Moving to Hoppers Crossing (2026)
Moving suburbs is one of the biggest decisions you will make. This guide puts every essential for Hoppers Crossing in one place — the GP you will register with, the supermarket you will default to, the cafe that becomes your regular, and the park where you will walk the dog.
Population: 37,216 (ABS Census 2021)
Hoppers Crossing at a Glance
| Need | Hoppers Crossing |
|---|---|
| Estimated rent (1BR) | $300–$400/week |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Cafes | 10 |
| Schools | 24 |
| Parks | 89 |
| Medical | 11 |
| Supermarkets | 9 |
| Pharmacies | 6 |
Your First Week in Hoppers Crossing
Day 1-2: Set Up Healthcare
Register with a GP immediately — do not wait until you are sick.
Hoppers Crossing has 11 medical facilities:
| Facility | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Boardwalk Health MedicalCentre | — | — |
| Denture Clinic | — | — |
| Hoppers Lane General Practice | 242 Hoppers Lane, Werribee | +61 3 8731 6500 |
| Essential Health Clinic | 242 Hogans Road | — |
| Werribee Mercy Hospital | — | — |
| Arrowhead Medical Centre | — | — |
Pharmacies: Pharmasave, PharmaSave, Pharmacy Select Hoppers Lane, Chemist Warehouse
Day 2-3: Find Your Supermarket
- Coles — 250 Heaths Road
- ALDI — 4 Main Street
- Woolworths
- International Foods
- Grocer eez — 428 Old Geelong Road
- Aldi
- IGA — 2-6 Deloraine Drive
- Foodworks — 70 Warringa Crescent, Hoppers Crossing
- Dehli Haat
Day 3-4: Explore the Food Scene
Hoppers Crossing has 12 restaurants and 10 cafes. Start with these:
Morning coffee:
- Morris + Heath — 24-48 Old Geelong Road
- Mr Ed Coffee & More — 250 Princes Highway
- The Global Local — 500 Tarneit Road
- Little Sparrow — Cnr of Derrimut Rd & Heaths Rd
Day 4-5: Set Up Transport
- Get a Myki card — available at any train station, 7-Eleven, or PTV hub
- Myki Money vs Myki Pass — Money for occasional use, Pass for daily commuters
- Daily cap: $10.60 (Zone 1+2) — you will never pay more than this per day
- Register your Myki at ptv.vic.gov.au — protects your balance if lost
Check PTV Journey Planner for your specific commute from Hoppers Crossing.
Day 5-7: Walk the Neighbourhood
Hoppers Crossing has 89 parks. Find the one closest to your place and make it your default walk:
- Symons Avenue Park
- Whitsunday Drive Park
- Henry Lawson Green
- Geddes Crescent Park
- Penton Way Park
- Regent Street Park
If You Have Kids
Hoppers Crossing has 24 schools. Check your zone at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.
| School | Address |
|---|---|
| Thomas Carr Catholic College | 35 Thomas Carr Drive |
| Point Cook Senior Secondary College | 23-49 Bergamot Drive |
| Westbourne Grammar School | 300 Sayers Road |
| Baden Powell P-9 College | 31-49 Sycamore Street |
| Wyndham Park Primary School | 55 Kookaburra Avenue |
Cost of Living in Hoppers Crossing
| Expense | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $300–$400/week |
| Groceries (weekly, single) | $80–$120 |
| Myki transport (monthly) | ~$165 |
| Utilities (monthly) | $150–$250 |
| Internet (monthly) | $60–$90 |
| Flat white (daily) | $4.50–$5.50 |
See our detailed Cost of Living Guide for the full breakdown.
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
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