Victorian Government direction

In response to the state's housing crisis, the Victorian Government recently released key policy direction information, including:

Where to next then?

In September 2023 the Victorian Government released Victoria's Housing Statement, and in June 2024 Draft State-wide Housing Targets.

Targets will be set for each Council area, including Mount Alexander. The targets aren't finalised, and more information is expected in late 2024.

We will use the finalised housing targets when released, and community feedback from the second stage of consultation to update the Draft Housing and Neighbourhood Character Strategy for Castlemaine, Campbells Creek and Chewton.

  • Read the draft strategy

    Read the full draft Housing and Neighbourhood Character Strategy

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  • Managing housing growth

    Learn where we are directing housing and why

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  • Housing opportunities

    Find out what housing opportunities we are facilitating

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  • Neighbourhood character types

    Learn more about your property's neighbourhood character type, including the preferred character and design guidelines

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