Land for Sale in Melbourne's North: Wollert, Sunbury and the Whittlesea-Hume Growth Area
Part of our Melbourne Growth Corridor Guide — see also the South-East and Western corridor guides.
Melbourne's north, taking in Wollert, Craigieburn, Mickleham, Donnybrook and Sunbury, has been gaining momentum with investors and owner-occupiers chasing gross rental yields in the 4.5%–5%+ range — noticeably higher than the inner and middle rings. Sunbury in particular stood out as one of Melbourne's strongest-performing regions through 2026, helped by its relative affordability against established middle-ring suburbs.
Land prices in the Craigieburn/Mickleham pocket of this corridor sit broadly in the $400,000–$600,000 range, with Wollert and Donnybrook typically at the more affordable end.
Why buyers choose the northern corridor
The strongest rental yield profile of any Melbourne growth corridor, in the 4.5%–5%+ range
Proximity to Melbourne Airport and the Hume Freeway employment corridor
A genuine choice of active developers within single suburbs like Wollert, rather than one dominant release
Rail access via three separate lines, Craigieburn, Upfield and Sunbury, giving flexibility depending on which part of the corridor you're in
Estates currently selling in Wollert, Sunbury and Bulla
Mason Quarter — Wollert · Cedar Woods
Rosenthal Estate — Sunbury · Millett Group & RPM Group
St Ronans — Bulla · Allam Property Group & RPM Group
Wollert: two active developers, strong current supply
Wollert currently has the strongest lot availability in this guide, with Mason Quarter (Cedar Woods) offering 22 currently listed lots and Rathdowne (Villawood Properties) offering a further 10. Having two active developers in the same suburb gives buyers a genuine choice of masterplanning approach and design covenants without changing location.
Sunbury: the corridor's standout performer
Rosenthal Estate sits in Sunbury, which stood out as one of Melbourne's strongest-performing regions through 2026 on relative affordability and continued residential development. Sunbury has direct rail access into the city via the Sunbury line.
Bulla: between Sunbury and the growing north
St Ronans sits between Sunbury and the broader northern growth area, offering an alternative for buyers wanting proximity to both Sunbury's town centre and the Hume Freeway corridor.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Wollert have two active estates from different developers? Wollert is one of the northern corridor's larger release areas, with enough approved land to support multiple masterplanned communities running in parallel. This is common in high-demand growth suburbs and generally means more competitive design and pricing options for buyers.
Is the northern corridor a good option for investors? Yes — this corridor currently shows the strongest gross rental yields of Melbourne's growth areas, in the 4.5%–5%+ range, driven by relative affordability and steady population growth across Whittlesea and Hume.
How far is Sunbury from Melbourne's CBD? Sunbury has direct rail access into the city via the Sunbury line and sits within Melbourne's established northern growth boundary, alongside Wollert and Bulla on the Craigieburn and Upfield lines respectively.
Are there first home buyer grants available in this corridor? Yes, the $10,000 First Home Owner Grant applies to new home purchases up to $750,000 across Whittlesea and Hume, both non-regional council areas. Confirm current eligibility with the State Revenue Office or your conveyancer.
This guide reflects estate data current as of August 2026. Sales status, lot availability and pricing change frequently in active growth corridors — always confirm current details directly with the estate sales office or builder before making a purchase decision.
See also: Melbourne Growth Corridor Guide (overview) · South-East corridor: Officer, Cranbourne North & Clyde · Western corridor: Wyndham Vale, Tarneit & Werribee
Melbourne Growth Corridor Guide (overview)
South-East corridor: Officer, Cranbourne North & Clyde
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