Roxburgh Park Land Release: Who Qualifies and How to Apply

Roxburgh Park's planning authority has confirmed the release of a new residential land parcel in the suburb's northern growth corridor, with the registration process now open to eligible applicants. The land, situated along the Somerton Road precinct near the junction of Mahoneys Road, covers approximately 3.2 hectares and is earmarked for a mix of standard and medium-density residential lots, the smallest starting at 280 square metres.

The timing is deliberate. Roxburgh Park has recorded consistent population growth over recent years, and existing housing stock along Beech Street and the established estates near Roxburgh Park Community Centre has absorbed most of the available supply. Planners flagged a shortfall in entry-level land as early as late 2024, and this release is the first direct response to that gap. With lot prices in comparable greenfield zones across the region climbing past $380,000 for a standard 400-square-metre block, the pressure on first-home buyers has become acute.

Who Can Apply, and What the Priority System Means

The release operates on a two-tier priority system. First-home buyers and recipients of the Victorian Homebuyer Fund receive first-access registration, which opens 5 July 2026 and closes 2 August 2026. General applicants, including investors and those who have previously held property, move to the second-access pool, which opens 9 August 2026. Applicants in both categories must register through the Roxburgh Park Residential Land Portal, which is administered jointly by the local council's Planning and Development Unit and the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning.

To qualify under the priority tier, applicants must provide proof of first-home buyer status as defined under the First Home Owner Grant (New Homes) Act 2000, a pre-approval letter from an approved lending institution dated no earlier than 1 May 2026, and a signed statutory declaration confirming the property will serve as the principal place of residence for a minimum of 12 months post-settlement. Applicants who have previously received a state government land grant anywhere in Victoria are ineligible for the priority tier, regardless of current ownership status.

The Roxburgh Park Community Centre on Somerton Road has been designated as a physical information point, with council planning officers available on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10am and 2pm throughout July to assist residents with documentation queries. The Hume City Council planning desk at Broadmeadows is also processing pre-registration support appointments, bookable through the council's online scheduling system.

Lot Pricing, Ballots, and What Happens If the Pool Is Oversubscribed

Indicative lot pricing has been set between $345,000 and $430,000 depending on size and position, with corner lots commanding the upper end of that range. If the number of eligible priority-tier registrants exceeds available lots, and given demand patterns from the last Roxburgh Park release in March 2023, which was 4.7 times oversubscribed, that outcome is considered likely, a computerised ballot will determine allocation order. Ballot results will be communicated by 15 August 2026, with contracts of sale required to be executed within 21 days of notification.

General applicants who miss out in the second-access pool will be placed on a reserve list, valid for 90 days, covering any lots that fall over during the contract execution period. Historically, between 8 and 12 percent of allocated lots revert to the reserve list due to finance failures or applicant withdrawal, according to council planning documents from the 2023 release process.

Prospective applicants should move quickly on finance pre-approvals. Several lenders have tightened turnaround times for pre-approval letters due to broader credit assessment workloads, and the 1 May 2026 currency requirement for those letters means any application sitting on a pre-approval dated before that cut-off will need to be refreshed before submission. Full application guidelines and the registration portal link are available via the Hume City Council website under the Planning and Development section.

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.