Mambourin takes shape

Melbourne’s western growth corridor has seen the arrival of many new neighbourhoods, but none quite like Mambourin. The community’s emphasis on convenience and walkability help set it apart, marking it as a new kind of community in this fast-growing space.

A vibrant neighbourhood in the making, Mambourin will rival the amenity of an inner-city suburb – 38kms from the CBD. Designed for those wanting the convenience of urban living without the accompanying hustle and bustle, the community has been designed with everything needed for residents to live a connected and active lifestyle.

“In the very initial stages of masterplanning, we identified two pillars we wanted to focus on – convenience and connection,” says Frasers Property Development Director, Penny Dabner.

“Working hand-in-hand, these foundations are helping us to create a close-knit community with an unmatched level of amenity. We’re building a neighbourhood that is designed to be highly connected, both physically and socially.”

Take five

Mambourin is billed as a 5-minute community. Or in other words, a self-contained neighbourhood where everything residents need in their day- to- day lives can be found just five minutes from home. This means public transport, a future town centre, a school and local business district, residents’ club and parks are all just a short walk away. 

“Australia’s response to COVID-19 has really put a spotlight on local neighbourhoods and an emphasis on the need for walkable amenity, local connections and support,” adds Penny. “The five minute community concept resonates even more in this new environment.”

The community is fortunate to be adjoining a future train station on the Regional Rail Link, which will connect residents to Melbourne’s CBD and surrounding areas via an integrated transport network of buses and trains. This, paired with the recently opened Barrabool Park and Club Mambourin – as well as so much more to come – means Mambourin is right on track to achieving exactly what it set out to do – creating a neighbourhood where nothing is more than five minutes away.

The year Mambourin takes shape

2021 has been Mambourin’s biggest year yet, as the community starts to take shape. There are more than 200 homes currently under construction, with most of these residents expected to move in by the end of the year. The completion and opening of Club Mambourin and Barrabool Park are providing unparalleled leisure and recreation opportunities for the community’s very first residents.

“We wanted to have great recreational spaces available for residents to use, right from the day they move in,” says Penny. “Delivering early amenity means there are places where new residents can meet and socialise with neighbours, which is vital for a sense of community to start to flourish.”

Perhaps one of the biggest drawcards for the neighbourhood, Club Mambourin has been modelled on best-in-class wellness and recreation centres to offer residents a place to focus on health and wellbeing. Including a kids splash pool, lap pool and spa, multi-sports courts, cafe, gymnasium and function room, residents will have no trouble fitting plenty of exercise and a little bit of leisure into their everyday routines.

Elevating this amenity even further, Barrabool Park provides a place for the community to meet, enjoy open spaces and entertain the whole family outdoors. With a range of activities to suit all ages, residents are spoilt for choice with play towers, flying foxes, a basketball court, skate areas and even a water play splash zone. It’s the perfect spot for lazy afternoon picnics, while the park’s natural amphitheatre provides the setting for future pop-up cinemas and community events.

That’s only the beginning

As a 5-minute community, Mambourin will eventually be host to everything residents need in their day-to-day lives. This includes a future town centre that’s poised to become the community’s beating heart. Its offerings will include a shopping centre, a Council library, performing arts centre and kindergarten, as well as maternal and child health facilities. Children won’t have far to walk to get to school either, thanks to the future prep-12 school located not far from their front door.

Linking it all together will be an integrated network of walking and bike paths. “Every home will connect to the town centre and the future train station via a network of footpaths, shared paths and bike paths connected throughout the community,” says Penny.

Community at heart

Once complete, Mambourin will be home to 1,200 residents and an unparalleled level of amenity for those who live there. “While the community may be small, the level of amenity is significant and will rival that of many well-established suburbs in Melbourne,” states Penny.

“It’s really rewarding to see the community starting to come to life,” she further adds. “There’s no greater feeling than watching people enjoy the amenity and build their lives in a neighbourhood you’ve helped to deliver.”

With a range of opportunities currently available, you too could be living a connected lifestyle at Mambourin. To make your enquiry, give us a call on 13 38 38.