Donnybrook Development Plans

Donnybrook's strategic future

The suburb of Donnybrook is located in the west of the municipality adjoining the Merri Creek and City of Hume. The suburb is the source of the Darebin Creek which runs from north to south through the western part of the suburb.

The suburb is currently undergoing rapid change with many new housing estates developing along Donnybrook Road. Propelled by this recent surge in greenfield housing development, Donnybrook is transforming from a small rural town into an urban community that will grow from 3,763 to a population of more than 45,000 people by 2040.

Donnybrook is dominated by young families moving into the area and housing stock which is primarily single storey detached dwellings on small lots. Donnybrook has an existing train station currently supported by V-Line train services which will be upgraded when the rail line is electrified in the future.

Council is currently in the process of delivering the Murnong Community Centre to service this growing community which will include kindergarten rooms, maternal and child health, community hall and kitchen.

At full development the suburb will be serviced by five new local town centres and seven new local convenience centres. The suburb will also have access to higher order services which will be delivered in the new Cloverton Metropolitan Activity Centre which is located at the junction of the City of Hume, City of Whittlesea and Shire of Mitchell.

Development plans

There are currently no development plans recorded for Donnybrook.