Suburb Deep Dives · 22 October 2026 · 7 min read

Hampton Park (VIC 3975) in Focus 2026: Is It a Good Investment? R-Score 79/100, 4% Yield & Best Streets

Is Hampton Park (VIC 3975) a good suburb to invest in 2026? Our September 2026 quantitative audit scores Hampton Park at 79/100 (Ranked #3,299 of 15,286 suburbs), with a $750,000 median house price (+13.5% 12m), $570/wk rent (4% yield), and 130 top-tier streets scoring 75–100/100.

Hampton Park VIC R-Score & Property Market Deep Dive

Market Classification: Established Family & Commuter Corridor · R-Score: 79/100 (National Rank #3,299 of 15,286) · Street Average: 54/100 across 399 streets.

Hampton Park (VIC 3975) represents a bread-and-butter Australian family housing market($750,000 median price, $570/wk rent, 4% gross yield) supported by +9.6% 3-year council population movement. Here, investment returns are determined almost entirely by micro-location: separating quiet, >65% owner-occupied pockets from main-road or high-public-housing blocks.

Anna Cooper, Co-Founder and COO of Ripehouse Advisory

“I’d pay close attention to the street data here. Three streets score 100 with 74% owner occupation, but 117 of 337 scored streets sit below 50. That spread is too wide for suburb-level averages to do the job; inspection and street selection matter, particularly when the modelled cashflow is negative $310 a week.”

Anna Cooper · Co-Founder & COO, Ripehouse Advisory · Former Managing Editor, Australian Property Investor Magazine

Below is our full September 2026 quantitative and street-level breakdown for Hampton Park (VIC 3975), combining 36 months of settled price and rental history from our Aurora research warehouse, council-level supply and employment data for Casey (VIC), and block-by-block ABS 2021 Census SA1 tenure and yield rankings across 10,280 residential addresses.

1. Hampton Park (VIC) 3-Year Market Trajectory & 27-Indicator R-Score (September 2026)

Over the past 12 months, Hampton Park’s median house price moved +13.5% (from $661,000 to $750,000), bringing its 3-year cumulative price movement to +9.6% (from $684,000 three years ago). On the rental side, median weekly asking rents moved +5.6% over the past year to $570/wk (+25.7% over 36 months), equating to a 4% gross rental yield. Compared with 12 months ago—when Hampton Park carried an R-Score of 93/100—its current composite R-Score of 79/100 represents a -14-point shift in underlying market pressure.

Indicator / R-Score PillarHampton Park (VIC) Current12-Month / 36-Month Context
Composite Suburb R-Score79 / 100Ranked #3,299 of 15,286 suburbs (was 93/100 12m ago)
Median House Price$750,00012m change: +13.5% · 36m change: +9.6%
Median Weekly Rent & Gross Yield$570/wk (4%)12m rent change: +5.6% · 36m rent change: +25.7%
Rental Vacancy & Days on Market3.1% vacancyMedian selling time: 69 days on market (1.5% vacancy is the tight-market line)
Pillar 1: Buyer Demand28 / 100Measures days-on-market compression, vendor discounting & sales velocity
Pillar 2: Supply & Ownership31 / 100Measures stock on market, building approvals vs stock & owner-occupier share
Pillar 3: Price Momentum74 / 100Measures short/medium-term price velocity vs Casey & VIC
Pillar 4: Yield Pressure51 / 100Measures gross rental yield, rent trajectory & vacancy compression

2. The “Two-Speed Suburb” Test: Best & Worst Streets in Hampton Park (VIC)

Why do two 4-bedroom houses in Hampton Park achieve completely different bank valuations and tenant quality? Because suburb medians blend every pocket together. When we map all 10,280 addresses across 399 streets in Hampton Park through G-NAF to their ABS 2021 Census SA1 blocks, the suburb splits into three distinct tiers:

  • Strong Street Profile (Score 75–100): 130 streets (39% of scored streets) pass both ABS Census tenure tests (owner-occupiers >65% and public housing ≤5%) plus at least one—or both—of the Hampton Park rent and yield benchmarks.
  • Mid / Mixed Street Profile (Score 50–74): 90 streets pass the core owner-occupier and public-housing thresholds but sit below the suburb median on weekly rent or yield.
  • Weaker / Caution Street Profile (Score 0–25): 117 streets fail one or both census tenure thresholds—meaning either owner-occupation sits at or below 65% or state/community public housing exceeds 5% on those specific SA1 blocks.

Top 5 Highest-Scoring Streets in Hampton Park (VIC)

These streets sit in SA1 census blocks with high homeowner pride of ownership, minimal social housing concentration, and strong block-level rents (inspect all 399 streets in Hampton Park):

Top Street in Hampton ParkStreet ScoreAddressesOwner-OccupiersPublic HousingSA1 Rent & Yield
#1 Rendell Place100/1003474%0%$550/wk (4.5%)
#2 Farskiene Place100/1001574%0%$550/wk (4.5%)
#3 Donegal Way100/1001274%0%$550/wk (4.5%)
#4 Yasmin Court100/1001274%0%$550/wk (4.5%)
#5 Willand Court100/1001174%0%$550/wk (4.5%)

Streets Where Block-Level Tenure Trails the Hampton Park Average

By contrast, the streets below run through SA1 census blocks that fail one or more of our tenure or rental tests. A lower Street Score is not a judgement of any individual house, but it highlights where higher renter turnover or public housing concentration exists within Hampton Park:

Caution Street SampleStreet ScoreAddressesOwner-OccupiersPublic HousingSA1 Median Rent
Narellan Drive0/1009657%13.5%$490/wk
Beckington Crescent0/1007157%13.5%$490/wk
Hazeldean Court0/1002157%13.5%$490/wk

