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Population
Hoppers Crossing is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends
As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Hoppers Crossing is around 37,267. This figure reflects an increase of 51 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 37,216. The current population is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 37,265 residents based on the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 62 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,090 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 70.0% to overall population gains during recent periods.
For projections, AreaSearch is using ABS/Geoscience Australia's 2024 release with a base year of 2022 for SA2 areas and VIC State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2023 for areas not covered by this data, adjusting with weighted aggregation methods. By 2041, the suburb is projected to grow by 5,061 persons, reflecting a total increase of 13.6% over the 16-year period.
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Development
AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Hoppers Crossing, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally
AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Hoppers Crossing had around 48 dwelling approvals per year. Between FY-21 to FY-25, approximately 241 homes were approved, with an additional 32 in FY-26 so far. This new supply has likely met demand due to population decline.
The average value of new dwellings is $400,000. In FY-26, $29.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded. Compared to Greater Melbourne, Hoppers Crossing has significantly less development activity (92.0% below regional average per person). This limited supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. New development consists of 47.0% detached dwellings and 53.0% townhouses or apartments. This shift from the area's existing housing (85.0% houses) indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and changing lifestyles. The location has approximately 931 people per dwelling approval, demonstrating an established market.
Future projections show Hoppers Crossing adding 5,059 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.
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Infrastructure
Hoppers Crossing has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 34 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Hoppers Crossing Town Centre Urban Design Framework, Ison Road Extension, West Tarneit Station, and Harlow Tarneit. The following list details those most relevant.
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East Werribee Precinct
A major long-term urban renewal precinct on Victorian Government-owned land in Melbourne's western corridor. In September 2025, Development Victoria was appointed as master developer to lead a 30-year transformation of the site into a mixed-use precinct combining housing, jobs and community services. The precinct is planned to deliver around 7,000 new homes including at least 10 percent affordable housing, and is targeted to support up to 60,000 jobs across sectors including health, education, agritech, advanced manufacturing, renewables, and government and commercial services. Phase 1 is underway and focuses on planning, design, land remediation and enabling infrastructure ahead of a future delivery phase to be facilitated in partnership with the private sector. The precinct is anchored by major committed investments including the 271 million dollar Wyndham Law Courts, the upgraded Werribee Mercy Hospital, the completed Sneydes Road interchange, the Werribee Open Range Zoo upgrade, and new schools at Point Cook South West (Yurran P-9 College and Ngurraga School) opening in 2026.
West Tarneit Station
New V/Line station under construction on the Geelong Line near Leakes Road and Davis Road in Tarneit. The project will provide an accessible pedestrian underpass, two platforms, a 4-bay bus interchange, about 400 commuter car spaces, secure Parkiteer bicycle storage for 26 bikes, 30 bike hoops, walking and cycling paths, seating and landscaped public areas. Major platform and underpass works were completed during a January 2026 construction blitz, with further precinct, interchange, car park, pathway, shelter and station building works continuing ahead of opening later in 2026.
Hoppers Crossing Town Centre Urban Design Framework
Urban design framework to coordinate broader improvements to the Hoppers Crossing Town Centre, creating better public spaces, parks, streets, and amenities for people and businesses. The framework sets goals and requirements for the physical environment such as building heights and land use to promote better social and economic outcomes. Community consultation phase has been completed and the project team is evaluating outcomes to develop a vision statement and factsheet for further stages.
Harlow Tarneit
A masterplanned community offering premium land and house packages in Melbourne's fastest-growing suburb. Features 100,000m2 of parklands, wetlands and green open space, proposed private college, future childcare centre and government primary school on-site. Located 2km from Tarneit with two future Town Centres adjacent to the community.
Tarneit Indoor Sports Facility
A $60 million indoor sports facility featuring four indoor multi-use sport courts, four community program rooms, cafe, office areas and associated amenities including parking. The design will consider options for future expansion including additional indoor courts, gymnastics hall and associated services and amenities subject to future funding. The facility will be located within walking distance from Tarneit Train Station and will establish a major sport, health and wellbeing hub in Wyndham's north.
Grange Community Centre and Reserve Enhancement
A $3.75 million redevelopment of the existing community centre and sports fields, completed in June 2020. The project included upgrades to the existing community centre plus three new community rooms, meeting room, welcoming reception and seating area, lounge space, landscaped courtyard with public WiFi, new playground, sheltered seating and picnic tables. The facade features bird artwork by contemporary artist Brian Robinson. Sports field lighting was also installed for evening use by local soccer clubs. The centre now serves over 1200 people per week with lifelong learning opportunities, childcare, playgroups, health and wellbeing programs, workshops, community gatherings and events.
Hoppers Crossing Shopping Centre Redevelopment
A comprehensive $18 million redevelopment of the shopping centre that transformed the former Target store into a full-line Coles supermarket, added 20 new specialty retail stores, and expanded car parking facilities. The project serves as a key convenience centre for the rapidly growing Hoppers Crossing community and surrounding areas.
