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VIC · Wyndham Council

Hoppers Crossing, VIC, 3029

Current weather

12.5°CRain showers

88% humidity · 28 km/h wind · 16.3° / 10.4° today · 3.8 mm rain

Desirability index

40/100

#290 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Hoppers Crossing is a larger established suburb in the Wyndham area, home to around 37,216 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 3,971 offences in 2026 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+5%), roughly 106.7 offences per 1,000 residents, 10 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Public Transport Victoria stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 51 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.

Population

Population
37,216
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$1,580
Dwelling vacancy
5.7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
765 of 13,344
Median monthly mortgage
$1,600
Employment rate
55.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
1,038 / 985 / 920

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2026)
3,971
Against the person
520
Against property
2,731
Rate per 1,000 residents
106.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 72 residents
State safety percentile
77.7th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
+4.7%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage224
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft215
  • B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle527
  • B43 Steal From A Retail Store714
  • B49 Other Theft399

Data sources & freshness

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
10
Median school ICSEA (10 schools)
984.5
  • Baden Powell P-9 CollegeCombined
  • Bellbridge Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Cambridge Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Hoppers Crossing Secondary CollegeSecondary
  • Mossfiel Primary SchoolPrimary
  • St James the Apostle SchoolPrimary
  • St Peter Apostle SchoolPrimary
  • The Grange P-12 CollegeCombined
  • Warringa Park SchoolSpecial
  • Woodville Primary SchoolPrimary

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

188 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Bike & Ride
  • Hoppers Crossing Rail Replacement Bus Stop
  • Hoppers Crossing Railway Station
  • Hoppers Crossing Station
  • Hoppers Crossing Station

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

51 active roadworks / incidents

  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 09/02/2026 and 30/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Weekends 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed inbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES IN-FORSYTH RAMP OF, FORSYTH-PRINCES IN RAMP ON08 Feb 2026 – 29 Oct 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 09/05/2026 and 04/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 80 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.OLD GEELONG ROAD-OLD GEELONG ROAD RAMP OF, PRINCES IN-PRINCES RAMP OF08 May 2026 – 03 Oct 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 09/05/2026 and 04/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 80 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES OUT-PRINCES RAMP OF, PRINCES HIGHWAY08 May 2026 – 03 Oct 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 09/05/2026 and 04/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 80 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES FREEWAY, PRINCES-PRINCES IN RAMP ON08 May 2026 – 03 Oct 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 09/05/2026 and 04/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 80 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES-PRINCES IN RAMP ON, OLD GEELONG ROAD-OLD GEELONG ROAD RAMP ON08 May 2026 – 03 Oct 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 09/05/2026 and 04/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed multiple directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 80 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES HIGHWAY, PRINCES OUT-PRINCES RAMP OF08 May 2026 – 03 Oct 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 09/05/2026 and 04/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be entry/exit ramp lane(s) closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES-PRINCES IN RAMP ON, OLD GEELONG ROAD-OLD GEELONG ROAD RAMP ON08 May 2026 – 03 Oct 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 09/05/2026 and 04/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be entry/exit ramp lane(s) closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.OLD GEELONG ROAD-OLD GEELONG ROAD RAMP OF, PRINCES IN-PRINCES RAMP OF08 May 2026 – 03 Oct 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 09/05/2026 and 04/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be entry/exit ramp lane(s) closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES HIGHWAY, PRINCES OUT-PRINCES RAMP OF08 May 2026 – 03 Oct 2026
  • ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) activities occurring between 09/05/2026 and 04/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Weekends 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be entry/exit ramp lane(s) closed. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 0 to 5 min.PRINCES OUT-PRINCES RAMP OF, PRINCES HIGHWAY08 May 2026 – 03 Oct 2026

