Housing Strategy

We are preparing a new housing strategy. The aim of the strategy is to provide a framework to manage the future of housing in Stonnington. 

  • How much new housing we need
  • What types of housing we need
  • Where we should put new housing
  • Other issues, such as what infrastructure is needed to support growth.

The strategy will influence housing for current and future residents, in a way that will enhance the City's character and liveability.  

Strategy development timeline

The strategy will happen over stages, including two rounds of community consultation.

Date Activity Status
2018

Council looks at issues and opportunities. It examines:

  • Population forecasts
  • Development trends
  • Local and state government policy, and
  • Feedback from council officers, Councillors and state government service providers.
Complete
Early to mid 2019

Stage 1 community engagement helps draft the strategy.

Activities include:

  • 'Shaping our Neighbourhoods' meeting
  • Community panel
  • Focus group discussions
  • Online survey
  • Pop-up information stalls, and
  • Library drop-in sessions.

Over 600 people participated, and 1400 people visited the project website.

What we heard has shaped the draft strategy development.

Complete
Late 2019
Development of draft housing strategy affected by state government policy change. Complete
2020/2021

Council reviews its neighbourhood character precincts.

Findings shaped the draft housing strategy. 

 Complete
2022/2023

Review and update draft strategy.

Draft housing strategy complete.

 Complete
Early 2024 Stage 2 community engagement on draft housing strategy. Complete
2024/2025

Strategy updated based on community engagement findings. 

Final housing strategy adopted.

Ongoing

For more information, see the draft Housing Strategy or call the City Futures team on 03 8290 1395.