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Brighton East vs Hampton

Two neighbouring Melbourne suburbs, 2.5 km apart, on the same open data. Brighton East scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

Brighton EastHampton
Active6890
Safety8274
Wealth9295
Value1982
Parks1114
Cafés4040
Transit5068
Green space2920
Active & healthy4945
Schools nearby (OSM)8046
Median rent$600/wk $500/wk
Median house price (Oct–Dec 2025)$2,170,000$2,227,500
House sales this quarter6244
Population16,75713,518
Full profile Brighton East in full Hampton in full

Scores are percentiles across all 216 Melbourne suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Brighton East safer than Hampton?

Brighton East scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Brighton East or Hampton?

Brighton East has the lower median house price of the two ($2,170,000 vs $2,227,500).

Should I live in Brighton East or Hampton?

Brighton East scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Brighton East or Hampton.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Melbourne suburbs →