Victoria location profile
Hampton East VIC 3188
Leafy, established pocket of Bayside between Hampton and Moorabbin, known for quiet streets, mid‑century brick homes and increasing townhouse infill. Popular with families and professionals seeking value close to beaches, parks and major shopping, with strong train and road links.
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Why families consider Hampton East
Mix of young families, professionals and downsizers; housing is mainly post‑war brick houses, villas and new townhouses. Lifestyle is relaxed and convenient with local cafes, easy bay access, and strong transport and schooling options.
Amenities & services
- Westfield Southland (nearby regional shopping centre)
- Highett Road and Hampton Street village shops and cafes
- Moorabbin retail and homemaker precinct on Nepean Highway
- Monash Health Moorabbin Hospital and local medical clinics
- Restaurants, pubs and takeaways along Highett Rd and Moorabbin Junction
- Hampton Library – 336 Hampton St, Hampton
- Highett Library – 310 Highett Rd, Highett
Transport & connectivity
- Moorabbin Station (Frankston line)
- Highett Station (Frankston line)
- Bus routes 708, 767, 811/812, 823, 825
- Nepean Highway, South Road, Bluff Road, Wickham Road, Bay Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Basterfield Park lake and playgrounds
- RSEA Park (Moorabbin Reserve) – AFL training and community oval
- Highett Reserve sporting facilities and tennis
- Village Cinemas Southland and dining precinct
- Hampton/Sandringham foreshore and beaches nearby
- Basterfield Park (East & West)
- Highett Reserve
- Sir William Fry Reserve
- Dendy Park (nearby)
- Wishart Reserve
Education context
Multiple long day care and kinder options in Hampton East/Highett (e.g., Goodstart, Bambini, Only About Children); typical hours 7:00am–6:00pm with moderate waitlists, longer for under‑2s.
- Monash University – Caulfield Campus
- Holmesglen Institute – Moorabbin Campus (South Rd)
- Deakin University – Burwood Campus
- Swinburne University – Hawthorn Campus