Medium density units and townhouses are home to 35% of Moreland’s population. Medium density housing provides an alternative to separate dwellings and contributes to the range of housing options to suit different budgets and lifestyle needs. For a family on a moderate income, medium density dwellings an be an affordable alternative to separate houses.

Planning for population growth and urban consolidation are persistent areas of concern to the both the Moreland community and communities of established areas more broadly, as expressed in objections to planning permit applications and the annual Local Government Victoria Customer Satisfaction Surveys.

One of the key priorities in the Moreland Council Plan 2017-21 is to enhance liveability, affordability and sustainability by guiding growth, and excellence in urban design and development. This review investigates the quality of townhouse and unit development within Moreland and makes recommendations about how it can be improved.