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VIC · Moorabool Council
Hopetoun Park, 3340
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,006
Growth (1 yr)
+2.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+12.3%
Median age
38
Median income
$2,562/wk
Employment rate
68%
Languages at home
7.6%non-English
Most common: Croatian, Punjabi, Tagalog
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- National parks
Suburb profile
Hopetoun Park is a quieter smaller community in Moorabool Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.
Green space punches above what many regional towns offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Housing sits above the suburban middle: not the top of the market, but clearly pricier than average.
Local crime has been trending higher of late. Occasional new builds add variety while most of the suburb keeps its established look.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities compared with similar regional towns, though community and employment remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Hopetoun Park snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
1,006
+2.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
4.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#18
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
40th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
92nd
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 53.1/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 32% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 1781st in Australia
- State rank
- 400th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #18 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #81 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 62%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
1,006(June 2025)
+2.5% annual · +12.3% over 5 years · 92th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +2.5%
- 5-year growth
- +12.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +25
- Change in 5 years
- +110
- Growth rank in VIC
- 92th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,200), extrapolated at +3.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 914
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $2,562
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 11 of 265
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 68%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 257 / 0 / 4
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 43
- Against the person
- 9
- Against property
- 24
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 42.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 102 residents
- State safety percentile
- 40.1th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +53.6%
Most common offence types
- A231 Fv Common Assault3
- A89 Other Dangerous Or Negligent Acts Endangering People3
- B21 Criminal Damage6
- B49 Other Theft10
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order5
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Amenities
7 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 5 parks mapped in suburb
- Walkability proxy
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 5.47
Sport & outdoors(5)
- Park (5)
Other(1)
- Track (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Melton Health Hub (5.0 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 37
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 36.8
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 128 mm · ~16 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 124 mm · ~16 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 149 mm · ~19 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 182 mm · ~23 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
12 planning-related records
2021· 6 proposals
September 2021
- Request for written consent to construct a dwelling higher than 5.4m39 RIVERVIEW DRIVE HOPETOUN PARK 3340No permit required
August 2021
- Variation of Restrictive Covenant items (b) and (k) to permit a larger shed and also Colorbond fencing.10 VIEW GULLY ROAD HOPETOUN PARK 3340Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Variation of Restrictive Covenant AJ245803S, items (b) to allow Colorbond fencing & (k) to allow an outbuilding up to 25m long x 15m wide x 4.6m high to the eaves.4 Pelican PointPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
March 2021
- Variation of Restrictive Covenant AJ249722V, item (k) to allow an outbuilding up to 25m long x 15m wide x 5m high to the eaves.2 Pelican PointPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Variation of Restrictive Covenant AG205766X item (k) to allow an outbuilding up to 20m long x 12m wide.67 Riverview DrivePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- Variation of Restrictive Covenant AJ807260A items (b) to allow Colorbond fencing, (h) to allow up to three (3) grazing animals & (k) to allow outbuildings up to 50m long x 25m wide x 4.6m high to the eaves anywhere on the property.9 PELICAN POINT HOPETOUN PARK 3340In progress
2020· 6 proposals
October 2020
- Variation of Restrictive Covenant AJ245803S, items (b) to allow Colorbond fencing & (k) to allow an outbuilding up to 25m long x 15m wide x 4.6m high to the eaves.4 Pelican PointPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2020
- Use and Development of a Vehicle Store (5 Commercial Trucks); and Variation of Restrictive Covenant AH295939A (k) to Allow the Construction of an Outbuilding 30 x 16 x 7.43 metres and an Outbuilding 20 x 10 x 6.534 metres11 VIEW GULLY ROAD HOPETOUN PARK 3340In progress
June 2020
- Use for a Tradesman's Depot15 Eden CrescentRefusal issued by the Resp. Authority
- Use of an Existing Shed as a 2nd Dwelling12 HAMMOND CIRCUIT HOPETOUN PARK 3340Lapsed
February 2020
- Variation of Restrictive Covenants PS713320G & AL852514W to enable construction of an outbuilding with a maximum height of 6.5 metres17 Eden CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
- Development of a Shed Ancillary to an Existing DwellingCowans RoadNOD issued by a delegate
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
15 active roadworks / incidents
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HOPETOUN PARK ROAD05 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN OUT-HOPETOUN PARK RAMP OF, COBURNS-WESTERN OUT RAMP ON05 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HOPETOUN PARK-WESTERN IN RAMP ON, HOPETOUN PARK ROAD05 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HOPETOUN PARK ROAD, WESTERN OUT-HOPETOUN PARK RAMP OF05 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN OUT-HOPETOUN PARK RAMP OF, undefined05 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HOPETOUN PARK ROAD, WESTERN OUT-HOPETOUN PARK RAMP OF05 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HOPETOUN PARK-WESTERN IN RAMP ON, HOPETOUN PARK ROAD05 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN OUT-HOPETOUN PARK RAMP OF, undefined05 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.WESTERN OUT-HOPETOUN PARK RAMP OF, COBURNS-WESTERN OUT RAMP ON05 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 06/05/2026 and 31/08/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.HOPETOUN PARK ROAD05 May 2026 – 30 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Hawke
- Member of Parliament
- Sam RAE (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 118,785
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.1%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- 0.0 pp
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 42.4%Labor 57.6%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 6.7 km away).
Coalition 37.4%Labor 62.6%
5.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.1 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- BrookfieldLabor 64.8% · Coalition 35.2% TPP (2025)4.0 km away
- WestlakeLabor 61.8% · Coalition 38.2% TPP (2025)4.7 km away
- HarknessLabor 63.7% · Coalition 36.3% TPP (2025)4.8 km away
- MaddingleyLabor 59.4% · Coalition 40.6% TPP (2025)6.1 km away
- West MeltonLabor 61.1% · Coalition 38.9% TPP (2025)6.1 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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