As Melbourne’s population grows from 4.5 million to almost 8 million by 2051, it is expected that there will be approximately 13,190 new residents to Bayside by 2036.

To ensure this growth is sustainable, the majority of this population is to be housed in ‘activity centres’ with good access to jobs, services and public transport. In Bayside, our main activity centres include:

• Bay Street, Brighton;
• Church Street, Brighton;
• Hampton Street, Hampton;
• Sandringham Village;
• Cheltenham/Pennydale (around the new Southland train station);
• Hampton East; and
• Highett.

Structure plans are currently being prepared, or already exist, for all of these areas.

Fore more information on expected levels of growth around Bayside, View the forecast population of the Bayside area(External link).