Hoppers Crossing, VIC: suburb profile

The population of Hoppers Crossing VIC is 37,216 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Hoppers Crossing is $691 per week ($35,932 per year). Median rent in Hoppers Crossing is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Hoppers Crossing has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Hoppers Crossing has a population density of 2,076 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Hoppers Crossing is India. The most common religion is No religion (26.4% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Arabic. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hoppers Crossing is $1,600.

There were 3,920 recorded offences in Hoppers Crossing in 2025-25, a rate of 105 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1,967 offences).

Population
37,216
Census 2021
Median income
$691/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$340/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
37years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au), 2025-25.

Hoppers Crossing vs the typical VIC suburb

The median personal income in Hoppers Crossing is $691 a week, 10% below the typical VIC suburb ($767). That ranks 894th of 1,274 VIC suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $340 a week, $24 more than the typical VIC suburb. Rent takes 21.5% of the median household income here, against 19.1% in the typical VIC suburb. The median resident is 37, 6 years younger than in the typical VIC suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureHoppers CrossingTypical VICDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$691/wk$767/wk −10%$766/wk
Household income$1,580/wk$1,687/wk −6%$1,637/wk
Rent$340/wk$316/wk +8%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,600/mo$1,723/mo −7%$1,733/mo
Median age3743 −6 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.5%19.1% +2.4 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Hoppers Crossing, the typical VIC suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Hoppers Crossing Population

37,216 residents at the 2021 Census.

Hoppers Crossing Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$691/wk
$35,932 per year
Ranked 5,640 of 14,663
Median Rent
$340/wk
$1,473 per month
Ranked 3,592 of 14,663
Median Age
37years
1 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,600/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Hoppers Crossing Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,580/wk
Median rent $340/wk
Rent to income 21.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Hoppers Crossing against your income

About $6,847 a month
Median rent $340/wk
Left after rent $1,240/wk
Rent share 21.5%

Hoppers Crossing Schools

26
schools nearby
14
government
1038
avg ICSEA score
21,027
total students
Westbourne Grammar School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 2,121 students
1166
ICSEA
Suzanne Cory High School Government
Secondary · 9-12 · 922 students
1165
ICSEA
Heathdale Christian College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 2,367 students
1139
ICSEA
Stella Maris Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 729 students
1101
ICSEA
Al-Taqwa College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 2,617 students
1069
ICSEA
St Clare's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 442 students
1069
ICSEA
Thomas Carr College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,347 students
1061
ICSEA
Point Cook Prep - Year 9 College Government
Combined · Prep-9 · 1,306 students
1056
ICSEA
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 441 students
1053
ICSEA
Truganina South Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 594 students
1042
ICSEA
St James the Apostle School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 387 students
1037
ICSEA
Cambridge Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 660 students
1036
ICSEA
Baden Powell P-9 College Government
Combined · Prep-9 · 827 students
1006
ICSEA
Bellbridge Primary School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 583 students
1003
ICSEA
Warringa Park School Government
Combined · U · 703 students
991
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 26 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Hoppers Crossing, with a map

Hoppers Crossing Map

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People in Hoppers Crossing

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.2% (18,685) Female 49.8% (18,530)

Population Density

2,076
people per km²
37,216 people · 17.9 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,793
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

India
8.2%
New Zealand
2.8%
Philippines
2.5%
Myanmar
2.0%
England
1.9%
China
1.7%
Italy
1.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Arabic
3.2%
Punjabi
2.7%
Mandarin
2.3%
Hindi
2.1%
Italian
1.5%
Urdu
1.4%
Vietnamese
1.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
22.5%
Australian
22.4%
Indian
8.1%
Irish
5.8%
Italian
5.8%
Scottish
5.7%
Chinese
4.1%
Maltese
3.7%
Filipino
3.5%
German
2.6%
Lebanese
2.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
26.4%
Catholic
23.2%
Islam
8.9%
Not stated
7.3%
Hinduism
6.3%
Anglican
5.7%
Christian (other)
3.5%
Baptist
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
49.2% 14,823
Separated
3.4% 1,038
Divorced
8.0% 2,402
Widowed
4.1% 1,244
Never married
35.3% 10,638

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
40.8%
Couple: no children under 15
21.7%
Couple: no children
21.3%
One parent: children under 15
8.3%
One parent: no children under 15
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
20.5%
2 persons
30.5%
3 persons
18.6%
4 persons
17.8%
5 persons
7.3%
6+ persons
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Hoppers Crossing

Housing Tenure

Of the 12,584 occupied private dwellings in Hoppers Crossing at the 2021 Census, 26.3% were rented, 33.9% owned outright and 37.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.1% 136 dwellings
Owned outright
33.9% 4,264 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
37.3% 4,693 dwellings
Rented
26.3% 3,308 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.5% 187 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
91.6%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
6.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.9%
2 bedrooms
7.7%
3 bedrooms
55.7%
4 bedrooms
30.3%
5 bedrooms
4.5%
6+ bedrooms
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.7%
$300-$449/mo
2.0%
$450-$599/mo
1.9%
$600-$799/mo
3.9%
$800-$999/mo
6.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
19.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
24.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
25.1%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
6.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.0%
1 vehicle
34.6%
2 vehicles
38.0%
3 vehicles
13.9%
4+ vehicles
8.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Hoppers Crossing

