Moving to Hampton (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Hampton in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Hampton at a Glance
| Need | Hampton |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 5 |
| Schools | 4 |
| Parks | 8 |
| Medical | 5 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Pharmacies | 0 |
Your First Week in Hampton
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Hampton has 5 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| The Snore Fix Doctor | 486 Hampton Street | — |
| Linacre Private Hospital | 12-16 Linacre Road, Hampton | +61 3 8530 5400 |
| Myhealth Hampton | 3 Service Street, Hampton | +61 3 9598 9911 |
| Southend Medical Centre | 245 Hampton Street, Hampton | +61 3 9598 7688 |
| South Road Dermatology | 178 South Road | +61 3 9088 5995 |
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Hampton has 0 restaurants and 5 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Coffee Shop At Raw — 97 Highett Road, Hampton
- Thomas Street Grocery — 116a Thomas Street, Hampton
- Merrymen — 2 Small Street, Hampton
- Sandy Beach HQ & Kiosk — 36 Jetty Road, Sandringham
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Hampton.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Hampton has 8 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Thomas Street South Reserve
- Castlefield Reserve
- Hampton High Reserve
- Triangle Gardens
- Gipsy Village Park
- Alexander Park
If You Have Kids
Hampton has 4 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Haileybury College Brighton Campus | 120 South Road |
| Hampton Primary School | 528 Hampton Street |
| St Mary’s Primary School | 59 Holyrood Street |
| Tombolo Academy | 453 Bluff Road |
Cost of Living in Hampton
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $260–$360/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
Should You Move to Hampton?
Read our Honest Guide for the unfiltered pros and cons based on real data.
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- Hampton Neighbourhood Guide
- Family Guide to Hampton
- Is Hampton Safe?
- Hampton Transport Guide
Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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