Train and Tram Zone Activity Centres Program

Planning for more homes in and around 60 train and tram zone activity centres.

Housing is a significant challenge for Victoria. By 2051, metropolitan Melbourne is expected to require around 1.8 million homes.
The Train and Tram Zone Activity Centres Program is part of Plan for Victoria.

Planning rules have been updated and plans finalised to guide housing growth in and around 60 train and tram activity centres.

The program identifies locations where planning controls support the delivery of more than 300,000 homes close to public transport, jobs, services and community facilities.

The program does not involve compulsory acquisition of land, and existing heritage protections and planning controls continue to apply.

Focusing housing growth in train and tram zone activity centres helps align future housing with existing public transport and infrastructure.

Plans, consultation summary reports and links to planning scheme amendments for each activity centre are available on the relevant activity centre pages.

Use the Find an activity centre tool below to explore individual centres.

Traditional Owners

As part of the program, we’ve consulted with the relevant Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAPs).

The purpose of consulting with the RAPs was to seek feedback on planning proposals for these centres, and to identify ways to amplify the significance of Aboriginal cultural heritage and values through the Train and Tram Zone Activity Centres Program. Statements of Cultural Values are included in the final train and tram zone activity centre plans.

Train and tram zone activity centres interactive map

Find out if your home is in a train and tram zone activity centre.

Launch map
Thumbnail showing a high level of the Melbourne based activity centres

Find a train and tram zone activity centre

  • Find an activity centre

    Search for an activity centre and learn about how they will bring more homes, services and jobs closer to you.