Employment

Employed full-time
36.3% 9,905 people
Employed part-time
20.5% 5,596 people
Unemployed
5.0% 1,357 people
Not in labour force
38.2% 10,414 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
23.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.6%
Community & Personal Service
13.7%
Clerical & Administrative
12.6%
Managers
9.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
9.2%
Labourers
7.9%
Sales Workers
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
1.1%
$300-$399/wk
1.9%
$400-$499/wk
5.0%
$500-$649/wk
4.1%
$650-$799/wk
6.8%
$800-$999/wk
7.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.7%
$4,000+/wk
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
15.6%
$1-$149/wk
4.4%
$150-$299/wk
7.2%
$300-$399/wk
4.7%
$400-$499/wk
3.5%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
9.4%
$800-$999/wk
11.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.2%
$3,500+/wk
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.0%
Did not go to work
15.4%
Car (passenger)
6.2%
Train
3.0%
Walked only
0.9%
Truck
0.9%
Other
0.7%
Bus
0.7%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.5%
Bicycle
0.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.3%
Ferry
0.0%
Tram/Light Rail
0.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
64.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
16.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
6.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
34.0%
Bachelor Degree
27.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.3%
Postgraduate Degree
12.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.1%
Certificate I/II
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
22.8%
Engineering
19.1%
Society & Culture
12.4%
Health
10.1%
Education
8.2%
Information Technology
8.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.1%
Architecture & Building
6.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.4%
Creative Arts
2.8%
Agriculture & Environment
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
29.2%
Secondary: Government
22.6%
Vocational Education
13.8%
Pre-school
9.8%
Primary: Catholic
8.1%
Secondary: Catholic
6.0%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
87.6%
Has need for assistance
6.4%
Need for assistance not stated
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
3,011
Asthma
1,387
Diabetes
1,274
Arthritis
1,078
Heart disease
917
Lung condition
565
Cancer
375
Stroke
329
Kidney disease
317
Dementia
73

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.1% 3,980
Did not provide
85.9% 24,198

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
9.7% 2,751
Not a volunteer
90.3% 25,541

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.0% 13
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 19
Previously served
2.3% 656
Never served
97.6% 27,775

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
31.8%
1 child
13.9%
2 children
29.7%
3 children
16.2%
4 children
6.3%
5+ children
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
95
1951: 1960
472
1961: 1970
1,149
1971: 1980
962
1981: 1990
1,477
1991: 2000
1,343
2001: 2010
3,608
2011: 2015
2,206
2016
555
2017
533
2018
665
2019
690
2020
186
2021
61

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

10.9%
moved in the last year
33.0%
moved in the last 5 years
7.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
31,004
Moved from VIC
2,608
Moved: same area (SA2)
720
Moved from overseas
210
Moved from NSW
85
Moved from SA
33
Moved from QLD
28
Moved from WA
15
Moved from NT
10
Moved from TAS
7
Moved from ACT
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.9%
5: 14 hours
24.6%
15: 29 hours
11.3%
30+ hours
9.7%
Did not do domestic work
35.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
88.8%
Step family: no other children
6.0%
Blended family: no other children
3.0%
Intact family: other children present
1.5%
Other couple: children only
0.5%
Step family: other children present
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Hoppers Crossing Crime Statistics

3,920 reported offences in 2025-25, by category.

Theft
1,967
Assault
438
Break & Enter
373
Justice Procedures
314
Property Damage
258
Drug Offences
192
Fraud
145
Weapons
116
Public Order
76
Robbery
29
Other
8
Traffic
4

Total offences by year

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (crimestatistics.vic.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Hoppers Crossing

The closest suburb to Hoppers Crossing is Williams Landing, 3.9 km away.

Williams Landing
3.9 km away · income $1,006/wk · rent $420/wk
Tarneit
4.8 km away · income $850/wk · rent $380/wk
Seabrook
5.3 km away · income $823/wk · rent $361/wk
Laverton (Vic.)
5.8 km away · income $738/wk · rent $330/wk
Point Cook
6.4 km away · income $969/wk · rent $400/wk
Werribee
6.5 km away · income $760/wk · rent $330/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Hoppers Crossing

What is the population of Hoppers Crossing VIC?

The population of Hoppers Crossing VIC is 37,216 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,076 people per km². Hoppers Crossing is ranked #21 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Hoppers Crossing?

The median personal income in Hoppers Crossing VIC is $691 per week, or $35,932 per year. The median household income is $1,580 per week. Family income is $1,793 per week. Hoppers Crossing is ranked #5,640 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Hoppers Crossing?

Median rent in Hoppers Crossing VIC is $340 per week ($1,473 per month). Rent represents 21.5% of household income, which is considered affordable. Hoppers Crossing ranks #3,592 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Hoppers Crossing?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Hoppers Crossing VIC is $1,600. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Hoppers Crossing?

The median age in Hoppers Crossing VIC is 37 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Hoppers Crossing a good suburb to live in?

Hoppers Crossing is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 37,216. The median income is $691/wk, which is below the typical VIC suburb ($767/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 21203. All dollar figures in AUD.