Dorcas Street, South Melbourne

We’re delivering new modern and energy-efficient social housing in South Melbourne.

The Commonwealth and Victorian Government are working together through the Housing Australia Future Fund to deliver 131 new social homes.

These homes will be delivered on the site of the old walk-ups at 182-196 Dorcas Street in South Melbourne.

This project will double the social housing in this area and provide safe and secure homes for Victorians who need them most.

It’s the first step in renewing the South Melbourne Housing Precinct. The vision is to create a safe, well-designed and well-connected neighbourhood.

We’ll work with residents and the community as we plan and design the new homes.

Construction will begin in mid-2026 and finish by 2029. 

Map showing the South Melbourne precinct located between Coventry Street, Moray Street, Dorcas Street and St Luke Street. 200 Dorcas Street is part of the precinct on the corner of Dorcas Street and St Luke Street

Project timeline:

2024

Demolition of the old walk-ups

Late 2025

Community engagement

Mid 2026

Construction of the new buildings begins

2029

Buildings are completed and residents move into their new homes

Community consultation

We will let the local community know when there are opportunities to provide feedback and ideas on the future of the South Melbourne Precinct as we progress through a range of planning stages.

We take community feedback seriously and encourage you to participate in each stage of the planning and development process.

Relocations

All residents from the old walk-ups have been supported to move into new homes that suit their ongoing needs.

Relocated households will have the right to return to the new homes, based on their ongoing eligibility, needs, and suitability of the new homes.

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Get in touch

To enquire about this project, please send us an email.

southmelbourne@homes.vic.gov.au