Marigold Tarneit
A masterplanned residential community offering 900 new homes with convenient and connected lifestyle in Tarneit North. The development spans 60 hectares with over 14 hectares reserved for natural open space, featuring parks, playgrounds, wetlands, and Linear Creek Reserve. Stage 8 has reached major milestone with titling completed and construction substantially finished, with land lots still available for purchase.
Employment
Hoppers Crossing shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia
Hoppers Crossing has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. Its unemployment rate was 7.3% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.6%. As of December 2025, 19,460 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 2.6% higher than Greater Melbourne's rate of 4.8%.
Workforce participation is similar to Greater Melbourne at 69.9%. According to Census responses, 21.7% of residents work from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and transport, postal & warehousing. The area has a notable concentration in transport, postal & warehousing, with employment levels at 2.1 times the regional average.
Professional & technical services have limited presence, with 5.7% employment compared to 10.1% regionally. Employment opportunities locally appear limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population and resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in May-25, employment increased by 3.6%, labour force grew by 4.2%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Melbourne saw employment rise by 2.4%, labour force grow by 2.8%, and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Hoppers Crossing's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localised population projections.
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Income
Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for the financial year ended June 2023 shows that Hoppers Crossing has lower incomes compared to national averages. The median income is $42,975 and the average income stands at $49,665. In contrast, Greater Melbourne's median income was $57,688 with an average of $75,164 in the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% from July 2023 to March 2026, estimated incomes would be approximately $47,109 (median) and $54,443 (average). According to the Census conducted in August 2021, household, family, and personal incomes in Hoppers Crossing rank modestly, between the 26th and 40th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 34.6% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (12,894 residents), similar to the broader area where 32.8% fall into this bracket. After accounting for housing expenses, 85.3% of income remains for other expenses.
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Housing
Hoppers Crossing is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Dwelling structure in Hoppers Crossing, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 84.8% houses and 15.1% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Melbourne metropolitan area's 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Hoppers Crossing stood at 34.8%, with mortgaged properties at 38.3% and rented dwellings at 26.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,600, lower than Melbourne metro's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in Hoppers Crossing was recorded at $340, compared to Melbourne metro's $390. Nationally, Hoppers Crossing's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are less than the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Hoppers Crossing has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households account for 76.4% of all households, including 37.6% couples with children, 23.5% couples without children, and 13.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 23.6%, with lone person households at 20.5% and group households comprising 3.1%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Melbourne average of 2.6.
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Local Schools & Education
Educational attainment in Hoppers Crossing aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics
The area's university qualification rate is 23.9%, significantly lower than the SA3 area average of 37.0%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 15.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 33.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (21.9%). Educational participation is high at 31.1%, with 10.4% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 5.2% pursuing tertiary education.
Educational participation is notably high, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.4% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 5.2% pursuing tertiary education.
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Transport
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Hoppers Crossing has 178 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 14 different routes that together facilitate 5,188 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents on average located 201 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards due to its residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation at 86%, while 9% use trains. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional average.
According to the 2021 Census, 21.7% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 741 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 29 weekly trips per individual stop. A map accompanies this data, showing the 100 nearest stops to the location's centrepoint.
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Health
Health outcomes in Hoppers Crossing are marginally below the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts
Hoppers Crossing shows below-average health indicators based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is extremely low at 47% of the total population (~17,355 people), compared to Greater Melbourne's 56.7% and the national average of 55.7%.
The most common medical conditions are asthma (8.0%) and arthritis (7.4%), while 70.0% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne. Health outcomes among working-age residents are typical. The area has 17.6% of residents aged 65 and over (6,558 people), higher than Greater Melbourne's 15.0%. Senior health outcomes present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
Hoppers Crossing is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics
Hoppers Crossing has a high level of cultural diversity, with 40.6% of its population born overseas and 40.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Hoppers Crossing, accounting for 49.1% of people. Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Melbourne, comprising 9.6% of Hoppers Crossing's population versus 5.6%.
The top three ancestry groups are English (18.3%), Australian (18.2%), and Other (18.0%). Notably, Maltese, Indian, and Lebanese ethnicities have higher representation in Hoppers Crossing compared to the regional average: Maltese at 3.0% versus 1.1%, Indian at 6.6% versus 4.2%, and Lebanese at 1.7% versus 0.8%.
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Age
Hoppers Crossing's population is slightly younger than the national pattern
Hoppers Crossing has a median age of 37, which matches Greater Melbourne's figure of 37 and is comparable to Australia's median age of 38. The 55-64 age group constitutes 12.6% of Hoppers Crossing's population, higher than Greater Melbourne's percentage. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort makes up 13.6%, which is less prevalent compared to Greater Melbourne. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 3.9% to 6.0% of the population. Meanwhile, the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 12.7% to 11.5%. By 2041, projections show significant changes in Hoppers Crossing's age structure. The 75-84 group is expected to grow by 54%, reaching 3,440 people from the current figure of 2,236. Those aged 65 and above are projected to account for 58% of population growth. Conversely, the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.