At its meeting on 8 September 2025, Council adopted the Stonnington 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 Housing 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 Housing Strategy was developed over stages, including two rounds of community consultation.
| Date |
Activity |
Status |
| 2018 |
Council looks at issues and opportunities, and it examined:
- 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' symposium
- Community panel
- Focus group discussions
- Online survey
- Pop-up information stalls, and
- Library drop-in sessions.
Over 600 people participated, and 1,400 people visited the project website.
What we heard has shaped the draft Housing 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 |
| 2024 |
Stage 2 community engagement on draft Housing Strategy.
Activities include:
- Three community forums
- Project website, including an interactive map
- Online survey
Over 295 people participated, and over 2,000 people visited the project website.
|
Complete |
| 2024/2025 |
Housing Strategy updated based on community engagement findings and State Government planning reforms.
|
Complete
|
| Sept 2025 |
Final Housing Strategy adopted. |
Complete |
For more information, see the Housing Strategy or call the City Growth team on 03 8290 1395.