Hoppers Crossing at a glance
Median house
$660,000
Median unit
$450,000
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
37.2k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Hoppers Crossing.
The postcode for Hoppers Crossing is 3029 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
The median house price in Hoppers Crossing is $660,000.
Hoppers Crossing (3029) sits in the Melton region of Victoria. The median house here is $660,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Hoppers Crossing has roughly 37,216 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Hoppers Crossing scores 18/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hoppers Crossing's population at 37,216, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
37,216
Median age
37
Family households
76%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $660,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $450,000, roughly 32% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $132,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Hoppers Crossing on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$660,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $450,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$405/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
$660,000
$450,000
37,216
Median age: 37
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.62% (median rent $460/wk against a $660,000 price tag). Units yield 4.68% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (26%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.62%
Based on $660,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.68%
Based on $450,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202671%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
3,026
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
18
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hoppers Crossing.
Local schools for Hoppers Crossing
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Government School Catchment
Baden Powell P-9 College
Cambridge Primary School
The Grange P-12 College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Hoppers Crossing.
- What is the median house price in Hoppers Crossing?
- The median house price in Hoppers Crossing, VIC 3029 is $660,000. The median unit price is $450,000.
- What is the Hoppers Crossing postcode?
- Hoppers Crossing is in the 3029 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Melton region.
- Where is Hoppers Crossing?
- Hoppers Crossing is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3029. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Melton region.
- What is the average rent in Hoppers Crossing?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $405.
- What schools are in Hoppers Crossing?
- There are 20 schools serving Hoppers Crossing on this page, including Baden Powell P-9 College, St James the Apostle School, Cambridge Primary School.
- How walkable is Hoppers Crossing?
- Hoppers Crossing has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Hoppers Crossing?
- Hoppers Crossing is close to Truganina, Werribee, Williams Landing, Wyndham Vale, Tarneit.
- What is the population of Hoppers Crossing?
- The population of Hoppers Crossing is approximately 37,216 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
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