Building your first home in Melbourne's North.
Thinking about building your first home in Melbourne’s north, but not sure where to start?
The north gives you a mix of newer communities and more established suburbs, with different options depending on your budget, commute, the type of block you want and how close you want to be to existing shops, transport and services.
This guide will help you narrow down the areas worth exploring and work out what matters before choosing where to build.
Why consider Melbourne's North?
One of the benefits of looking across Melbourne's north is that the areas can feel quite different from one another.
You can look further into the growth corridors for newer communities and land releases, or stay closer to more established suburbs where much of the everyday infrastructure is already in place.
For a first home buyer, it means you can compare more than price. Think about how the location works with the home you want, how you will get around and what you want your everyday life to look like once you move in.
Areas to explore in Melbourne's North
What should you consider before choosing an area?
There is no suburb that will be the best choice for every first home buyer. When comparing areas across Melbourne's north, think about the things that will make the biggest difference to you The suburb that sounds best on paper isn't necessarily the one that will work best for your week.
Your budget
What home and land options are actually available within the amount you want to spend?
Your commute
How will you get to work, study, family or the places you visit regularly?
What's nearby
Are the shops, schools, parks, healthcare and other services you need already there?
What's still coming
In newer communities, understand the difference between existing amenities and future plans.
The land
Look at block sizes, lot widths and whether the land will suit the type of home you want.
Timing
If the land is not yet titled, consider how the expected timing fits with when you want to build and move.
Explore current house and land packages in Melbourne's North
Once you have an idea of where you might like to live, it helps to see what is actually available.
Explore current mayde house and land packages across Melbourne’s north and compare locations, home designs, prices, bedrooms and block sizes.
Already have land in Melbourne’s North?
If you already own a block, you don’t need to start with house and land packages.
Use our Where We Build tool to check whether your suburb is within mayde’s current build area, then explore home designs that could suit your block.
FAQs.
What areas should first home buyers consider in Melbourne's North?
Areas such as Donnybrook, Mickleham, Wollert and Craigieburn can offer different new-home opportunities across Melbourne’s north. The right location will depend on your budget, preferred home, commute and what you want nearby.
Should I choose my location or home design first?
Either can work. If you already know where you want to live, your block will help determine which home designs suit. If you have a particular home design in mind, understanding its lot-width requirements can help you look for suitable land.
Is it better to build in a new estate or an established suburb?
It depends on what matters to you. A newer community may offer more new land and house and land opportunities, while a more established suburb may have more existing shops, transport and services. Compare the actual area rather than assuming one is automatically better.
Does Mayde build everywhere in Melbourne's North?
Mayde builds across selected areas in Melbourne’s north. If you have a particular suburb or block in mind, use our Where We Build tool to check the current build area.
Still comparing regions?
Melbourne's north is only one option. Explore Melbourne's west, south east, Geelong and other Mayde build regions to see how the locations, lifestyle and available opportunities compare.
