Hoppers Crossing
VIC 3029 · Wyndham
37,216 (2021) → 37,049 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Hoppers Crossing is a high growth suburb in Wyndham, VIC 3029, about 24km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $606K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 12 schools, a transport score of 95/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Hoppers Crossing has an overall score of 82/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 67/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3029 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: India (8.15%), New Zealand (2.82%), Philippines (2.53%), Myanmar (2.03%), England (1.95%)
Top languages: Arabic (3.24%), Punjabi (2.72%), Mandarin (2.29%), Hindi (2.13%), Italian (1.46%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
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
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1039 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St James the Apostle SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1037
- Cambridge Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1036
- Baden Powell P-9 CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 1006
- Bellbridge Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1003
- Warringa Park SchoolCombined · GovernmentICSEA 991
- Woodville Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 978
- St Peter Apostle SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 976
- Hoppers Crossing Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 975
- The Grange P-12 CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 973
- Mossfiel Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 951
- Warringa Park School-Bethany Road CampusCombined · Government
- Islamic College of Sport - Hoppers Crossing CampusSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Heathdale Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 2kmICSEA 1139
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1053
- Thomas Carr CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1061
- St Mary's College for the Deaf - Tarneit CampusCombined · Catholic · 2.2km
- Wyndham Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 948
- Hester Hornbrook Academy - WerribeeSecondary · Independent · 2.6km
- Baden Powell P-9 College-Tarneit CampusCombined · Government · 2.7km
- Truganina South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1042
- Al-Taqwa CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 1069
- Good News Lutheran CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.9kmICSEA 1116
- Suzanne Cory High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1165
- Westbourne Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1166
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around 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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Hoppers Crossing
Is Hoppers Crossing safe?
Hoppers Crossing has a residential safety score of 67/100, 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 7,634 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Hoppers Crossing?
In Hoppers Crossing, the .
How far is Hoppers Crossing from Melbourne CBD?
Hoppers Crossing is about 24.3 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 57 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Hoppers Crossing?
Hoppers Crossing has 12 schools, with an average ICSEA of 993 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Hoppers Crossing?
Hoppers Crossing has a transport score of 95/100 and 175 bus stops.