Hampton East, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Hampton East, in the Bayside City local government area.
| Locality | Hampton East |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Bayside City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.93851 |
| Longitude | 145.03034 |
| Population | 5,069 |
| Density | 3520.1 /km² |
| Area | 1.4 km² |
| Elevation | 37 m |
| Postcode | 3188 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 15 km south-southeast |
Hampton East is a locality in the Bayside City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,069. The locality covers an area of 1.4 km², giving a population density of about 3520.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 37 m above sea level. It lies approximately 15 km south-southeast of Melbourne. Hampton East is located at 37.9385°S, 145.0303°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3188.
Hampton East unfurls its quiet character across rolling slopes that gently descend towards the bay. It lies 3.5 km north-west of Cheltenham, VIC (from Cheltenham, VIC: bearing 318°T), and is situated 13.1 km south-south-east of Melbourne. The air here carries a subtle, briny tang, a constant whisper of the nearby waters, even as the land is softened by suburban gardens and mature street trees. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-grey skies, has a peculiar softness, gilding the terracotta roofs and the pale brickwork of homes with a diffused luminescence. The terrain, a tapestry of gentle rises and dips, dictates the flow of streets, creating a sense of organic growth rather than rigid planning, and the occasional glimpse of the distant water through a gap in the houses is a recurring motif.
The story of Hampton East is one of gradual settlement, evolving from its agricultural roots into the residential precinct it is today. Early land sales, spurred by the expansion of Melbourne's reach, saw this area transform from open paddocks into a place where families could build their lives, a process accelerated by the extension of public transport. While no single grand industry defines Hampton East, its economy is intrinsically linked to the broader Bayside region, supported by local businesses catering to the daily needs of its residents. The character of Hampton East is one of quiet domesticity, a place where the rhythm of school runs and weekend errands sets the pace, punctuated by the murmur of neighbours and the distant call of seabirds from the foreshore.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hampton East, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 East, in the Bayside City local government area.
Detailed location data for Hampton East 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 East 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. |