property
An overlooked suburb on the cusp of rezoning
Brimbank Ridge sits ready for mixed-use redevelopment after council documents flagged the shift from rural zoning.
How we reported this
Planning papers lodged with the Keilor City Council on 2 July list Brimbank Ridge for rezoning from rural conservation to mixed residential and light commercial use.
The timing aligns with tighter supply across established pockets near the Calder Freeway and rising interest from buyers priced out of denser corridors. Council staff cited population growth forecasts through 2031 and the need to unlock underused land near existing transport links as the main drivers behind the proposal.
Streets and sites in play
The affected area runs along Green Gully Road between the old Keilor Landfill buffer and the rear boundary of the Keilor Community Centre. Residents on nearby Elphinstone Street already walk to the Keilor Historical Society rooms for monthly meetings, while the Keilor Sports Club on Church Street provides the closest organised recreation. Both facilities sit within the proposed rezoning boundary and would gain new foot traffic once higher-density housing arrives.
Current land use remains mostly hobby farms and light storage yards. The change would permit townhouses and small retail nodes, a direct response to the 2025 Keilor Housing Supply Audit that identified only 180 new dwellings approved in the suburb since 2022.
Price signals and next steps
Median house prices in Brimbank Ridge stood at $685,000 in the June quarter, according to the council's own valuation roll, roughly 18 percent below the Keilor average. Agents report three properties on Green Gully Road listed above $750,000 this month, all marketed with rezoning notes attached.
Public submissions close on 22 July. Property owners can review the full draft amendment on the council website or attend the information session scheduled for 15 July at the Keilor Community Centre. Buyers considering entry now are advised to confirm lot sizes against the proposed height limits before contracts are exchanged.
This article is general information only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Consider your own circumstances and seek licensed professional advice before making financial decisions.