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HAMPTON-EAST

Is Hampton East Good for Retirees? (2026) — Healthcare, Parks & Lifestyle

Retirement guide to Hampton East. 3 medical facilities, 4 parks, 0 supermarkets, 2 pharmacies.

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Lisa Chang
Is Hampton East Good for Retirees? (2026) — Healthcare, Parks & Lifestyle

Retiree’s Guide to Hampton East (2026)

Retiree Score: 2/10

Retirement is about proximity — to your GP, your daily walk, your morning coffee, your community. Here is exactly what Hampton East offers across the categories that matter most.

FactorHampton EastWhat Retirees Need
Medical facilities33+ for comfort
Pharmacies21+ essential
Parks & green space45+ ideal
Supermarkets02+ for choice
Cafes1Daily routine
Places of worship1Community
Gyms/fitness1Active lifestyle

Healthcare Access

Hampton East has 3 medical facilities — adequate for routine GP visits.

FacilityAddressPhone
Nepean Family Medical Centre320 South Road, Hampton East+61 3 9553 4777
Medical One - Moorabbin844 Nepean Highway—
Centre Psychology—+61 466 988 738

Pharmacies (2): Barts TerryWhite Chemmart, Chemist Warehouse

Daily Walking & Green Space

Hampton East has 4 parks and reserves — a few options for daily exercise.

Your walking options:

  • Spring Road Park
  • GL Basterfield Park
  • Curley Rourke Reserve
  • Wishart Reserve

Daily Shopping & Errands

Morning Coffee & Social

1 cafes give Hampton East a smaller cafe scene — but every regular gets known quickly.

Cafes for your morning routine:

  • Naked Japan

Community & Worship

1 places of worship in Hampton East:

  • Immaculate Heart of Mary (Christian) — 441 Bluff Road

Staying Active

1 gyms and fitness centres:

  • Duke’s — 354 South Road, Hampton East

The Verdict

Consider carefully. Hampton East has gaps in some key areas for retirees. Check neighbouring suburbs for additional healthcare and daily amenity options.

Emergency Numbers

ServiceNumber
Emergency000
Nurse-on-Call1300 606 024
13SICK (home doctor)137425
My Aged Care1800 200 422

Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.

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