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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Hampton, VIC 3188 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Housing Choice and Transport Zone dominant. Median sale $2.37M over the last 24 months. 7,624 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
HCTZ
Housing Choice and Transport Zone
Median dwelling value
$2.37M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
4,830
lots
Total lots
7,624
4.2 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Hampton

Hampton is dominated by HCTZHousing Choice and Transport Zone. Land use, building height, overlays, and permitted development are set per zone in the planning scheme under the Victorian Planning Provisions, with ResCode governing residential design.

HCTZ
Dominant
HCTZ Housing Choice and Transport Zone 40.6%
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 40.2%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 17.7%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.7%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.6%
RGZ Residential Growth Zone 0.3%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
10.0 m

Limit varies by lot — check your address for the exact figure.

Theoretical dwellings
36,463

Modelled dwelling capacity if every lot built to its zone controls.

Use mix
Residential41%
Commercial18%
Environment1%

Location

Where Hampton sits

Hampton 3188 covers 4.2 km² within Bayside.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Bayside
Postcode
3188
Area
4.24 km²
Total lots
7,624

Drill into any lot in Hampton

Open the interactive map — click any address to see its zone, height, FSR, overlays, and approval likelihood.

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Development potential

Where the upside is in Hampton

We score every lot for development signal — under-built relative to the controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or sized for subdivision.

small second dwelling eligible
4,830

under the VPP small second dwelling provisions (Clause 52.18 / 54)

Subdivision potential
3,990

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
5,911 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
4,228 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
57.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

Own a property in Hampton?

Check your lot's exact development potential — height, FSR, granny flat, subdivision, dual-occ.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Hampton

a small share of lots (4.9%) intersect flood mapping; also: 11% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

Suburb-wide percentages — your specific lot may have all, some, or none of these.

Flood / inundation overlay 4.9%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 10.8%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 2.9%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Hampton property market

Rent and market context from state rental bond and demographic data.

Median sale price (24m)
$2,370,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$900 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Hampton

ABS Census 2021 population data combined with lot-level amenity, healthcare, lifestyle, and crime indices.

Amenity score
85.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
100.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Hampton

What's the zoning in Hampton 3188?

Hampton is dominated by the HCTZ (Housing Choice and Transport Zone) zone, which covers 3,092 of 7,624 lots (41%). The full mix is: HCTZ Housing Choice and Transport Zone (41%), NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (40%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (18%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (1%), RGZ Residential Growth Zone (0%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Hampton?

Across Hampton, the average maximum building height is 10.0 m. Height is set per zone in the planning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and can be varied by overlays and schedules. For the exact control on a specific address, generate a planning report.

Can I build a small second dwelling in Hampton?

Yes — 4,830 lots in Hampton appear eligible for a small second dwelling under the VPP small second dwelling provisions (Clause 52.18 / 54), based on lot size, zoning, and frontage. Eligibility is lot-specific: get a planning report on your address to confirm.

What's the median property price in Hampton?

The median sale price in Hampton over the past 24 months is $2,370,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Hampton?

Median weekly rent for a house in Hampton is $900.

What planning constraints apply in Hampton?

Across Hampton, 4.9% flood-affected, 11% with heritage controls, 2.9% near contaminated sites. These are suburb-wide percentages — every lot has its own combination. A planning report on a specific address shows exactly which controls apply.

What's the development potential of Hampton?

5,911 of 7,624 lots in Hampton show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 4,228 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 57.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Hampton

Suburb-wide stats are useful for context. For a buy-or-walk decision on a specific lot, you need every control, every constraint, and every clause cited to source.

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14-section report · planning scheme + overlays cross-referenced · cited to source

Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the Baysideplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (7,624 lots). Hazard overlays, demographics and rent drawn from Victorian Planning Provisions & planning schemes, Victorian Building Authority / building permit activity, Victoria in Future, and ABS Census 2021. Aggregated by ZoneDSS · last updated 2026-06-08.

Suburb-wide statistics — your specific lot may vary. Always run a planning report on the actual address before making a decision. How ZoneDSS works →