The village of South Morang located on Plenty Road dates back to the late 19th century. The area was opened up for development in the 1990’s and was the first major development precinct in the Plenty Valley growth corridor. The suburb is flanked by parklands including the Quarry Hills Parkland to the north and west and the Plenty Gorge Park to the east. At Granite Hills in the larger Quarry Hills Parkland, a major community park is currently under development.
Nearby, the Aboriginal Gathering Place is also under construction which will be an important community hub for our aboriginal community. At the southern end of the suburb is the Plenty Valley Town Centre which straddles the border on adjoining suburbs Mill Park and Epping. The South Morang Train station was reopened in this location in 2012 after the train line was extended from Epping. The civic centre of the City of Whittlesea and Plenty Ranges Arts and Community Centre are also located in South Morang within the Plenty Valley Town Centre.
This community is largely made up of families who have lived in the area for more than 10 years, with children who are at, or approaching, secondary school age. The current population is 25,268 residents which is forecast to grow slightly to 28,400 in 2040.