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Location St Albans Road, Sunshine North
Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country

Policy objective Housing

Overview

At Development Victoria, we are proud of giving more Victorians an opportunity to buy a home in areas where they want to live.

Melbourne’s thriving inner west is one of those areas and we’re transforming a vacant  site in Sunshine North into a thriving new community, conveniently located close to existing jobs, schools, roads, and hospitals.

LUMA will feature approximately 300 townhouses designed to suit a range of households and budgets, surrounded by green open spaces.

We’ve appointed Melbourne-based SAW Constructions to deliver 86 townhouses in Stage 1 and 85 new homes in Stage 2, with construction already underway.

There’s more to come in Stage 3, with a  further 125 homes planned.

Sustainability will be a high priority at LUMA, with all  homes being energy efficient and featuring  solar panels. Stage 2 homes will be all-electric, achieving a minimum 7-star energy rating.

Our delivery of new homes at LUMA contributes to the Victorian Government’s Housing Statement commitment to deliver 800,000 homes over the next decade.

Our residents at LUMA will also be able to enjoy a range of open spaces, including:

  • Willowbark Reserve (opening early 2025) – a 3,600 square metre park at the heart of the development, featuring a playground, BBQs, and picnic areas – all of which will be available for the wider community to enjoy..
  • A planned pedestrian and vehicle bridge over Stony Creek via Metherall Street, linking LUMA with  the surrounding communities.
  • Future commercial and retail precincts, including supermarkets and specialty stores to support the everyday needs of local residents.

Secure Your New Home at LUMA with Just a 2.5% Deposit

We’ve introduced a new low deposit scheme at LUMA, making it easier than ever to own your own home. You’ll only need a 2.5% deposit upfront to secure a home in Stage 2, with a further 2.5% deposit due six months after signing your contract. Plus, there are no progress payments required during construction, making the path to homeownership more accessible to a wider range of buyers.

A standout feature of Stage 2 is our Priority Access Program, giving individuals on incomes eligible for affordable housing the opportunity to purchase homes before they’re released to the general public.

Interested in purchasing a home in Stage 2?  Visit the LUMA Living website to book an appointment with our friendly sales consultant, Awot, and learn more.

12.5ha project area

300 new homes

3,600m2 open space created

November Project Update

Timeline

2016

  • Community engagement on planned development 

2017

  • Development Plan submitted to Brimbank City Council 

2019

  • Development Plan approved 

2020

  • Sales for LUMA stage 1 commence 

2023

  • Early: Stage 1 civil works complete
  • Late: Stage 1 home construction commenced

2024

  • Early: Stage 2 homes sales commence
  • Mid: Works on LUMA park commence
  • Mid: Stage 2 civil works complete
  • Mid: Stage 2 home construction commences 

2025
  • Early: LUMA Park opens
  • Early: First homes in Stage 1 complete
  • Early: Pedestrian and vehicle bridge construction commences
  • Mid: Stage 1 homes complete
  • Late: First homes in Stage 2 complete
  • Late: Stage 3 home sales commence
2026

  • Stage 3 home construction commences 

2027/2028

  • Stage 3 homes complete 

Priority access

To help more Victorians buy their own home, we offer eligible buyers exclusive access to affordable high-quality properties.

This means households earning up to $154, 410 have a 7 day priority access period during which they can make a purchase before homes are made available to the general public. Find out more on the Luma living website.

Approach

Sunshine is a high-profile Local Government Area of which the City of Brimbank is the local governing authority. It is recognised in State Government planning policies as an important activity centre and one of six National Employment Clusters.

With Sunshine’s population expected to more than double over the next 30 years, the Victorian Government released a Precinct Opportunity Statement for Sunshine to give government, the community and investors the confidence about how the Sunshine Precinct will grow and develop over time.

LUMA Sunshine North will cater for this growth, providing accommodation for a range of households including first home buyers, key workers to support the neighbouring health and education precinct, young professionals, couples, growing families and established families.

Sunshine North is considered an ideal location for development due to its easy access to amenities, public transport, major roads and freeways.

The key objectives of the development are to provide:

  • A development built around a well-connected community.
  • A high-quality urban design outcome.
  • Diverse and well-planned housing options.
  • Walkability through pedestrian and cycling links.
  • Future retail and commercial opportunities on-site.

Making everyday living easier

Location

The development is located approximately 13km west of Melbourne's CBD. The site is bound by St Albans Road, Western Ring Road, Stony Creek and vacant land to the south.

Development Victoria acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as the Traditional Custodians of the land now named Sunshine.

Who to contact about this project

To register your interest and receive all the latest sales information and updates, email your details to sunshinenorth@development.vic.gov.au.

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Community

Between November and December 2016, Development Victoria undertook community engagement on its planned development of the Sunshine North site.

As a result of the feedback received from the community, there were several adjustments made to the master plan before it was submitted to Council. This included increased traffic management around the site; close management of grasslands to prevent bushfires; further limiting traffic noise from the Western Ring Road and retaining as many existing trees as possible.

There were ongoing negotiations with Brimbank City Council in 2018—2019 as part of the Development Plan approval, with the Council formally approving the development in February 2019.

Updated on 10 February 2025