Developing a new plan for Victoria

Developing a plan for Victoria

We’re developing a new strategic plan for Victoria that will provide guidance around how we create more homes near transport, job opportunities and essential services in vibrant, liveable and sustainable suburbs, towns and regions.

The plan for Victoria will map out the work for Government to make sure we have more homes across our state in the places where people would like to live – whether to be near friends and family, work, the services they need or the places they love.

It will also set housing targets for local government areas across the state – to reach our goal of 2.24 million homes by 2051.

This will be the first community-led strategic land use plan for the state and will replace the existing metropolitan strategy Plan Melbourne 2017-2050 and regional growth plans. By developing a plan that covers all of Victoria, we’re ensuring that Melbourne, regional and rural Victoria are all included.

Looking ahead to 2050

We know Victoria is one of the best places to live in Australia. By 2050, our population will be over 10 million, and more than eight million will call Melbourne home.

The way we live, work and connect is changing. As our state grows, we need smarter and more sustainable solutions to retain what makes us great.

In 2050, let’s be proud of the actions we take today.

Engagement

Late in 2023, we started to talk with local council and industry stakeholders. Between February – August 2024 we conducted the largest state-wide community engagement program, reaching more than 110,000 people across Victoria.

We have asked Victorians what they love about the places they live in, what they want to maintain, what they want to change and what they can compromise to ensure we create a plan that is based on a shared vision for Victoria.

Over 15,000 pieces of feedback have been collected, including over 600 submissions from community, local councils and industry stakeholders, which we are carefully considering to ensure the plan responds to Victorians’ vision for the state.

The new plan will be released in early 2025, along with our full engagement report.

Contact

Email: planforvictoria@transport.vic.gov.au

Phone: 136 186

Page last updated: 27/12/24