Hampton East VIC, 3188
Hampton East Real Estate: Suburb Profile
If you are considering buying, renting, or investing in Hampton East, VIC 3188, it's wise to establish if the area fits your budget and lifestlye. The Homes.com.au suburb profile provides the statistics on Hampton East median property prices, market trends & demographics so we can allow you to make informed decisions about your next property move.
If you're considering a move to Hampton East, keep reading for a brief history lesson to discover the lifestyle and what the suburb has to offer.
Overview Hampton East is a seaside town covered by the local government of Bayside City. The suburb is located 14 kilometres from the central business district of Melbourne, Victoria. The total population of Hampton East in 2016 counted to 18,082.
Living in Hampton East Hampton East is considered a peaceful part of the town. There are dog-friendly parks, playgrounds, and walking trails for families or people with pets. One of which is the open area of Basterfield Park. There are a few commercial establishments within the suburb, and the Highett Road shopping district and other retail and service shops are located near Hampton East. Public transport is pretty accessible through South Road, taking locals to South Eastern suburbs or Hampton Beach and the Nepean Highway, taking locals to the southern and urban residential areas.
History of Hampton East In the early 1880s, Hampton was linked to the famous bayside Pic-Nic Point, accessible through Brighton's railway. Two lodges and coffee gardens dotted The Point. As a result of the name of Pic-Nic Point's Retreat Hotel, the railway line from Brighton to Sandringham was stretched in 1887. The town of Hampton East saw significant development before and after the World War II era. There were already recreational areas, sports facilities, hotels, schools, antique shops, and shopping precincts.
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