Hoppers Crossing vs Tarneit
The verdict
Hoppers Crossing is more affordable, with a median house price of $606K versus $650K in Tarneit. Hoppers Crossing rates higher for liveability (89 vs 78). Tarneit rates higher for education (73 vs 60). Hoppers Crossing is closer to the coast (9.1 km vs 13.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Hoppers Crossing rates higher (67 vs 62/100 in Tarneit).
Scores
| Hoppers Crossing | Tarneit | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 80 |
| Transport | 95 | 89 |
| Education | 60 | 73 |
| Liveability | 89 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hoppers Crossing | Tarneit | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,216 | 56,370 |
| Median age | 37 | 30 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,580 | $2,103 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.9% | 53.6% |
| Born in Australia | 56.1% | 37.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.4 |
Growth: Hoppers Crossing High Growth · Tarneit High Growth
Property
| Hoppers Crossing | Tarneit | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $606K | $650K |
| Median unit price | $438K | $443K |
| House price YoY | -3.1% | -0.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Hoppers Crossing | Tarneit | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | 62 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 384 | 435 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 438 | 436 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 304 | 389 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,634 | 5,723 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hoppers Crossing | Tarneit | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 12 | 19 |
| Government | 9 | 11 |
| Independent | 1 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 993 | 1,058 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hoppers Crossing · Tarneit
Transport
| Hoppers Crossing | Tarneit | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 89 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 175 | 152 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 57 | 61 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Hoppers Crossing | Tarneit | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 26.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 13.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 530 |
| Supermarkets | 11 | 8 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 16 | 7 |
| Parks | 86 | 163 |
| Playgrounds | 29 | 25 |
| Swimming pools | 32 | 17 |
| Medical GPs | 8 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.1 km | 13.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.3 km | 26.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 6.4 km |
Population & growth
| Hoppers Crossing | Tarneit | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 37,216 | 56,370 |
| Estimated 2025 | 37,049 | 57,655 |
| Projected 2041 | 67,206 | 101,795 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.11% | 0.57% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hoppers Crossing or Tarneit?
Hoppers Crossing has the higher residential safety score (Hoppers Crossing 67/100 vs Tarneit 62/100).
Which is more affordable, Hoppers Crossing or Tarneit?
Hoppers Crossing is more affordable, with a median house price of $606K versus $650K.
Which has better schools, Hoppers Crossing or Tarneit?
Tarneit has a higher average school ICSEA (Hoppers Crossing 993 vs Tarneit 1058; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hoppers Crossing or Tarneit?
Hoppers Crossing has the higher transport score (Hoppers Crossing 95/100 vs Tarneit 89/100).
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