Victorian Government Activity Centres

Blackburn, Nunawading and Mitcham Activity Centres

The Activity Centres Program is a Victorian Government initiative aimed at increasing housing near public transport. The Program is part of the implementation of Plan for Victoria, the Government’s community-led strategic land use plan for Victoria. 

The State Government has identified the areas near Blackburn, Nunawading and Mitcham train station as desirable locations to build more homes. These areas offer good access to services, jobs and transport. 

State Government Phase 2 consultation 

The State Government has released the draft maps based on the phase 1 community consultation. The draft maps include: 

  • Proposed building heights
  • Proposed core and catchment boundaries
  • Important public spaces and streets

Phase 2 consultation dates: 

  • Consultation opens: Wednesday 11 February 2026
  • Consultation closes: Sunday 22 March 2026

Maps: see the State Government's proposed maps for the Blackburn to Mitcham activity centre and understand what changes may be proposed for housing and development near your local stations. 

View the draft maps for Blackburn, Mitcham and Nunawading on the Engage Victoria website.

Council's phase 2 submission to the State Government: 

Whitehorse City Council submission, Activity Centre Program - Phase 2 consultation Blackburn, Nunawading and Mitcham - March 2026 ( PDF 4.11MB)

State Government Phase 1 consultation 

The State Government phase 1 consultation asked for input from residents around Blackburn, Nunawading and Mitcham train stations. Phase 1 consultation focused on what the community loves and values about their local area.

Phase 1 consultation dates: 

  • Consultation opens: Monday 22 October 2026
  • Consultation closes: Sunday 30 November 2026

Read Council's phase 1 submission to the State Government: 

Whitehorse City Council submission, Activity Centre Program - Phase 1 consultation Blackburn, Nunawading and Mitcham - November 2025 ( PDF 1.67MB)

Contact the Project Team

136 186 (select option 6)

activity.centres@transport.vic.gov.au

Blackburn, Nunawading and Mitcham maps

Phase 2 Consultation Opens

11 February 2026

Council Pop-Up Sessions

22 February 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm – Nunawading Civic Centre 

28 February 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm – South Parade Playground, Blackburn

14 March 2026, 10:00am–12:00pm – Britannia Mall, Mitcham

Phase 2 Consultation Closes

22 March 2026