Hoppers Crossing vs Werribee South
The verdict
Hoppers Crossing is more affordable, with a median house price of $606K versus $851K in Werribee South. Hoppers Crossing rates higher for transport (95 vs 19). Werribee South is closer to the coast (2.8 km vs 9.1 km).
Scores
| Hoppers Crossing | Werribee South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 36 |
| Transport | 95 | 19 |
| Education | 60 | 55 |
| Liveability | 89 | 38 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hoppers Crossing | Werribee South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,216 | 2,392 |
| Median age | 37 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,580 | $1,601 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.9% | 29.7% |
| Born in Australia | 56.1% | 67.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.3 |
Growth: Hoppers Crossing High Growth · Werribee South High Growth
Property
| Hoppers Crossing | Werribee South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $606K | $851K |
| Median unit price | $438K | $469K |
| House price YoY | -3.1% | -13.4% |
| 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 | Werribee South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 384 | 502 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 438 | 669 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 304 | 209 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,634 | 5,560 |
Werribee South is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hoppers Crossing | Werribee South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 11 | 2 |
| Government | 9 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 994 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Hoppers Crossing · Werribee South
Transport
| Hoppers Crossing | Werribee South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 19 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 175 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 57 | 93 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 5.3 km |
Liveability
| Hoppers Crossing | Werribee South | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.0°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.5°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 530 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 11 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 16 | 5 |
| Parks | 86 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 29 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 32 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 8 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.1 km | 2.8 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.3 km | 27.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 3.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 5.6 km |
Population & growth
| Hoppers Crossing | Werribee South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 37,216 | 2,392 |
| Estimated 2025 | 37,049 | 2,525 |
| Projected 2041 | 67,206 | 4,320 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.11% | 1.36% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Hoppers Crossing or Werribee South?
Hoppers Crossing is more affordable, with a median house price of $606K versus $851K.
Which has better public transport, Hoppers Crossing or Werribee South?
Hoppers Crossing has the higher transport score (Hoppers Crossing 95/100 vs Werribee South 19/100).
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