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

148 planning-related records

2021· 59 proposals

  • August 2021

  • Use of land for a Food and drink premises
    22 BETHANY ROAD HOPPERS CROSSING 3029In progress
  • Removal of Restrictive Covenant M362947X (10/07/1986) from Lot 100 on LP139568.
    751 SAYERS ROAD HOPPERS CROSSING 3029Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Subdivision of land
    4 TALLONG COURT HOPPERS CROSSING 3029Withdrawn
  • Use of land to sell or consume liquor (Café/Restaurant Liquor Licence)
    FOOD 14/250 HEATHS ROAD HOPPERS CROSSING 3029Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Erect and display Internally-Illuminated and non-internally illuminated Business Identification Signs.
    71-75 FORSYTH ROAD HOPPERS CROSSING 3029Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works associated with the Construction of Three (3) Double Storey Dwellings on a lot.
    117 POWELL DRIVE HOPPERS CROSSING 3029Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 Amendment - Use and development of the land for a food and drink premises .
    234 OLD GEELONG ROAD HOPPERS CROSSING 3029Withdrawn
  • Construction of Three (3) Dwellings on a lot
    67 MACEDON STREET HOPPERS CROSSING 3029Lapsed
  • Removal of Restrictive Covenant M323532P (17/06/1986) from Lot 92 on PS139567
    785 SAYERS ROAD HOPPERS CROSSING 3029In progress

  • July 2021

  • Removal of the Restrictive Covenant in Instrument R101339Y, Construction of Two Double Storey Dwellings and Two Lot Subdivision
    226 BELLBRIDGE DRIVE HOPPERS CROSSING 3029Withdrawn
  • Buildings and works associated with the Installation of refrigeration units
    FACTORY 2/220-226 OLD GEELONG ROAD HOPPERS CROSSING 3029Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for a medical centre, associated building and works, business identification signs and reduction to required car parking
    423 SAYERS ROAD HOPPERS CROSSING 3029NOD issued by a delegate
  • Display of Business Identification Signs including Internally Illuminated Signs and a Sky Sign
    8-12 HEATHS ROAD HOPPERS CROSSING 3029Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Single Dwelling Covenant in Instrument F817314 from land in Plan of Consolidation 152294
    53 BAGGOTT DRIVE HOPPERS CROSSING 3029Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    5 DYER STREET HOPPERS CROSSING 3029Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Home Based Business Sign
    194 HEATHS ROAD HOPPERS CROSSING 3029Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Section 72 Amendment - Change of operating hours and Red Line Plan, increase in the number of patrons permitted at any given time, and a further reduction in the car parking requirement - To allow use as a restaurant and a reduction in the statutory parking rate and liquor license.
    1/22 LENTINI STREET HOPPERS CROSSING 3029Lapsed
  • Erection and Display of a Business Identification Sign associated with a Home Based Business
    221 HOGANS ROAD HOPPERS CROSSING 3029Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of a single storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling
    84 SYCAMORE STREET HOPPERS CROSSING 3029Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of the land for an indoor recreation centre and ancillary cafe - indoor cricket training facility and other sporting training and competitions
    FACTORY 2/2 DESIRE PLACE HOPPERS CROSSING 3029Withdrawn
  • Construction of three dwellings and alter access to a road in a Transport Zone 2
    82 HEATHS ROAD HOPPERS CROSSING 3029NOD issued by a delegate
  • Section 72 amendment to change the permit preamble to include a reduction to carparking, and amendments to the development plans.
    11A HAMMER COURT HOPPERS CROSSING 3029Withdrawn

