Overall score
Hoppers Crossing
71.6/100
Werribee
69.9/100
Hoppers Crossing vs Werribee, VIC suburb comparison
Hoppers Crossing for investment and value; Werribee for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Hoppers CrossingWerribee
Crime rate
Hoppers Crossing
104.5 / 1k
Werribee
83.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Hoppers Crossing
246
Werribee
252
Population
Hoppers Crossing
37,216
Werribee
50,027
Metric leadHoppers Crossing 4Werribee 61 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWerribee
- Best for familiesWerribee
- Best for investmentHoppers Crossing
- Best for best valueHoppers Crossing
- Best for best schoolsWerribee
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Hoppers Crossing | Werribee |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 71.6/100 | 69.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 81.2/100 | 63.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 104.5 / 1k | 83.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 46 | 63 |
| Public transport stops | 187 | 269 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 77.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 246 | 252 |
| Planning activity | 148 | 243 |
| Population | 37,216 | 50,027 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Hoppers Crossing is a lively metro larger suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Werribee is a well-serviced metro larger suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Hoppers Crossing tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Werribee stands out for schools and education options and parks and reserves.
Choose Hoppers Crossing if you are weighing investors and value-focused buyers; lean toward Werribee for retirees and families.