Hoppers Crossing vs Werribee
The verdict
Werribee is more affordable, with a median house price of $598K versus $606K in Hoppers Crossing. Hoppers Crossing rates higher for liveability (89 vs 82). Hoppers Crossing has a shorter estimated CBD commute (57 vs 68 min). On the separate residential safety score, Hoppers Crossing rates higher (67 vs 54/100 in Werribee).
Scores
| Hoppers Crossing | Werribee | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 79 |
| Transport | 95 | 92 |
| Education | 60 | 60 |
| Liveability | 89 | 82 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Hoppers Crossing | Werribee | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,216 | 50,027 |
| Median age | 37 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,580 | $1,645 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.9% | 36.0% |
| Born in Australia | 56.1% | 59.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Hoppers Crossing High Growth · Werribee High Growth
Property
| Hoppers Crossing | Werribee | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $606K | $598K |
| Median unit price | $438K | $415K |
| House price YoY | -3.1% | -3.9% |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | 54 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 384 | 564 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 438 | 414 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 304 | 490 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,634 | 7,524 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Hoppers Crossing | Werribee | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 11 | 18 |
| Government | 9 | 11 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 994 | 1,028 |
See the full school list on each profile: Hoppers Crossing · Werribee
Transport
| Hoppers Crossing | Werribee | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 92 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 175 | 244 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 57 | 68 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.9 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Hoppers Crossing | Werribee | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 16 | 20 |
| Parks | 86 | 134 |
| Playgrounds | 29 | 44 |
| Swimming pools | 32 | 36 |
| Medical GPs | 8 | 8 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 9.1 km | 8.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.3 km | 30.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 8.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.3 km | 5.4 km |
Population & growth
| Hoppers Crossing | Werribee | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 37,216 | 50,027 |
| Estimated 2025 | 37,049 | 72,626 |
| Projected 2041 | 67,206 | 90,341 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.11% | 9.77% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Hoppers Crossing or Werribee?
Hoppers Crossing has the higher residential safety score (Hoppers Crossing 67/100 vs Werribee 54/100).
Which is more affordable, Hoppers Crossing or Werribee?
Werribee is more affordable, with a median house price of $598K versus $606K.
Which has better schools, Hoppers Crossing or Werribee?
Werribee has a higher average school ICSEA (Hoppers Crossing 994 vs Werribee 1028; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Hoppers Crossing or Werribee?
Hoppers Crossing has the higher transport score (Hoppers Crossing 95/100 vs Werribee 92/100).
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