  • May 2021

  • Section 72 Amendment - Amendment to the Planning Permit and Endorsed Plans to allow the Relocation of the existing major promotional sign and to change the two floodlit sign faces to one electronic sign face and one floodlit sign face and to extend the expiry of the sign from 15 to 20 years from date the permit issued.
    428 OLD GEELONG ROAD HOPPERS CROSSING 3029Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • The development of the land by the construction of seventeen (17) double storey dwellings
    797 SAYERS ROAD HOPPERS CROSSING 3029Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 Amendment - Amendment to the Permit Preamble, Amendment to the conditions and to the endorsed plans to reflect internal alternations and changes and additions to the Business Identification Signs including a Major Promotional Sign - Change of Use to Restrictive Recreation Facility (24 Hours Gymnasium) and associated advertising signage (illuminated and non illuminated).
    2/76 OLD GEELONG ROAD HOPPERS CROSSING 3029Permit issued by the RA
  • Erection and Display of Business Identification Signs
    129-131 Heaths RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of three (3) dwellings comprising of two (2) attached double storey dwellings and one (1) detached double storey dwelling.
    74 WOODVILLE PARK DRIVE HOPPERS CROSSING 3029Refusal issued by a delegate
  • Use and Development of a Child Care Centre and Alteration of Access to a Road in a Road Zone Category 1
    533 SAYERS ROAD HOPPERS CROSSING 3029Lapsed
  • Display of Internally and Non-Internally Illuminated Business Identification Signs.
    22-32 MORRIS ROAD HOPPERS CROSSING 3029Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Change of Use - Place of Assembly and a reduction in car parking rate
    405 SAYERS ROAD HOPPERS CROSSING 3029Lapsed
  • Section 72 Amendment to include electronic signs as part of the permit preamble and amendments to the plans including news electronic signs and minor changes to the drive thru.
    428 Old Geelong RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 amendment to the permit and plans to allow two double storey dwellings on the land
    17 WARRINGA CRESCENT HOPPERS CROSSING 3029NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    33 Banksia CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Internally Illuminated Business Identification Sign
    2-6 Heaths RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Section 72 Amendment to the permit and plans to change the use and development of the land from a child care centre to a medical centre
    705 SAYERS ROAD HOPPERS CROSSING 3029Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Removal of Restrictive Covenant L433696N (20/12/1984) Affecting Lot 119 on Plan of Subdivision 139570
    641 TARNEIT ROAD HOPPERS CROSSING 3029Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use of Land for the Sale and Consumption of Liquor (Cafe and Restaurant Licence)
    FACTORY 2/361 OLD GEELONG ROAD HOPPERS CROSSING 3029Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Construction of Three (3) Double Storey Dwellings
    16 BAGGOTT DRIVE HOPPERS CROSSING 3029NOD issued by a delegate

  • March 2021

  • Alterations to an Existing Car Park and Loading Bay Associated with a Supermarket, Display of a Major Promotion Sign and Business Identification Signs
    Shop 128/250 Heaths RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two (2) Lot Subdivision
    6 Jackson PlacePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 89 proposals

89 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

  • PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access

Amenities

107 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Dan Murphy'sAlcohol

    150 Hogans Road

  • NABATM
  • Bbq
  • Bench (39)
  • Bicycle Parking (3)
  • 206 Morris RdBus stop
  • Bellbridge Dr/Morris RdBus stop
  • Bus stop (3)
  • Evrah Dr/Morris RdBus stop
  • Franklin Bvd/Morris RdBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Parks & reserves

46 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Aitken Avenue ParkPark
  • Alexandra Avenue ParkPark
  • Alsace Avenue ParkPark
  • Bellbridge Drive ParkPark
  • Bentley Crescent ParkPark
  • Bethany Road Recreational ReservePark
  • Boyanich Court ParkPark
  • Breton Drive ParkPark
  • Callander Crescent ParkPark
  • Cambridge ReservePark

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Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics
13
Emergency department
Not in suburb
  • Chemist Warehousepharmacy
  • ClinicSayers Roadclinic
  • ClinicSayers Roadclinic
  • Clinicclinic
  • Denture Clinicclinic
  • DoctorWarringa Crescentdoctor
  • Essential Health ClinicHogans Roadclinic
  • Hoppers PhysioHeaths Roadphysiotherapist
  • Hoppers SuperclinicSayers Roadclinic
  • Lotus Family Medical Centreclinic

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
3/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Data sources & freshness

Childcare

12 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Community Kids Early Education Centrekindergarten
  • Goodstart Early Learning - Hoppers CrossingBarber Streetchildcare
  • Goodstart Early Learning CentreDeloraine Drivekindergarten
  • Goodstart Early Learning Centrekindergarten
  • Karobran Kindergartenkindergarten
  • Lili's Early Learning Centrekindergarten
  • Little Learners Day Care Centrekindergarten
  • Milestones Early Learning Centrechildcare
  • Mossfiel Children's Centrekindergarten
  • Wilmington KindergartenWilmington Avenuekindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
87
Parks (OSM)
87

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
40.0/100
Cohort rank
#290 among Metro Melbourne suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Community Kids Early Education Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • Goodstart Early Learning - Hoppers CrossingchildcareBarber Streetchildcare
  • Goodstart Early Learning CentrechildcareDeloraine Drivekindergarten
  • Goodstart Early Learning Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • Karobran Kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • Lili's Early Learning Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • Little Learners Day Care Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • Milestones Early Learning Centrechildcarechildcare
  • Mossfiel Children's Centrechildcarekindergarten
  • Wilmington KindergartenchildcareWilmington Avenuekindergarten

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site

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