VIC3029· Pop. 129,888Melton

HOPPERS CROSSING

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

54

Liveability score

53

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$665,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

Real

3.5%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

1.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

2.4%

modelled estimate

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HOPPERS CROSSING shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$450/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+2.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.79%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+2.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

48 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$580k
2021
$615k
2022
$652k
2023
$647k
2025
$665k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

HOPPERS CROSSING is a metropolitan VIC suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro VIC suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 3.5% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,960/wk

$76k taxable p.a.

Renters

28.8%

68.0% owner-occupier

Median age

31.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.5%

Population growth

+1.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

63%

20% apartments

Degree qualified

50.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

22.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

490 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

7.9%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

22.8 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

38 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

64.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

12 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

21.4 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

HFC

Fast — fibre to node + coaxial

Population density

2,046/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 3029

🏫18 Primary🎓5 Secondary📚9 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (18)

St Teresa of Kolkata Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1104(85%)
204 students14:1 student–teacher52% girls39% top SEA quarter

St Clare's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1069(75%)
442 students13:1 student–teacher53% girls28% top SEA quarter

St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1068(75%)
384 students13:1 student–teacher49% girls29% top SEA quarter

Karwan Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1067(74%)
823 students14:1 student–teacher50% girls26% top SEA quarter

Garrang Wilam Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1061(72%)
559 students14:1 student–teacher49% girls21% top SEA quarter

Wimba Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1053(69%)
446 students17:1 student–teacher49% girls20% top SEA quarter

St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1053(69%)
441 students11:1 student–teacher52% girls24% top SEA quarter

Tarneit Rise Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1051(69%)
1,640 students13:1 student–teacher47% girls18% top SEA quarter

Warreen Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1048(67%)
650 students15:1 student–teacher52% girls15% top SEA quarter

Davis Creek Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1046(67%)
930 students14:1 student–teacher47% girls19% top SEA quarter

Nearnung Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1045(66%)
485 students14:1 student–teacher47% girls18% top SEA quarter

Truganina South Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1042(65%)
594 students13:1 student–teacher47% girls21% top SEA quarter

St James the Apostle School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1037(63%)
387 students11:1 student–teacher49% girls18% top SEA quarter

Cambridge Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1036(62%)
660 students16:1 student–teacher46% girls20% top SEA quarter

Bellbridge Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1003(48%)
583 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls13% top SEA quarter

Woodville Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 978(37%)
348 students13:1 student–teacher50% girls8% top SEA quarter

St Peter Apostle School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 976(36%)
499 students13:1 student–teacher48% girls5% top SEA quarter

Mossfiel Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 951(25%)
344 students12:1 student–teacher49% girls7% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (5)

Thomas Carr College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1061(72%)
1,347 students13:1 student–teacher49% girls25% top SEA quarter

Brinbeal Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-8 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1039(64%)
454 students11:1 student–teacher50% girls17% top SEA quarter

Bemin Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-11 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1015(54%)
886 students12:1 student–teacher48% girls13% top SEA quarter

Tarneit Senior College

Government · Yrs 10-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1005(49%)
895 students13:1 student–teacher51% girls10% top SEA quarter

Hoppers Crossing Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 975(35%)
1,467 students12:1 student–teacher47% girls7% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (9)

Westbourne Grammar School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1166(97%)
2,121 students12:1 student–teacher47% girls67% top SEA quarter

Good News Lutheran College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1116(88%)
1,872 students16:1 student–teacher49% girls45% top SEA quarter

Islamic College of Melbourne

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1083(80%)
2,017 students15:1 student–teacher55% girls35% top SEA quarter

Dohertys Creek P-9 College

Government · Yrs Prep-9 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1070(75%)
1,698 students13:1 student–teacher45% girls29% top SEA quarter

Al-Taqwa College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1069(75%)
2,617 students12:1 student–teacher54% girls27% top SEA quarter

Truganina P-9 College

Government · Yrs Prep-9 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1039(64%)
1,933 students13:1 student–teacher48% girls18% top SEA quarter

Tarneit P-9 College

Government · Yrs Prep-9 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1026(58%)
2,010 students16:1 student–teacher48% girls17% top SEA quarter

Baden Powell P-9 College

Government · Yrs Prep-9 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1006(50%)
827 students15:1 student–teacher47% girls11% top SEA quarter

The Grange P-12 College

Government · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 973(35%)
1,919 students13:1 student–teacher48% girls7% top SEA quarter

Special (1)

Warringa Park School

Government · Yrs U · Major Cities

ICSEA 991(43%)
703 students7:1 student–teacher27% girls12% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime
58/ 100

7.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average
1040ICSEA · national avg 1000

33 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
45/ 100
🚆 2 train🚃 6 tram🚌 30 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

45

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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