Villawood: 37 years at Forefront of Australia’s Developers
Thirty-seven years along its remarkable journey, Villawood Properties is Australia’s leading greenfields developer. Its reputation, built on a record of innovative quality, community care and delivery, has set benchmarks for developers across the country. Our modest Bendigo beginnings of 1989 have grown exponentially to 73 completed projects, with 29 currently on market and a pipeline of at least 18 more, covering the full length of the eastern seaboard from Adelaide to Cairns.
The Villawood Spirit mantra is simple but profound: It’s About Life. This means building long-lasting ties and groups, friendships and networks. It’s not just about houses and blocks of land. It is about helping build greater purpose into people’s lives, about watching each other’s backs and caring for one another.
A Sense of Place: Celebrating the Spirit of Community
Villawood is excited and proud to publish a brand new book highlighting the industry-spearheading, creative and the ever-expanding story of Villawood Properties, its endeavours, successes and ambitions.
A Sense of Place: Celebrating the Spirit of Community is a showcase of all things Villawood. It throws a spotlight on everything from our clubs and community spirit, our parks and art and philosophy of giving back, right through to our current and upcoming projects with their ground-breaking urban planning credentials. And, of course, it highlights the many wonderful people who make up the vibrant Villawood family.
It’s a bright and super-colourful journey through the process of building new communities and neighbourhoods focussed on a healthy and happy lifestyle of purpose and powerful social connections.
VillaRange Takes Out Prestigious UDIA Affordability Award
VillaRange by Villawood Properties has won the UDIA Victoria Affordability Excellence Award, recognising its innovative 2- and 3-bedroom single and double-storey designs offered at a market-disrupting price point for buyers who have struggled to access the mainstream market.
With light-filled, space-efficient layouts, sustainable features including solar and gas-free living, and placement within Villawood’s thriving communities close to parks, schools, transport and exclusive residents’ clubs, VillaRange delivers architect-designed, low-maintenance homes that make high-quality, community-focused living genuinely attainable.
VillaRange has also been recently spotlighted in an article on realestate.com.au sharing how smart design can deliver quality and affordability. Discover why VillaRange is setting a new benchmark for attainable, high-quality living in our communities.
Street Cred explores the hidden stories and vibrant life of urban streets that connect, inspire, and shape our communities.
Street Cred is a groundbreaking video series that uncovers the extraordinary world beneath our feet, the streets we walk every day. Returning in 2026 with all-new episodes, the series explores streets as more than thoroughfares, revealing them as living, breathing places shaped by social connection, cultural identity and thoughtful urban design.
Our teams have been working behind the scenes to bring new stories to life, and we’re excited to share new episodes soon. Stay tuned and follow along for what’s coming!
5% ‘Foot In The Door’ for First Home Buyers
Have you heard? The Federal Government has introduced the First Home Guarantee program, giving first home buyers the chance to secure a home with as little as 5% deposit!*
Check out these benefits!
- Enter the market with just a 5% deposit* – for example, on a $600,000 home and land package, this could mean a deposit of just $30,000!^
- Avoid Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) – saving you approximately $25,000 – $30,000^
- Higher property caps for house & land packages
- No income caps – making it easier for more first homebuyers to get started
*Subject to your eligibility. ^ These figures are indicative only. This does not constitute financial advice and does not consider personal circumstances. Buyers should make their own enquiries regarding deposit and repayments with financial advisor.
Latest Villawood News & Updates
2 March 2026
Seacliff Village comes to life as retail build begins
Building works have started on The Village retail precinct set within the $900m masterplanned Seacliff Village development in Adelaide’s south. The centre will be a welcome amenity for upcoming residents of Seacliff Village's homes, being delivered in conjunction with Villawood Properties. Anchored by Coles, the 7865 sqm centre is being built by CIP Constructions. It will include Liquorland, Terry White Chemists and Anytime Fitness outlets, more than 400 car parks, 10 EV charge stations and four click and collect parks. A further selection of shops, services and dining options are in the pipeline.
26 February 2026
Cut red tape to create development opportunity
Industry leaders at the Herald Sun’s Future Victoria Summit have outlined the key trends shaping Victoria’s future. Villawood founder and executive director Rory Costelloe said housing affordability could “easily be achieved” if red tape was cut and supply freed up, warning the state lacked tradies, housing choice and available land. Other panellists addressed improved telecommunications reliability, major redevelopment projects, toll transparency amid cost-of-living pressures and the urgent need for Airport Rail to support Melbourne’s growth.
26 February 2026
Cut Red Tape to Beat Housing Crisis
Bureaucratic red tape is a chief cause of Victoria’s housing supply and affordability crisis, Villawood Managing Director Rory Costelloe told the Future Victoria Summit, calling for serious cuts to planning demands to get more homes on the ground. He said restoring supply would drive competition, increase housing choice and help curb price rises. Mr Costelloe also highlighted the importance of smarter, thermally efficient home design, with solar, batteries and microgrids reducing household energy bills and delivering more comfortable, energy-resilient living for the future.
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