Hoppers Crossing
VICHoppers Crossing is a declining suburb in VIC with 37,216 residents.
- SAL code
- 21203
- SA2
- 213051361
- Population
- 37,216
- LGA
- Wyndham
Hoppers Crossing, VIC had 37,216 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 5.4% decline over the last five years. The predominant age group is 25-34 years, and the median age sits at 37. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $1,600 a month. Around 71.2% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned with a mortgage at 37.3%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 84.8% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 87 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Suburb analysis
Hoppers Crossing, VIC at a glance
Hoppers Crossing is an established outer-west Melbourne suburb ~24 km from the CBD in the City of Wyndham, on the Werribee train line. Most stock is 1970s-90s brick family homes on generous blocks, with townhouses gradually filling subdivided lots. The data tiles below cover the demographic baseline; this card adds the live market, lifestyle and council pipeline.
For homebuyers
Hoppers Crossing suits buyers who want space and infrastructure on a working budget. The streetscape is mostly brick 3- and 4-bedroom houses on standard-to-large blocks, built across the 1970s-90s as the suburb grew out from the 1970 opening of the railway station. Pacific Werribee (formerly Werribee Plaza) anchors retail just to the south, and Hoppers Crossing station puts Southern Cross ~32 minutes away on the Werribee line every 20 minutes (Metro Trains). Skeleton Creek runs through the suburb's open space, and notable schools include Mossfiel Primary, Heathdale Christian College and Good News Lutheran College. Princes Freeway access is direct for drivers heading to Geelong or the CBD. In short: a settled, multicultural family suburb with rail, retail and school options on the doorstep at outer-west Melbourne pricing.
For investors
Hoppers Crossing is a moderate-yield outer-west market with a deep transaction base. Median house sale $670,000 against $480/week rent gives a 3.80% gross yield; units $459,750 / $430 rent → 4.68% (Your Investment Property May 2026). 12-month house growth +8.06%; quarterly +2.21%. 733 house sales and 74 unit sales in the last 12 months — one of the deeper outer-Melbourne markets at this price point. Days-on-market 24 (houses), 18 (units).
Strengths
- Solid recent capital growth (+8.06% YoY houses; +2.21% quarterly, Your Investment Property May 2026).
- Deep transaction market — 733 house + 74 unit sales in 12 months makes entry and exit straightforward.
- Direct Werribee-line rail to Southern Cross (~32 min) and Pacific Werribee retail anchor support tenant demand.
- Median house at $670K keeps the suburb accessible relative to inner and middle-ring Melbourne (Your Investment Property May 2026).
Trade-offs
- House yield ~3.80% is modest — this is a growth-and-hold market, not a cashflow play.
- Vacancy ~2.74% (2026) is balanced rather than tight; expect normal leasing competition.
- Unit growth has lagged houses (+2.17% YoY vs +8.06%) and the unit market is much thinner (74 sales/yr).
- 1970s-90s housing stock means older systems (roofs, kitchens, bathrooms) are common; budget for maintenance or refurbishment.
What's coming
Wyndham City's 2025/26 budget includes $165.1M of capital works, with $80.9M on roads and footpaths and $20.8M on open space. Hoppers Crossing-specific deliveries cover the new Mossfiel Community Garden, off-leash dog parks at Cambridge Reserve, and three completed road upgrades under the $8.4M annual Road Reconstruction Program (Warring Crescent, Moffatt Crescent, Mossfiel Drive and Danube Drive in current rebuilds).
Bottom line
For homebuyers: an established outer-west family suburb with rail, retail and a wide school choice at accessible pricing. For investors: a deep, growth-leaning market with moderate yields and balanced vacancy.
Population
?37,216
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
-5.4%
3yr: +0.7% · 10yr: -8.4%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$1,580/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
37
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?3/10
SA2 · more disadvantaged
Unemployment
?6.3%
SA2 · Q4 2025
Schools
9
7 primary, 3 secondary
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?34
17 long day, 10 OSHC, 3 family
Parks & green space
?87
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
?298
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
?412
Wyndham · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on rental bond lodgements recorded by the state government.
Median House Sale Price
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (suburb-level quarterly medians).
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Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from VIC police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Hoppers Crossing - North (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Hoppers Crossing suburb alone is ~37,216 (Census 2021).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 17,670 to 18,359 over 24 years, averaging 0.2% per year.
Schools
10 in suburbSector
8 public · 2 private
Type
6 primary · 1 secondary · 2 K-12 · 1 special
Total enrolment
7,755
Avg per school
776
Government school catchment
Catchment data is not yet available for VIC.
Source when available: Victorian Department of Education / Vicmap School Zones.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 0.8%Almost entirely detached houses (84.8%), owner-occupied (71.2%), built for families (56% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
VIC 29%
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire risk
Source: VIC DTP Designated Bushfire Prone Area
As of Apr 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Flood risk
Source: VIC DTP Vicmap Planning Overlay (flood codes)
As of Apr 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Planning zones
15 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRZ1 | General Residential Zone Schedule 1Residential | 62.5% | 11.20 km² |
| LDRZ | Low Density Residential ZoneResidential | 9.0% | 1.62 km² |
| IN3Z | Industrial 3 ZoneIndustrial | 6.2% | 1.11 km² |
| TRZ2 | TRZ2Special use | 3.8% | 0.69 km² |
| UFZ | Urban Floodway ZoneWaterway | 3.8% | 0.68 km² |
| PPRZ | Public Park and Recreation ZoneRecreation | 3.3% | 0.59 km² |
| IN1Z | Industrial 1 ZoneIndustrial | 2.6% | 0.46 km² |
| C1Z | Commercial 1 ZoneBusiness | 2.2% | 0.40 km² |
| PUZ2 | Public Use Zone Schedule 2Special use | 1.8% | 0.32 km² |
| TRZ1 | TRZ1Special use | 1.8% | 0.32 km² |
| TRZ3 | TRZ3Special use | 1.5% | 0.28 km² |
| PUZ1 | Public Use Zone Schedule 1Special use | 0.5% | 0.09 km² |
| C2Z | Commercial 2 ZoneBusiness | 0.5% | 0.08 km² |
| PUZ3 | Public Use Zone Schedule 3Special use | 0.3% | 0.06 km² |
| MUZ | Mixed Use ZoneResidential | 0.1% | 0.02 km² |
Source: VIC DTP Vicmap Planning Zones (ZONE_VIC/2026-04-29/08783d2926383881) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.