Key details
Location Corner of Burwood Highway and Scoresby Road, Knoxfield
Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country
Policy objective Housing
Overview
We're creating a vibrant new neighbourhood in Knoxfield, featuring around 400 high quality new homes and green open spaces, new wetlands and great transport links.
The site at 609-621 Burwood Highway was formerly used as a Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) horticultural research facility. We’re revitalising the site to deliver much needed housing as well as a mixed-use zone which could include such things as retail and other services for the community.
The new wetlands will improve the health of local waterways, including Blind Creek by ensuring the proper treatment of stormwater, which is not currently happening through the artificial dam. The wetlands will also provide a new purpose built and designed environment for local flora and fauna to thrive.
Early next year we’ll be showcasing the project branding, giving the development a new identity. In 2026 our sales display suite will open for customers and our sales campaign will launch.
For our latest update, read our Knoxfield Newsletter – November 2025.
Our commitment to housing
Development Victoria is committed to delivering around 400 high quality homes contributing to the Victorian Government's target of delivering more homes to more Victorians over the next decade.
We’re working to deliver a range of, sustainable and affordable homes to suit the needs of the community.
Our emphasis is on quality design, materials and landscaping, with all homes positioned a short walk to green open spaces, walking paths and the new wetland.
Planning permit application outcome
We recongnise the decision by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) to direct that the Subdivision and Wetlands permits be granted.
We will work closely with Knox City Council and other key stakeholders as we progress to the first phase of construction for the site, and will continue to keep the local community informed as the project progresses.
We look forward to delivering much-needed homes, including affordable housing, as well as an enhanced wetland habitat and green open spaces for the community to enjoy.
19.2ha project area
10% affordable housing proposed
1 mixed use area for small retail & community spaces
A vibrant new neighbourhood in Knoxfield
Timeline
- Site rezoned to Comprehensive Development Zone, with Burwood Highway and Scoresby Road Knoxfield Comprehensive Development Plan endorsed
- First phase of community engagement - four focus groups held to understand the community's needs and wants for Knoxfield
- Draft master plan developed by project and consultant team, incorporating community feedback
- Community engagement seeking feedback on the draft master plan
- Community working group established
- Planning application lodged for stages 1 and 2 subdivision and the wetland area
- Ongoing repair and maintenance work to the dam
- Participation in the VCAT hearings for the subdivision and wetlands utility installation planning permits – August to December 2023
- VCAT directs that the Subdivision and Wetlands permits be granted
- Tender process for a builder and civil works contractor
- Sales display suite to be delivered on site and open for customers
- Sales campaign expected to launch
- Works to establish the new wetlands expected to start
Construction of homes and wetlands (subject to relevant approvals)
- Construction expected to be complete, subject to change
What we are doing
The site will deliver a diverse range of housing options close to jobs, services and transport. Housing will primarily be medium density townhouses with a range of two to four bedrooms.
It will also offer mixed-use development opportunities to benefit local residents, businesses and the wider community.
We are committed to:
- Delivering up to 10 percent affordable housing that is appropriate for the housing needs of Victorians on moderate incomes.
- Participating in the Homes for Homes scheme which allows a voluntary tax deductable donation of the sale of participating homes towards building homes for individuals in need of shelter.
- Committing to the Green Building Council of Australia’s Green Star Communities rating tool for the site. Green Star Communities aims to provide national consistency and a common language around the definition of best practice sustainable communities.
- Working towards delivering best practice and carbon neutrality across the site.
- Partnering with the Green Building Council of Australia to pilot its new Green Star Homes standard on the site. The standard is a key tool to drive transformation in the residential sector and create a market for healthier, more resilient, energy efficient homes.
We have a proven track record of delivering enhanced and thriving waterbodies throughout Victoria.
Central to the Knoxfield development will be an improved wetland area with an enhanced habitat for the endangered Blue-Billed duck and other local species. Learn more about the wetland.
Location
The Knoxfield site is superbly ideally located to local amenities and transportation with easy access to Burwood Highway and the Monash Freeway - as well as key bus links. It neighbours Fairhills High School and is within close proximity to a number of schools and TAFE campuses, the site offers excellent educational opportunities for local families.
Importantly, the site provides direct access to Blind Creek with excellent pedestrian and cycle pathways to local amenities. Our goal is to embed these links within the site to create a connected and pedestrian friendly neighbourhood.
Development Victoria acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as the Traditional Custodians of the land.
Who to contact about this project
For more information about the project, community events or to provide feedback please contact us at
knoxfield@development.vic.gov.au or phone 03 8317 3400.
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Updated on 07 November 2025