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Hoppers Crossing vs Werribee South.

Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $660,000 and $850,000. Hoppers Crossing edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Hoppers Crossing (median $660,000) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Werribee South ($850,000).

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 Werribee South (1038) sits above Hoppers Crossing (1021).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

Hoppers Crossing is the lower entry point at $660,000 median, 22% 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

Werribee South edges out on average school ICSEA (1038 vs 1021). Hoppers Crossing also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 66%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsHoppers Crossing vs Werribee South

Common questions

Is Hoppers Crossing or Werribee South cheaper to buy in?

Hoppers Crossing has the lower median house price at $660,000, roughly 22% below Werribee South ($850,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.

Does Hoppers Crossing or Werribee South have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Werribee South scores 1038 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 Werribee South?

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.

The numbers behind the take

Hoppers Crossing
Metric
Werribee South

Price & Market

$660,000
Median house
$850,000
$450,000
Median unit
$515,000
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$460/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$405/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
71.0%
Owner occupied
66.0%
26.0%
Renter occupied
30.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

18
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
100
Bike score
0
37,216
Population
2,392
37
Median age
45

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1021
Avg ICSEA
1038

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).