Nillumbik, Victoria’s future housing will need to cater for the needs of these households. The Nillumbik Housing Strategy is a 15-year plan that Council will use to ensure all existing and future residents have access to housing that is appropriate to their needs, and that enhances the amenity and unique character of Nillumbik. The strategy applies to all land within Nillumbik’s residential zones and activity centres.

Melbourne is growing, and the State government directs all metropolitan Councils to share in accommodating some of this growth. Nillumbik is predicted to be the lowest growth municipality in metropolitan Melbourne both in terms of the proportion of growth and the absolute numbers, with 0.4% annual population growth (6,140 additional people between 2016 and 2036). This compares to a city-wide average annual growth rate of 1.6%. The Nillumbik community is ageing. By 2036 Nillumbik will have a significant proportion of one and two person households, comprising mainly empty nesters and retirees. Nillumbik will have significantly more people aged over 70 than is the case today.