North Melbourne precinct

Located across 3 sites in the heart of North Melbourne between, Alfred, Melrose and Sutton Streets and Boundary Road, as well as Canning Street and Abbotsford Street, the North Melbourne precincts.

The local housing office is located at 33 Alfred Street in North Melbourne.

Next step towards new homes for North Melbourne

We’re currently seeking a project partner to put forward a proposal to build and manage more than 800 new homes, including 300 social homes, at 33 Alfred Street in North Melbourne.

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What's happening in the precinct

What does the Big Housing Build mean for residents in social housing high-rise neighbourhoods?

This is Australia’s largest urban renewal project with a pipeline of projects between now and 2051. It will transform Melbourne’s high-rise social housing neighbourhoods, redeveloping 44 ageing high-rises and other buildings with modern, accessible and energy efficient homes and improved community facilities. Once completed, there will be at least 10% more social housing for Victorians who need it and more homes close to schools, services, transport and jobs.

This is a long-term project that will happen in careful stages. When it’s time to move, residents are given plenty of notice and help from our relocations team to find a suitable new home. This includes homes in your neighbourhood if you choose.

When new homes are built residents have the right to return to their neighbourhood based on their ongoing eligibility, needs and suitability of the new homes. You can also choose to stay in your new home if that suits you better at the time.

Learn more about the relocations process