Blackburn to Mitcham

Planning for thriving communities

The Train and Tram Zone Activity Centres Program is focused on locating more homes close to train stations and tram lines that have the highest capacity, now and into the future.

Plans for the Blackburn to Mitcham centres have been finalised and approved by the Minister for Planning, which means planning changes are now in place.

Blackburn, Nunawading and Mitcham stations are on the Belgrave and Lilydale train lines in one of Melbourne’s leafiest pockets, known for their family-friendly environment, strong multicultural communities and access to parks and trails.

These stations connect residents directly to Melbourne’s centre and other key employment and education hubs. Frequent train services that include five-minute peak services and tram and bus connections nearby offer locals a reliable alternative to cars.

Each train and tram zone activity centre sits within an already established suburban area, rich in amenity - parks, shops, schools, and healthcare services are all within easy reach. These qualities make the neighbourhoods convenient and highly liveable.

Blackburn to Mitcham core and catchment map

The map below shows the core and catchment boundaries of the Blackburn to Mitcham train and tram zone activity centre. It also highlights key transport connections, open spaces and heritage overlays.

How we planned for Blackburn to Mitcham

• Visit the About the Program page to find out more about how we planned for train and tram zone activity centres.
• Understand how infrastructure contributions will support these important changes.
• Understand the planning scheme changes. See Amendment GC285.
• Download the Local Variation Testing Report for Blackburn to Mitcham to learn about the testing that has been done to support these changes.
• Use the Train and Tram Zone Activity Centres Program interactive map to find out where the planning scheme has changed.

How your feedback helped shape our plans

We heard from the Blackburn, Nunawading and Mitcham communities through two rounds of consultation and a Community Reference Group (CRG) made up of local community members. Your feedback has helped to shape our planning.

Council and community feedback in the Blackburn to Mitcham areas focused on protecting tree canopy, green space and broader biodiversity and wildlife as well as ensuring adequate infrastructure capacity to support growth.