Bendigo Housing Projects Move Forward With Decisions on Sites and Growth Targets Ahead

Over 73 new social housing units at Myers Street and Mollison Street in central Bendigo are complete and ready for families to move in, with 75% allocated to priority housing waitlist applicants.

Why These Projects Matter Now

Greater Bendigo City Council aims to create 900 houses annually through five growth areas: Marong, Junortoun, Huntly, Maiden Gully, and Kangaroo Flat. The completed units and ongoing early works address immediate housing needs while longer-term plans for additional sites move through review processes.

Specific Sites and Named Locations

Early works have begun on the former Bendigo Teachers’ College site at Osborne Street, Flora Hill, which will deliver approximately 160 new homes including 56 social and affordable units, with construction starting in 2027. The Virginia Hill site of 2.95 hectares northwest of Bendigo CBD is nominated for development of social and affordable housing, with proposed plans under public review. Viewpoint Estate in Huntly already delivers over 800 homes capacity as part of the council’s growth strategy.

Supported Figures and Targets

Marong Township is identified as a future satellite town targeting 8,000 residents by 2030, while around 11,000 new dwellings are planned across Maiden Gully, Huntly, Marong-Rural West, and Strathfieldsaye. These figures come directly from council planning documents and state government project updates.

What Happens Next and Key Decisions

Public review of the Virginia Hill plans will determine the next phase of social and affordable housing there. Greater Bendigo City Council will continue coordinating development across the five growth areas to meet the annual housing target, with decisions on timing and allocation for the Flora Hill site due before construction begins in 2027. Residents can follow updates through the listed project pages on engage.vic.gov.au and development.vic.gov.au.