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Victoria · Postcode 3029
Hoppers Crossing postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 25 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Hoppers Crossing at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Hoppers Crossing vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Hoppers Crossing | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,580 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $340 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,600 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 37 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.5% +VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 3029 covers Hoppers Crossing, an inland suburb of Melbourne about 25 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Melbourne - West region of Victoria. Local government services are provided by Wyndham.
According to the 2021 Census, Hoppers Crossing has a population of 37,216 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $1,580, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, higher than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 346 (0.9% of residents).
Housing in Hoppers Crossing includes a median weekly rent of $340, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,600, with 12,584 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 73.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Hoppers Crossing scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
There are 10 schools in the Hoppers Crossing area, including The Grange P-12 College, Hoppers Crossing Secondary College, Baden Powell P-9 College and others.
Hoppers Crossing is part of the Wyndham statistical area in Victoria.
Hoppers Crossing details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3029 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 37,216 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,580/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $691/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $340 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,600 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 17.9 km² |
| Population Density | 2076/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 12,584 |
| Australian Citizens | 78.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 346 (0.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -37.8629027 |
| Longitude | 144.6854533 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 25 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - West |
| Area (SA3) | Wyndham |
| Local Government | Wyndham |
| Federal Electorate | Lalor |
| State Electorate | Werribee (Western Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 7,070 (19.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 4,852 (13.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 10,444 (28.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 9,616 (25.8%) |
| 65+ years | 5,230 (14.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 3,233 (8.7%) |
| Arthritis | 3,016 (8.1%) |
| Diabetes | 2,343 (6.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 1,450 (3.9%) |
| Cancer | 810 (2.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 563 (1.5%) |
| Dementia | 148 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 619 (5.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 4,294 (34.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 4,710 (38.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 2,780 (22.4%) |
Schools in Hoppers Crossing
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Hoppers Crossing. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Hoppers Crossing
Same Postcode (3029)
More Hoppers Crossing Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.