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| Locality | Hampton |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Bayside City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.9378 |
| Longitude | 145.01104 |
| Area | 4.2 km² |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Postcode | 3188 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 14 km south-southeast |
Hampton is a locality in the Bayside City local government area of Victoria, Australia. The locality covers an area of 4.2 km². It sits at an elevation of around 8 m above sea level. It lies approximately 14 km south-southeast of Melbourne. Hampton is located at 37.9378°S, 145.0110°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3188.
Hampton rests on the edge of a coastline where the land gently falls away towards the bay, its character a blend of leafy residential streets and pockets of coastal scrub. It lies 3.6 km south-south-east of Brighton, VIC (from Brighton, VIC: bearing 157°T), and is situated 12.6 km south-south-east of Melbourne. The air here often carries a subtle tang of salt, a reminder of the nearby waters that shape the town’s rhythm. Broad avenues, lined with mature trees whose branches interlace to form dappled canopies, lead past comfortable homes, many with gardens bursting with colour. The terrain is forgiving, a gentle undulation that makes walking a pleasure, and the light at dusk often casts a warm, golden hue across the rooftops, softening the edges of the day.
The history of Hampton is intertwined with the development of the Bayside region, a story of land subdivision and the growth of seaside retreats for city dwellers. Originally part of a broader pastoral landscape, its transformation into a thriving residential area accelerated with the expansion of transport links in the early to mid-20th century. The local economy, while now largely driven by retail and services catering to its residents, still echoes its past with a strong connection to the bay – boating and watersports are popular pastimes, and the nearby beaches draw visitors during warmer months. A distinctive feature of Hampton is its commitment to preserving green spaces, with several parks and reserves offering vital habitats for native birds and a tranquil escape for its inhabitants.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hampton, Victoria — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -37.9378, 145.01104. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Hampton, in the Bayside City local government area.
Detailed location data for Hampton includes the postcode (3188), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Bayside City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hampton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |