A developer with a difference

Villawood Properties has grown to become one of Australia’s leading residential land developers.

From modest beginnings in 1989 developing small subdivisions in Bendigo, today Villawood Properties predominately concentrates on large scale master planned communities which incorporate a combination of mixed-use town centres, residents’ clubs, educational facilities, large display villages and the creation of high quality parks and open spaces. We understand there is much more to creating a living, breathing community than simply constructing a housing allotment, and are committed to going that extra mile to deliver vibrant communities where residents form strong and lasting relationships. With a proven track record in delivering innovative, community-focused developments, Villawood boasts a portfolio of over 50 completed residential projects.

The Ray Martin video series

The Ray Martin Video Series

At Villawood, a sense of social responsibility is built (quite literally) into the foundations of our business. We’re huge believers in the power of community and the inherent responsibility of developers to not only foster it, but tangibly support it. It’s immensely important to us to give back to the community we’ve come from and lead the way in the future we all want to live in.

In conversation with broadcasting legend, Ray Martin, Villawood’s Executive Directors, Rory and Tony take you behind the scenes of our organisation and what matters to it most.

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Caring for the Carers

Villawood is Caring for the Carers

Melbourne’s surging property prices are making it increasingly difficult for people in the essential services to get into the market. Villawood’s Care Worker Support Program was created in 2018 so that people working in these roles can still afford to buy land in Villawood projects.

Under this initiative, purchasers who are employed as care workers who work within a 10km radius of a Villawood community that they are seeking to buy in, will be eligible for a $20,000 rebate on their block of land. Villawood devised the Care Workers Support Program so care workers may live and work in the communities they serve.

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“Every fortnight we have a small get together and cook food for each other“

Nirav, Antish & Prabhjot
Delaray

“We had looked around a fair bit, but when we came to Armstrong we knew this was the place we wanted to build our forever home“

The Bassett Family
Armstrong, Mt Duneed

"We love the sustainability features. It’s good for the environment, good for the bills."

Adina, Patrick and Benson
Aquarevo

“Everyone is working so hard to make a life beyond their day job. To be acknowledged by companies such as Villawood, in a way that takes some pressure off, it’s just amazing.”

Lindu Santhosh
Nurse, purchased at Rathdowne

News & Media

Villawood Properties is one of Australia’s leading property developers and an authority on residential land development and related topics. Our communities are often featured in mainstream media and our and Company Directors are sought for expert commentary on the industry.

Corporate News

11 November 2020

Winners! Montego Hills Claims Residential Subdivision Award

We are thrilled to announce our acreage Kingsholme community, Montego Hills, has taken out the coveted Residential Subdivision Award at the UDIA Queensland Annual Awards For Excellence! The awards recognise the state’s most dynamic community creators devoted to creating inspiring places for Queenslander's to live, work, and play. We are extremely proud of the connected community that has evolved at Montego Hills and are delighted it has been recognised as a premier Queensland development.

Spell it all out!

They’re thought-provoking, controversial, touchstones and eye-opening – Villawood’s giant corten steel letters are meant to highlight social issues, to encourage debate. Mental health, refugees, road safety, indigenous awareness, kids’ play, marriage equality, caring for neighbours, domestic violence, Covid vaccinations, respect, the AFL’s Geelong Cats – these are just some of subjects promulgated in Villawood’s three-metre high rust-coloured letters. Right now, the letters are spelling out an important post-JobKeeper message to businesses and bosses: Employ Local. It’s aimed at bolstering the community’s fortunes at a time of uncertainty as it comes to grips with the possibilities of the post-pandemic era.

IT’S A RECORD!

The 2021 Good Friday Appeal Charity Home No-Reserve Auction fetched a fantastic – and record – $903K for the Royal Children’s Hospital at Villawood Properties’ Rathdowne community in Wollert. Successful bidders for the stunning two-storey, four-bedroom Henley Vogue 34 home were Drage and Zaklina Lazarovski, who were urged over the finishing line by daughter Natasha in a feverish bidding war before a crowd of almost 1,000 people. This year’s Charity Home Auction marks Villawood’s 12th year donating land, over which time the auction has raised more than $8.3 million.

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Corporate News

23 February 2021

Country Comfort through COVID

Villawood’s performance in the regions and country towns through COVID has been tremendous, as more and more people look to sea change and tree change lifestyle offerings. ABS figures show a stampede from capital cities, with their biggest loss on record of people to the regions. Quarterly figures show a total 11,247 people exiting Australian capital cities, including 4700 out of Melbourne. Geelong has experienced surging out-of-town inquiries as well as ongoing strong sales, to the point that civil works are flat out to match the demand clamoring at our sales offices.