s eating and drinking scene has evolved considerably in recent years, marking it as something of an up-and-comer in food-mad Melbourne. 

Then, there’s the beach. Arguably one of the best the city has to offer, Hampton Beach is lovely, safe (thanks to the local surf lifesaving club), and very much the place to be come summertime. Further adding to the neighbourhood’s family-friendly feel is the abundance of parks, leafy streets, and spacious homes. Living in Hampton means enjoying oceanfront views from the mansions that line Beach Road, ensuring it remains one of Melbourne’s most aspirational postcodes. 

Area Features

Beach House

Adding to Hampton’s eternal holiday feel are the many beautiful homes complete with prized oceanfront views.

Wining and Dining

Hampton’s growing foodie scene has been gaining some serious traction of late. With a host of impressive cafés, restaurants and wine bars popping up, it’s no surprise locals rarely venture far from home.

Schools

Some of Melbourne’s best schools are in the leafy streets of Hampton and its surrounds and this neighbourhood has long been popular with established families.