Hopetoun
VIC 3396 · Yarriambiack
694 (2021) → 672 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Hopetoun is a declining suburb in Yarriambiack, VIC 3396, about 330km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $164K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 246km inland. Hopetoun has an overall score of 16/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 34/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: India (1.73%), England (1.3%), Malaysia (0.43%), New Zealand (0.43%)
Top languages: Malayalam (1.87%), French (0.43%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 968 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 986
- Hopetoun P-12 CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 951
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
No data
No outdoor amenities matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Hopetoun
Is Hopetoun safe?
Hopetoun has a residential safety score of 34/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,323 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Hopetoun?
In Hopetoun, the .
How far is Hopetoun from Melbourne CBD?
Hopetoun is about 329.9 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Hopetoun?
Hopetoun has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 969 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Hopetoun?
Hopetoun has a transport score of 0/100 and 2 bus stops.