City of Melton

Hoppers Crossing

VIC3029

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.

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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

Median House PriceSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

$660,000

Median Unit PriceSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

$450,000

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

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 2026

3.62%

Based on $660,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

4.68%

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 2026

71%

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.

Offence Summary

3,026

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences2,278 (75.3%)
A Crimes against the person402 (13.3%)
E Justice procedures offences180 (5.9%)
D Public order and security offences90 (3.0%)
C Drug offences71 (2.3%)

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.

Walk Score

18

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Hoppers Crossing.

Local schools for Hoppers Crossing

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Government School Catchment

Baden Powell P-9 College

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Cambridge Primary School

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The Grange P-12 College

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

639 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

26.0°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

6.5°C

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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.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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