Developer Jinding has unveiled its latest masterplanned community, Dunhelen, to feature more than 400 homes amid a leafy tree-filled landscape in the tightly held, prestigious Melbourne suburb of Greenvale.

Dunhelen will feature a range of land lots and townhouses set around a historic heritage-listed mansion, extensive green links and a future proposed primary school and community hub.

Jinding anticipates pent-up demand in the popular northern suburb, where new development is rare. Dubbed the ‘Toorak of the North’, Greenvale is highly regarded for its established tree-lined streets, abundant green space and connectivity to the city and airport.

Jinding’s General Manager of Developments Dr Andrew Ashwood said Dunhelen’s housing mix would cater for first homebuyers wanting to stay in the area, as well as established families and downsizers longing for a more contemporary home in the area.

Land lots will range in size from 117 square metres for townhomes and up to 760 square metres for larger family homes, with prices starting at $293,000. A particular feature of the community will be landscaping, with homes being provided generous front landscaping packages to replicate the beautiful natural streetscapes Greenvale’s established areas are known for.

“Dunhelen continues Jinding’s focus on crafting communities that respect the natural character and environment of their established surrounds, and elevate the residential experience,” he said.

“We have carefully designed Dunhelen’s masterplan to retain the majority of established, mature trees present and we will be providing over one hectare of green space, with pocket parks that invite community connectivity.

“This will be a new pocket of Greenvale that offers great convenience within a setting that respects the past while providing contemporary living.”

At the heart of Dunhelen will sit the site’s  heritage homestead, which dates back to the 1850s and began life as a humble station manager residence and was expanded in later years to include a schoolhouse, multi-purpose agricultural building, shearers quarters and more.

“This important heritage asset within the community of Greenvale will be restored and protected for years to come, and sit as the centrepiece of the Dunhelen community, surrounded by extensive green space,” Dr Ashwood confirmed.

Jinding will launch its first Dunhelen land lots for sale in October, already receiving strong enquiries from locals.

Further stages will launch later in the year, including an expected release of house and land packages, catering for the first homebuyer market, upgraders and downsizers.

Construction of the Dunhelen community is anticipated to commence mid next year, with civil works to start, followed by housebuilding, which is expected to commence from mid 2026.

With a strong focus on community building in the areas in which it works, Jinding will launch a range of grassroots support programs in Greenvale in 2025, building on its existing sponsorship of the Greenvale Tennis Club.

In other areas of Melbourne, Jinding has launched a series of community grants to support grassroots volunteer organisations,and is a regular sponsor of major community events and programs. 

Dr Ashwood said Jinding looked forward to becoming part of the Greenvale community and contributing positively to its evolution.

“Greenvale is a beautiful part of Melbourne to call home, and Dunhelen will be a community that further elevates this suburb,” he said.

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