Hoppers Crossing
A 40.6% overseas-born share, 19 percentage points above the national figure, sits alongside a strongly detached housing pattern: 84.8% of dwellings are separate houses. With 37,216 residents and a median age of 37, Hoppers Crossing is 3 years younger than Australia overall, although its long-established streets are shifting older. Compared with newer Tarneit, the suburb has a more settled housing base, while its position near Werribee keeps major services within the broader area. A 26.7% renting share and 22.9% working from home show a mixed tenure and work profile because households combine local access with metropolitan commuting.
Population
37,216
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,580/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
59
Median House
$700K
October to December 2025
Separate houses account for 84.8% of dwellings, with 55.7% having 3 bedrooms and 35.6% having 4 or more, so the housing profile fits established families and buyers planning for space. The stated mortgage cost is $1,600 per month, while mortgage payments equal 23.4% of household income, higher than the 21.5% rent-to-income figure but with mortgage stress marked false.
For Buyers
Separate houses account for 84.8% of dwellings, with 55.7% having 3 bedrooms and 35.6% having 4 or more, so the housing profile fits established families and buyers planning for space. The stated mortgage cost is $1,600 per month, while mortgage payments equal 23.4% of household income, higher than the 21.5% rent-to-income figure but with mortgage stress marked false.
For Investors
Rental demand has a broad base: 26.7% of homes are rented, the weekly median rent is $340, and vacancy is 5.7%. This renter share is lower than the 34.4% outright-owner and 37.8% mortgaged shares, but detached stock can support family-oriented leasing because 84.8% of dwellings are separate houses. Hoppers Crossing recorded 54 development records in 12 months, so investors should check whether planning activity adds competing supply or improves local amenity. The wider forecast describes migration as Balanced and rent growth as 83.0%, supporting a measured rather than speculative approach. The 5.7% vacancy rate still calls for careful property selection and realistic rent assumptions.
Development Activity
Total DAs
92
Last 12 Months
59
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+391.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
$1.5M
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Hoppers Crossing
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Baden Powell P-9 College
The Grange P-12 College
Bellbridge Primary School
Cambridge Primary School
Mossfiel Primary School
Demographics
With a median age of 37, Hoppers Crossing is 3 years younger than the national figure, but its trajectory is ageing. The 40.6% overseas-born share is 19 percentage points above national, while university attainment is 32.5%, or 2.4 points above the national comparison. Households average 2.8 people, 0.3 above national, helping explain the 48.0% share of families with children. English ancestry is recorded for 8,386 residents and Indian ancestry for 3,018; Arabic (613), Punjabi (560), Hindi (408), Mandarin (382) and Urdu (292) are the leading listed languages. Compared with Werribee, it is similarly established, while services must work across varied household and language needs.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
84.8%
Houses
7.8%
Townhouse
7.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Ownership is split between 34.4% outright owners, 37.8% mortgage holders and 26.7% renters, while 84.8% of dwellings are separate houses. Compared with Tarneit's newer housing areas, Hoppers Crossing has a more mature detached profile, although established stock can carry renovation and maintenance trade-offs. The 55.7% three-bedroom share and 35.6% four-plus share explain the suburb's family orientation, while the latest price is higher than its 2013 level because the established market has repriced over time.
Mortgage / mo
$1,600
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (year ending Sep 2025), Homes Victoria bond data (year-ending median). Census 2021 median: $340.
$490
Bond data year ending Sep 2025 · houses $460 · units $405
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$691
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.7%
Unoccupied
765
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
48.0%
Couples with children
31.9%
Couples, no children
18.3%
Single parent
9,988
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads local employment at 16.2% with 1,677 workers, followed by Education at 10.3% (1,065), Construction at 9.4% (969), Transport at 9.0% (933) and Retail at 8.3% (859). This mix links household demand to care, schools, building and logistics while spreading exposure across 5 major industries. Labour-force participation is 59.8%, unemployment is 7.5%, and 59.4% of employed residents work full time. The SEIFA pattern is uneven: IEO, IER and IRSAD are all decile 4, but IRSD is decile 2, lower than the other 3 measures. That gap points to pockets of disadvantage despite household income sitting near the 51.6th percentile, so economic conditions are more mixed than the industry list alone suggests.
Unemployment
7.5%
Labour Force
18,042
Unemployed
1,362
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.4%
Part-time
33.5%
Participation
59.8%
Employed
16,680
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
32.5%
Postgraduate
9.9%
Born Overseas
40.6%
Dwellings
12,573
Transport to Work
Daily life is car-oriented: 66.6% travel as car drivers, compared with 3.5% using public transport, while 22.9% work from home. That makes road access important, although the local school network provides 9 options: 8 government schools spanning primary, secondary, P-9, P-12 and special education, plus 1 Catholic primary school. Exact enrolment zones should be checked against the address because school boundaries can differ by location. Safety needs closer attention than transport convenience: 3,367 recorded offences equate to 90.5 per 1,000 residents, led by 2,106 property and deception offences and 517 crimes against the person. IRSAD is decile 4, below the midpoint, and the 1.1% walking or cycling share is lower than public transport use because commuting patterns favour cars.
Drive
66.6%
Public Transport
3.5%
Walk / Cycle
1.1%
Work from Home
22.9%
Population Forecast
+1.37%/yr
(+43 people/yr)
EstablishedHoppers Crossing sits in an established forecast category, with annual growth of 1.37% and migration described as Balanced. Population change across the wider area is 17.4% over 10 years, while the shift trajectory is Aging: the senior share rises 5.4 points and the young share falls 3.9 points. Affordability worsened from 21.2% in 2011 to 29.5% in 2021, which can make entry harder than in 2011 and reinforce the ageing trajectory. Gentrification is marked Early signs with a score of 22, while the shift profile records Active at 63, so change is present but not uniform. Compared with a rapid fringe market, the 1.37% pace is steadier, with future demand more likely to reflect ageing households, balanced movement and redevelopment than a sudden population surge.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+15
Net Internal / yr
+44
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +22% since 2011, Accelerating: -0% → 22%
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
3,367
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
90.5
Offence Categories
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Hoppers Crossing compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hoppers Crossing a good suburb to live in?
Hoppers Crossing can suit households wanting established detached housing, with 84.8% separate houses and a median age of 37. Car dependence is high at 66.6%, while the crime rate of 90.5 per 1,000 deserves careful consideration.
What schools are in Hoppers Crossing?
Schools include 9 local options: 8 government schools spanning primary, secondary, P-9, P-12 and special education, plus 1 Catholic primary school. Check the exact enrolment zone before buying because boundaries can differ by address.
Is Hoppers Crossing safe?
Safety requires a balanced view. The recorded crime rate is 90.5 offences per 1,000 residents, with 3,367 total offences and 2,106 property and deception offences. Compare streets and recent local conditions before choosing a home.
Is Hoppers Crossing good for property investment?
It can suit a long-term investor seeking established detached stock, with 26.7% renting, $340 weekly rent and 5.7% vacancy. However, 54 development records in 12 months and the Balanced migration outlook make property selection and supply checks important.
How is Hoppers Crossing's population changing?
The suburb has 37,216 residents today. Its wider-area forecast points to 17.4% population change over 10 years and 1.37% annual growth, while the trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 5.4 points and the young share down 3.9.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), Valuer-General Victoria (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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