Flora Hill

The Victorian Government is planning to deliver housing in Bendigo at Flora Hill, bringing much needed homes to the region.

Flora Hill will create approximately 160 new homes, including a range of lot sizes and housing types to meet current demands, including some social and affordable homes.

Development Victoria, as the Victorian Government’s property developer, will deliver housing at Flora Hill. A competitive tender process is currently earmarked for late 2026, with the successful builder being appointed in late 2026.

Staged construction is expected to be complete in 2030.

The project is proposed to deliver approximately 160 new homes, including homes for private purchase as well as some social and affordable homes.

Flora Hill will offer a minimum of 10% affordable housing (as defined by the Planning and Environment Act 1987), available for purchase or rent, with a range of homes offered at different price points to cater for a variety of potential buyers.    

We recognise there is great need for more housing in Bendigo, and by unlocking land at Flora Hill we will help deliver on the objectives of the Victoria’s Housing Statement by providing more homes for purchase or rent close to existing schools, jobs, transport and services.

‘Eumana’ was constructed in 1904 and is designated as a place with local heritage significance. It includes the area surrounding the homestead and two significant oak trees.  

It is subject to a Heritage Overlay and it will be retained on the site and incorporated into the new residential community.

Yes. Trees will need to be removed for the development of the site.

Development Victoria has received the required approvals to remove trees.

A Cultural Heritage Management Plan (CHMP) has been approved and will be implemented to ensure the ongoing preservation of culturally significant elements within the site.

Development Victoria will comply with its endorsed Kangaroo Management Plan approved under the Wildlife Act 1975.

You can contact Development Victoria’s Flora Hill Project Team by emailing florahill@development.vic.gov.au.

A local contractor has been appointed to undertake the early works including site remediation.

Previously, the site of the Bendigo Teachers’ College and later used by La Trobe University for student accommodation, the site is now predominantly vacant aside from the historic Eumana House (Eumana). Future use of ‘Eumana’ will be considered, however the building will be retained on the site and incorporated into the new residential community.

Like many sites across Bendigo, the site will require remediation. These works are expected to commence in 2025.

Development Victoria is committed to readying the site for residential use and we will engage a highly experienced team to safely undertake these works.

Dust, noise and vibration during construction will be managed in accordance with EPA guidelines and other relevant legislation requirement to minimise any possible impact.

We understand that construction works can impact traffic and roads and we’re grateful for your understanding as we complete these works. Our priority is always to keep the community safe, informed and moving in instances where traffic management measures are necessary.