Popular suburbs for knocking down and rebuilding in Melbourne’s West

Whether you’re exploring the possibility of knocking down your existing home and rebuilding a new one in its place, or buying into a new neighbourhood that you’ve always had your eye on with plans to start fresh - Melbourne’s western suburbs offer a breadth of opportunity. From the bustling cafes in Yarraville, to the family-friendly suburbs of Hoppers Crossing, you can create a modern Carlisle home in your desired location, that perfectly suits your lifestyle and new home needs - with no compromises.

Altona

Altona has firmly established itself as a knockdown rebuild hotspot. Beachside cottages along the Esplanade and Queen Street, which is perpendicular to the main dining and retail strip of Pier Street, are being replaced with design-focused homes that maximise bay views. The suburb recorded 145 property sales in the past year, with a median sale price of $1175000. 

With 11490 residents, 8 schools, 8 childcare centres and 31 parks and reserves, Altona offers a relaxed coastal atmosphere, paired with modern conveniences. Families are especially drawn to Altona College, bustling Pier Street cafes and direct train connections to the CBD, making it one of the most desirable western KDR destinations for both families and professionals alike.

Altona North

Altona North is also undergoing steady transformation, with many of its post-war homes and older weatherboards near The Circle shopping village and Blackshaws Road now being replaced with larger family homes. The suburb recorded 185 property sales in the past year, with a median sale price of $949000.

Altona North appeals to families seeking affordability near the bay, with 10 schools and 6 childcare centres closeby. Its proximity to Altona Gate Shopping Centre, parks such as Paisley Park, and easy access to the West Gate Freeway make it a strong option for those looking to rebuild in Melbourne’s west.

Yarraville

Yarraville’s charm lies in its trendy village feel, with cafés, theatres and a vibrant community vibe. While core streetscapes remain protected by heritage overlays, the surrounding pockets have seen a steady stream of knock down rebuild projects, with 250 home sales in the past year and a median sale price of $1130000. 

Families are replacing older cottages with contemporary homes designed for modern living, that also have access to 19 popular parks and local reserves including Yarraville Gardens, along with Wembley Primary, its famous village cafes and theatre, and the CBD. 

Sunshine

Once known primarily as an industrial hub, Sunshine is now recognised as one of the west’s fastest-evolving residential areas. Over the past 12 months, 129 properties changed hands, with a median price of $782500. Long-term growth remains strong, with values up 0.0479216829% over the past decade. Areas like Matthews Hill and Durham Road are now attracting more knockdown rebuild activity, where families are replacing Edwardian and post-war homes with modern, double-storey designs on generous blocks. 

Sunshine’s 9445 residents have access to 11 schools, 16 childcare centres, and 18 parks. Sunshine Marketplace and Plaza anchor the retail scene, while new infrastructure such as the Airport Rail Link is expected to further boost demand for knockdown rebuilds.

Hoppers Crossing

Hoppers Crossing has emerged as a family-friendly option for knockdown rebuild projects, and is strongest in older areas such as the Mossfield Estate. Here, 1970s brick homes on 600sqm blocks are being transformed into modern family homes. Families are drawn to the proximity to Pacific Werribee, and access to respected schools such as Cambridge Primary and Mossfiel Primary, as well as access to over 26 schools and 35 childcare centres. 

Affordability is also another popular drawcard with 636 homes sold in the past 12 months, with a median of $630000. Average rent is estimated around   $480 per week, highlighting the suburb’s ongoing investor appeal.

Seaholme

A small, boutique coastal suburb, Seaholme has become a niche hotspot for knockdown and rebuild activity, with demand for its beachside lifestyle translating into 27 sales in the past year and a median price of $1200000. Its fibro shacks and older beach cottages are rapidly being replaced by high-end homes that take advantage of the foreshore and Cherry Lake outlooks. With public transport links and a relaxed village feel, it’s no surprise that demand here is surging.

Despite its small size, the suburb’s 2067 residents enjoy access to 1 schools, 1 childcare centres and 9 reserves. Seaholme Station connects the community directly to the CBD, while its peaceful foreshore streets make it one of the west’s most exclusive knock down and rebuild destinations.

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