178A Ludstone Street

7 nearby schools

Catchment: Hampton Primary School

10 stops within 1.5km

Nearest: Bluff Rd/Wickham Rd (0.8km)

Moderate congestion

Significant congestion on Nepean Highway during morning (7-9am) and evening (4-6pm) peak periods, particularly northbound. Local residential streets experience moderate traffic flow during these times with some delays accessing the highway.

Low noise

Nearest: road (0.4km)

Medium

Hampton is located in the Bayside municipality and lies within the Yarra River and Dandenong Creek catchment areas. The suburb has moderate flood risk exposure due to proximity to coastal wetlands and creek systems; the LSIO typically applies to low-lying properties near waterways. Properties outside the mapped overlay generally face low risk, but those within it are subject to Victorian floodplain management planning controls.

Low

BAL: BAL-LOW

average

Trend: stable

GRZ1 — General Residential Zone

Bayside Planning Scheme

5 projects nearby

Hampton is experiencing steady incremental residential intensification typical of established inner-ring Melbourne suburbs, with infill development occurring through dual occupancy and townhouse approvals. Local infrastructure and school capacity upgrades are underway to support population growth, while train station precinct activation remains a medium-term focus for council-led renewal. Development activity is moderate but consistent, reflecting strong local demand and limited large-scale redevelopment opportunities.

Heritage listed

Hampton is an inner-bayside suburb with significant Victorian and Edwardian heritage character, centred around its prominent railway station and tree-lined residential streets. The suburb has a formal Heritage Overlay and Character Residential Overlay that protect its established suburban character and heritage buildings. Most properties in the core areas are subject to heritage restrictions affecting external works and development.