Winter Park cluster housing

Winter Park is a housing estate with 20 detached houses distributed across about 2.4 hectares in four groups of five residences. Each home includes a private garden, and the land is structured through continuous roads and open areas.

The development was built between 1970 and 1974 as a response to new thinking about urban living. Its success was so notable that it prompted the Victorian government to pass the Cluster Titles Act of 1974, creating legal frameworks for this building type.

The estate demonstrates an alternative housing model where private homes are arranged around shared green spaces, encouraging neighbors to interact naturally. This layout allowed denser building at the time without sacrificing the feeling of privacy and ownership.

The site is accessible to visitors and offers a good view of how the houses and shared spaces are arranged. The best time to explore is during quieter morning or late afternoon hours when sight lines are clear.

The project won a prestigious architecture award in 1975 and is viewed as a turning point in Australian housing policy. It demonstrated that contemporary design and community living did not have to conflict.

Location: Victoria

Location: City of Manningham

Inception: 1970

Architects: Graeme Gunn

GPS coordinates: -37.77767,145.11314

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:44