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Transport Upgrade Creating a New Commuter Suburb

A rail corridor overhaul in Roxburgh Park will add express services and parking capacity, drawing buyers who want shorter trips to the city centre.

By Roxburgh Park Property Desk · Published 9 July 2026

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The state transport authority confirmed last week that a $85 million package for the Roxburgh Park rail corridor will start site works in September, with new express trains and a 450-space park-and-ride lot due online by December 2027.

The timing aligns with steady interest rates and renewed office attendance in the central business district, pushing households to weigh travel times more carefully when choosing where to buy.

Blocks on Somerton Road sit within a short walk of the planned station entrance, while homes near the Roxburgh Park Community Hub will gain from the new bus interchange that feeds directly into the rail timetable.

CoreLogic records show the median detached house price in the suburb reached $695,000 in May this year, an increase of 9 percent from the February figure when the upgrade funding was first released.

Market Response So Far

Local agents report listings on Hanson Road attracting inspections from city-based buyers within days of the announcement, with several properties under contract at or above asking price. The new facility will also connect to the existing cycle path network, giving residents an option to reach the station without driving.

Council planning documents list 320 additional dwellings approved along the corridor since March, most of them townhouses priced between $580,000 and $640,000. These figures sit below the median for comparable stock in inner-ring suburbs, a gap that has narrowed by only 3 percent in the past quarter.

Next Steps for Buyers

Settlement deadlines before the September construction start still allow purchasers to lock in current pricing ahead of any further uplift. Prospective buyers can review the latest listings through the Roxburgh Park Real Estate Association portal or attend the next open inspection round at the Community Hub on 15 July.

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.

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