Hoppers Crossing - North

The typical resident is 37, making the area a little younger than both Victoria and Australia. While the number of seniors has risen since 2011, the proportion of people aged 65 and over remains well below the state and national figures.

Born overseas, 35.7% of the population comes from abroad, which is well above the national figure of 27.7%. Indian and Italian ancestries are notable, with India also being the most common country of birth outside Australia.

Multiculturalism is strong here, with 36.1% of people using a language other than English at home—far above the national average. This is reflected in the 5.1% who speak little or no English, a figure much higher than most similar areas.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in most areas, as those with no religion make up 26.2%, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 46.9%, followed by Islam at 9.8%.

Education levels have risen since 2011, with 19.9% of adults now holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, this is still well below the Victorian average of 29.2%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,705, which is about the same as the national figure. While personal incomes are a little below the state average, the proportion of households earning over $3,000 a week rose 10 points since 2011.

People needing help with daily activities make up 6.3% of the community, which is higher than most similar areas. Long-term health conditions are reported at a rate of 26.9%, consistent with state and national figures.

Unpaid care is common, with 13.6% of people providing such support, which is higher than most areas. Conversely, the proportion of volunteers has fallen since 2011 and is now well below the national average.

First Nations residents have a median personal income of $749, which is well above the national figure. While 9.1% speak a First Nations language, the unemployment rate for this group is much higher than in most similar areas.

Homes are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household, a figure a little above the national average. This is consistent with the high percentage of couples with children, who make up 63% of families.

The area is dominated by large homes, with 91.1% having three or more bedrooms—far above the national figure. Detached houses are very common, and 33.4% of homes are owned outright.

Most people rely on cars, as 57.3% drive to work, but 18.7% now work from home, a big increase since 2011. The area is well served by public transport, with 99.3% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop.

The community is relatively stable, with only 29.1% of people moving in the last five years, which is far below the national figure of 40.7%. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen slightly since 2011.

Full-time employment is a little above the national average at 60.2%. However, the unemployment rate of 6.8% is much higher than in most similar areas.

The area has a high number of businesses, with 2,044 in total. However, its overall advantage score is lower than about 67% of similar areas, and population growth since 2021 has been among the lowest in the region.

The local climate is mild, with an average maximum temperature of 20.3 degrees. Annual rainfall is around 537mm, which is about the same as the Victorian average.

The area is very walkable, with 100% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park. Most residents can easily reach groceries and schools on foot, though access to health services is far below the state average.