We're planning for more homes in and around 60 train and tram zone activity centres.
Housing is one of the biggest challenges we face in Victoria. By 2051, metropolitan Melbourne will need around 1.8 million homes. Everyone should have the opportunity to live in a well-designed home, at an affordable price, in a place they can thrive.
That's why we’re planning for homes in and around 60 train and tram zone activity centres, encouraging more than 300,000 homes to be built close to public transport, jobs and services.
We’re investigating where new homes can go and what kinds of homes are most suitable for each area, by seeking to change planning rules to make it easier for more homes to be built.
Melbourne’s train network has completely transformed over the past ten years, with more frequent services, more than 50 new or upgraded stations, 84 level crossings removed, and the Metro Tunnel opening in 2025.
The program will allow us to maximise the use of existing infrastructure and public transport. The program is one of the key initiatives of Plan for Victoria, the Victorian Government’s 30-year strategic land use plan.
Click on the sections below to find out more about the program. You can also visit the Commonly asked questions page on the Engage Victoria website.
Plans for 10 pilot activity centres have now been finalised and implemented. Throughout 2025, we did two phases of public consultation for 25 proposed train and tram zone activity centres in Stage 1, and Phase 1 consultation for centres in Stage 2. In early 2026, we’ll conduct Phase 2 consultation for centres in Stage 2. For more information, visit the Engage Vic website.
