Hoppers Crossing vs Werribee
Werribee (median $641,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Hoppers Crossing ($660,000).
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Hoppers Crossing and Werribee side by side
| Measure | Hoppers Crossing | Werribee |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $660,000 | $641,000 |
| Median unit | $450,000 | $440,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $460/wk | $460/wk |
| Unit rent | $405/wk | $405/wk |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 64.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 33.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1021 | 1010 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 84 |
| Transit score | 0 | 100 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 37,216 | 50,027 |
| Median age | 37 | 35 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 474 mm | 481 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.2°C | 26.1°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
Werribee scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 84/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Hoppers Crossing (1021) sits above Werribee (1010).
- For buyers
- Werribee is the lower entry point at $641,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Werribee offers the higher gross rental yield (3.73% vs 3.62%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Hoppers Crossing edges out on average school ICSEA (1021 vs 1010).
Hoppers Crossing vs Werribee: common questions
Is Hoppers Crossing or Werribee cheaper to buy in?
Werribee has the lower median house price at $641,000, roughly 3% below Hoppers Crossing ($660,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Hoppers Crossing or Werribee have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Hoppers Crossing scores 1021 vs 1010 in Werribee. 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?
Werribee scores 84/100 on walkability vs 18/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Hoppers Crossing or Werribee?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.73% in Werribee vs 3.62% in Hoppers Crossing. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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