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Overlooked Suburb on the Cusp of Rezoning

Wyndham Vale's western fringe near the former quarry site moves toward rezoning that could reshape local housing supply by late 2027.

By Wyndham Vale Property Desk · Published 10 July 2026

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6 Pwll y Min Crescent, Wyndham Park, Peterston super Ely, June 2021
6 Pwll y Min Crescent, Wyndham Park, Peterston super Ely, June 2021. Photo: No Swan So Fine / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Wyndham City Council will review a rezoning application covering 150 hectares of the western fringe of Wyndham Vale on 15 July 2026, shifting land currently zoned for rural residential use to allow medium-density housing.

The timing aligns with the release of the council's updated housing strategy last month, which projects a need for 4,200 additional dwellings in the suburb by 2031 to meet demand from families relocating from outer growth corridors.

Streets and Sites in the Spotlight

Residents along Greens Road and Lockhart Drive have attended three public information sessions at the Wyndham Vale Community Centre since April, where planners outlined new lot sizes and road connections that would link the area to the existing Wyndham Vale railway station precinct. The Wyndham Vale Renewal Initiative, a council program launched in 2024, has already funded footpath upgrades on those two streets and now lists the rezoning as its next priority.

Local real estate agents report steady inquiries from investors tracking the application, with three blocks on the western end of Greens Road listed for sale at an average asking price of $720,000 in the past fortnight.

Price Data and Timeline

CoreLogic figures released on 8 July 2026 show the median house price in Wyndham Vale reached $665,000 in June, a 9 per cent rise from the same month last year, while clearance rates at local auctions have held above 75 per cent for four consecutive quarters. The rezoning proposal includes a 2027 construction start date for the first 800 lots if approved.

Buyers considering entry now are advised to check the council's online planning portal for the full application documents before the 15 July meeting and to consult a local conveyancer about potential infrastructure levies that would apply once the land changes category.

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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