The size of Compton is approximately 87.7 square kilometres. The population of Compton in 2011 was 610 people. By 2016 the population was 703 showing a population growth of 15.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Compton is 50-59 years. Households in Compton are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Compton work in a trades occupation. In 2011, 88.5% of the homes in Compton were owner-occupied compared with 90.7% in 2016. Currently the median sales price of houses in the area is $517,250.