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Bendigo Residents Consider Neighbourhood Housing Developments
Plans across several suburbs draw attention from people living near proposed sites.
How we reported this
Early works have begun at the former Bendigo Teachers’ College site in Osborne Street, Flora Hill, to deliver approximately 160 new homes, including 56 social and affordable units, with construction expected to start in 2027.
Greater Bendigo Housing Strategy
Greater Bendigo Council’s Housing Strategy commits to creating 900 houses per year across five growth areas: Marong, Junortoun, Huntly, Maiden Gully, and Kangaroo Flat. This approach identifies multiple locations for residential expansion to meet ongoing needs in the region.
Key Development Sites
The Virginia Hill site covers 2.95 hectares and sits 5.5km north-west of Bendigo City Centre near the Eaglehawk Town Centre, where social and affordable housing is proposed. Viewpoint Estate in Huntly offers an estimated capacity of over 800 homes and already includes parklands, walking trails, and open green space, with hundreds of homes delivered so far. Marong Township is identified as a future satellite town expected to accommodate 8,000 residents by 2030, alongside additional new residential areas marked in Jackass Flat, Huntly, Strathfieldsaye, and Maiden Gully North and East.
These locations sit within established neighbourhoods where daily life continues alongside the planning and early preparation stages. People living near Osborne Street in Flora Hill and near the Eaglehawk Town Centre area have direct interest in how the projects take shape over time.
Next Steps for Projects
Construction at the Flora Hill site is expected to start in 2027. Further details on the Virginia Hill proposal remain under consideration through official channels. Residents can review project information through the listed government sites for updates on timelines and design aspects as they become available.