Hoppers Crossing vs Tarneit
Hoppers Crossing (median $660,000) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Tarneit ($665,000).
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Hoppers Crossing and Tarneit side by side
| Measure | Hoppers Crossing | Tarneit |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $660,000 | $665,000 |
| Median unit | $450,000 | $480,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $460/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $405/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1021 | 1047 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 37,216 | 56,370 |
| Median age | 37 | 30 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 474 mm | 469 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.2°C | 26.4°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Hoppers Crossing scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Tarneit (1047) sits above Hoppers Crossing (1021).
- For buyers
- Hoppers Crossing is the lower entry point at $660,000 median, 1% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Tarneit edges out on average school ICSEA (1047 vs 1021). Tarneit also has a higher family-household share (86% vs 76%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Hoppers Crossing vs Tarneit: common questions
Is Hoppers Crossing or Tarneit cheaper to buy in?
Hoppers Crossing has the lower median house price at $660,000, roughly 1% below Tarneit ($665,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Hoppers Crossing or Tarneit have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Tarneit scores 1047 vs 1021 in Hoppers Crossing. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Hoppers Crossing or Tarneit?
Hoppers Crossing scores 18/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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