Hampton East vs Highett VIC
Two Victoria suburbs, about 1.7 km apart, side by side — straight from the official numbers.
The numbers
| Hampton East | Highett | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,069 | 12,016 |
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Median house price | $1,430,000 | $1,456,000 |
| Median unit price | $950,000 | $666,500 |
| Median rent (weekly) | $400 | $430 |
| Owner-occupied | 63% | 71% |
| Family households | 66% | 68% |
| SEIFA advantage (decile of 10) | 9 | 10 |
| Tree canopy | 17% | 11% |
| Population 2011 | 4,537 | 10,276 |
What stands out
Median house prices are close to level ($1,430,000 vs $1,456,000).
Hampton East rents cheaper — $400 vs $430 a week at the census.
Highett ranks higher on the SEIFA advantage scale (decile 10 vs 9).
Hampton East is the greener of the two (17% vs 11% tree canopy).
Growth since 2011: Hampton East +12%, Highett +17%.
In short
On the median house price Hampton East is the cheaper of the two, $1,430,000 against $1,456,000. The two sit about 1.7 km apart in a straight line, both in Victoria.
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