HOPPERS CROSSING
Investor score
54
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
$665,000
VIC Gov · 2025
Rent yield
3.5%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
1.4%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
2.4%
modelled estimate
AI insights for HOPPERS CROSSING
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
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.
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
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 2022–23Median 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
HFCFast — fibre to node + coaxial
Population density
2,046/km²
Dense urban
Schools in postcode 3029
🏫Primary (18)
St Teresa of Kolkata Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
St Clare's Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
St John the Apostle Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Karwan Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Garrang Wilam Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Wimba Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Tarneit Rise Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Warreen Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Davis Creek Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Nearnung Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Truganina South Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
St James the Apostle School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Cambridge Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Bellbridge Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Woodville Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
St Peter Apostle School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Mossfiel Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
🎓Secondary (5)
Thomas Carr College
Catholic · Yrs 7-12
Brinbeal Secondary College
Government · Yrs 7-8
Bemin Secondary College
Government · Yrs 7-11
Tarneit Senior College
Government · Yrs 10-12
Hoppers Crossing Secondary College
Government · Yrs 7-12
📚Combined (9)
Westbourne Grammar School
Independent · Yrs Prep-12
Good News Lutheran College
Independent · Yrs Prep-12
Islamic College of Melbourne
Independent · Yrs Prep-12
Dohertys Creek P-9 College
Government · Yrs Prep-9
Al-Taqwa College
Independent · Yrs Prep-12
Truganina P-9 College
Government · Yrs Prep-9
Tarneit P-9 College
Government · Yrs Prep-9
Baden Powell P-9 College
Government · Yrs Prep-9
The Grange P-12 College
Government · Yrs Prep-12
⭐Special (1)
Warringa Park School
Government · Yrs U
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 crime7.9 offences / 100 persons
Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025
School quality
Average33 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
45
/ 100
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
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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