3. Economic & Supply Drivers in Casey Council (Victoria)

Hampton Park sits within the Casey Local Government Area, which has a residential population of approximately 414,929 (+9.6% population movement over the past 3 years) and 102,049 total dwellings. Three council-level fundamentals shape Hampton Park’s medium-term outlook:

  • Local Employment Diversity (ABS Census): The largest employment sectors across Casey are Retail Trade (16%), Health Care and Social Assistance (13%), Education and Training (12%), Construction (10%). Multi-sector employment reduces reliance on any single employer or commodity cycle.
  • New Building Approvals vs. Existing Stock: Over the latest 12-month financial year, Casey approved 3% new dwelling stock (~3,515.023 dwellings). Because new approvals exceed 1.8% of stock, investors in Hampton Park must avoid generic greenfield house-and-land pockets and stick to established, built-out streets.
  • Tracked Infrastructure Pipeline: Casey currently has $13.7 billion in tracked major infrastructure projects (placing it in the 92th percentile of Australian councils).

4. Worked Cashflow, Deposit & 80% LVR Stress-Test for Hampton Park (September 2026)

What does it actually cost to acquire and hold a typical house in Hampton Park at today’s median price of $750,000 and median rent of $570/wk? Below is the baseline 80% Loan-to-Value Ratio (LVR) model we use to stress-test serviceability before shortlisting a property:

Cashflow & Capital ItemHampton Park Worked FigureAssumptions & Notes
Purchase Price (Suburb Median)$750,000Settled house median as of September 2026
20% Deposit + Est. Stamp Duty & Costs$186,000$150,000 deposit (80% LVR) + ~$36,000 stamp duty, legal & inspection allowance (can be funded via usable home equity)
80% LVR Loan Amount$600,000Standard no-LMI investor loan threshold
Gross Annual Rental Income$29,640/yr ($570/wk)4% gross rental yield before vacancies and expenses
Est. Annual Interest + Operating Costs$45,750/yrAssumes 6.25% interest-only ($37,500/yr) + ~1.1% for council rates, insurance & property management ($8,250/yr)
Pre-Tax Weekly Cashflow Position-$310/wk top-upBefore tax deductions / depreciation (confirm post-tax position with your accountant)

5. Who Should Buy in Hampton Park—And 3 Rules Before You Make an Offer

Solid 79/100 R-Score Backed by Casey Fundamentals. Based on our September 2026 data, Hampton Park is best suited to equity-backed homeowners and portfolio builders seeking a balanced entry price ($750,000) and 4% rental yield in VIC.

  1. Never Buy Blind on the Suburb Median: In Hampton Park, 117 streets score below 50/100 on our census tenure and yield tests. Always run the exact street through the Hampton Park Street Score Hub and target the 130 streets scoring 75–100/100.
  2. Check Lot-Level Overlays (Flood, Bushfire, Slope & Easements): Even on a 100/100 streetlike Rendell Place, individual lots can carry overland flow paths, steep gradients, or sewer easements that restrict granny-flat additions or spike insurance premiums.
  3. Price Against Street-Matched Settled Comparables: Do not let a selling agent justify an asking price on a 25/100 street using comparable sales from a 100/100 street. Compare settled sales within the same SA1 Street Score band.

If there's a specific street you're weighing up right now, check its Street Score first — it's free, takes ten seconds, and tells you whether that street is pulling the suburb average up or riding on it.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hampton Park (VIC 3975) a good suburb for property investment in 2026?

As of September 2026, Hampton Park (VIC 3975) scores 79/100 on the 27-indicator Ripehouse R-Score (ranked #3,299 of 15,286 Australian suburbs). It is classified as a Established Family & Commuter Corridor with a median house price of $750,000, median rent of $570/wk (4% gross yield), and vacancy rate of 3.1%.

How have house prices and rents performed in Hampton Park over the past 1 to 3 years?

Over the past 12 months, Hampton Park’s median house price moved +13.5% to $750,000, and +9.6% over the past 36 months. Median weekly asking rents moved +5.6% over the past year to $570/wk (4% gross yield).

What are the highest and lowest scoring streets in Hampton Park, VIC?

Across 399 streets (10,280 addresses) in Hampton Park, 130 streets score 75 to 100 on the Ripehouse Street Score, led by Rendell Place (100/100, 74% owner-occupied), Farskiene Place (100/100, 74% owner-occupied), Donegal Way (100/100, 74% owner-occupied). Meanwhile, 117 streets score below 50 due to lower owner-occupation or public housing concentration above 5%.

How much deposit and weekly cashflow is needed to buy a median house in Hampton Park?

At Hampton Park’s median house price of $750,000, an 80% LVR purchase ($600,000 loan) requires approximately $186,000 in cash or usable home equity ($150,000 deposit plus around $36,000 for stamp duty and acquisition costs). At $570/wk rent and a 6.25% interest-only benchmark, estimated pre-tax cashflow is -$310/wk before tax deductions.

What is the housing supply pipeline and economic profile of Casey Council?

Hampton Park is located in the Casey (VIC) Local Government Area (population around 414,929, +9.6% 3yr growth). Annual building approvals sit at 3% of existing dwelling stock. Tracked major infrastructure spend is $13.7B. Top employment sectors are Retail Trade (16%), Health Care and Social Assistance (13%), Education and Training (12%).

General information only. It does not take your objectives, financial situation or needs into account, and nothing here is legal, financial, taxation or investment advice specific to your circumstances.