Wyndham Vale Opens 180 Lots: Check Your Eligibility Now

Wyndham City Council released 180 residential lots in the Riverwalk precinct on July 10, with applications open only to buyers who meet residency and income thresholds set under the 2026 Local Housing Access Scheme.

The timing follows council approval of stage three of the Riverwalk master plan last month, which adds capacity for 1,200 new dwellings along the Werribee River corridor. Local real estate agents report median house prices in Wyndham Vale reached $612,000 in the June quarter, up 7 per cent from the same period last year, pushing many long-term renters out of established pockets such as Manor Lakes.

Who qualifies

Applicants must have lived in the City of Wyndham for at least three of the past five years and hold a combined household income below $165,000. Priority goes to first-home buyers and families with at least one child enrolled at a local school. The scheme excludes investors and overseas buyers, a rule enforced through statutory declarations checked against council rates records.

Two named estates anchor the release. The Riverwalk lots sit between Mambourin Road and the Wyndham Vale railway station, while a smaller tranche of 45 blocks fronts Ballan Road near the Wyndham Vale Community Hub. Both parcels fall under the council’s growth-zone overlay, which caps building heights at two storeys to preserve sightlines to the river.

Application steps and deadlines

Interested parties must submit an online form through the Wyndham Planning Authority portal by 5 pm on August 15. Required documents include proof of local residency, recent tax returns, and a letter from a licensed builder confirming intent to construct within 24 months. A non-refundable $500 processing fee applies. Successful applicants will be notified by September 5 and must pay a 10 per cent deposit within 14 days.

Lot sizes range from 350 to 520 square metres, with prices starting at $395,000 for the smallest blocks. Council data shows 62 per cent of the 180 lots are reserved for households earning under $120,000, reflecting targets set in the 2025 Wyndham Housing Strategy. Those who miss the deadline can join a waitlist that rolls over to the next release scheduled for November.

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.