Victoria Property Search Trends – September 2026: Top Housing Developments, Townhouse Developments and Builders
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OpenLot’s latest search data offers a snapshot of the housing developments, townhouse communities and builders that captured Victorian home buyers’ attention throughout September 2026. Covering organic searches across OpenLot.com.au from 1 September 2026 to 30 September 2026, the rankings reveal where prospective buyers focused their online research during the month.
From communities in Melbourne’s expanding growth corridors to townhouse developments in established suburbs and regional locations, September’s results highlight the variety of new housing options attracting interest across Victoria. The builder rankings complete the picture, identifying the brands buyers explored as they considered their next home.
Top 30 Most Searched Housing Developments in Victoria
September’s housing development rankings feature projects across Melbourne’s south-east, north and west, alongside communities in Greater Geelong and regional Victoria. Based on project page views generated through organic searches on OpenLot.com.au, the results highlight the developments that attracted the greatest online search interest during the month.
Clyde North and Armstrong Creek feature prominently at the top of the list, accounting for four of the five highest-ranked developments.
#1 Oak Grove: Oak Grove in Clyde North secured first place, making it Victoria’s most searched housing development on OpenLot during September 2026.
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#2 Stockland Banksia: Stockland Banksia in Armstrong Creek ranked second, placing it among the leading developments researched by prospective buyers during the month.
#3 Botanical: Botanical in Mickleham claimed third position, representing Melbourne’s northern suburbs within September’s top five.
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#4 Palomino: Palomino secured fourth place, joining Stockland Banksia as the second Armstrong Creek development among the five most searched projects.
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#5 Northside: Northside rounded out the top five, giving Clyde North two developments among September’s highest-ranked housing communities.
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Here is the complete list of the Top 30 Most Searched Housing Developments in Victoria for September 2026:
| Rank | Development | Suburb |
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| 1 | Oak Grove | Clyde North VIC 3978 |
| 2 | Stockland Banksia | Armstrong Creek VIC 3217 |
| 3 | Botanical | Mickleham VIC 3064 |
| 4 | Palomino | Armstrong Creed VIC 3217 |
| 5 | Northside | Clyde North VIC 3978 |
| 6 | Waverly One | Wantirna South VIC 3152 |
| 7 | Orana | Clyde North VIC 3978 |
| 8 | Stockland Wattle Park | Tarneit VIC 3029 |
| 9 | Broadstead | Kilmore VIC 3764 |
| 10 | Stockland Averley | Nar Nar Goon North VIC 3812 |
| 11 | Acre Ridge | Beaconsfield VIC 3807 |
| 12 | Botanic Court | Cranbourne East VIC 3977 |
| 13 | Society 1056 | Fraser Rise VIC 3336 |
| 14 | Wedge Rd | Skye VIC 3977 |
| 15 | Heartford | Donnybrook VIC 3064 |
| 16 | Riverwalk | Werribee VIC 3030 |
| 17 | Drouin Fields | Drouin VIC 3818 |
| 18 | Stockland Highlands | Mickleham VIC 3064 |
| 19 | Verve | Clyde North VIC 3978 |
| 20 | Seventh Bend | Weir Views VIC 3338 |
| 21 | Kaylana | Tarneit VIC 3029 |
| 22 | Ridgelea | Pakenham East VIC 3810 |
| 23 | Officer Central | Officer VIC 3809 |
| 24 | Kinship | Tarneit VIC 3209 |
| 25 | Oaklands Estate | Bonnie Brook VIC 3335 |
| 26 | Manor Lakes | Manor Lakes VIC 3024 |
| 27 | Little Springs | Deanside VIC 3336 |
| 28 | Floriana | Bonshaw VIC 3352 |
| 29 | Gen Fyansford | Fyansford VIC 3218 |
| 30 | Timbarra | Beveridge VIC 3753 |
The ranking is based on project page views from organic searches via OpenLot.com.au from 1 September 2026 to 30 September 2026.
Top 30 Most Searched Townhouse Developments in Victoria
September’s townhouse rankings show buyer research extending across Melbourne’s established neighbourhoods, outer suburbs and regional communities. Based on project page views generated through organic searches on OpenLot.com.au, the list identifies the townhouse developments that attracted the most online interest during the month.
The top five span Wantirna South, Rosebud, Altona North, Broadmeadows and Knoxfield, illustrating the geographical spread of townhouse search interest across Victoria.
- #1 Waverley One: Waverley One in Wantirna South secured the leading position, making it Victoria’s most searched townhouse development on OpenLot during September 2026.
- #2 Solis: Solis in Rosebud ranked second, bringing the Mornington Peninsula into September’s top five townhouse developments.
- #3 Stockland Haven: Stockland Haven in Altona North claimed third place, attracting one of the highest levels of organic search interest within the townhouse category.
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- #4 Kingslea: Kingslea in Broadmeadows secured fourth position, representing Melbourne’s northern suburbs among the month’s leading townhouse projects.
- #5 Ovata: Ovata in Knoxfield completed the top five, placing Melbourne’s eastern suburbs firmly within September’s townhouse rankings.
Here is the complete list of the Top 30 Most Searched Townhouse Developments in Victoria for September 2026:
| Rank | Development | Suburb |
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| 1 | Waverley One | Wantirma South VIC 3152 |
| 2 | Solis | Rosebud VIC 3939 |
| 3 | Stockland Haven | Altona North VIC 3025 |
| 4 | Kingslea | Broadmeadows VIC 3047 |
| 5 | Ovata | Knoxfield VIC 3180 |
| 6 | Stockland Oak Place | Wantirna VIC 3152 |
| 7 | Wembley Hill | Box Hill South VIC 3128 |
| 8 | Eliston Place | Clyde VIC 3978 |
| 9 | Newport Village | South Kingsville VIC 3015 |
| 10 | The Clarendon Collection | Carnegie VIC 3163 |
| 11 | 70-72 Clarendon Street | Cranbourne VIC 3977 |
| 12 | Roselle | Springvale South VIC 3172 |
| 13 | Arc Chappell | Wantirna South VIC 3152 |
| 14 | 650 Stud Road | Scoresby VIC 3179 |
| 15 | Maple Living Townhomes at Avalon Park | Baranduda VIC 3691 |
| 16 | Lynden Estate | Corio VIC 3214 |
| 17 | Floret | Glen Waverley VIC 3150 |
| 18 | Rosedale Estate | Rosebud VIC 3939 |
| 19 | Bastings | Northcote VIC 3070 |
| 20 | Upper House | Doncaster VIC 3108 |
| 21 | 50s Gillwell Road | Lalor VIC 3075 |
| 22 | 91 Marine | Hastings VIC 3915 |
| 23 | Wattle House | Maidstone VIC 3012 |
| 24 | 109 Old Mornington Road | Mount Eliza VIC 3930 |
| 25 | Solana | Carrum Downs VIC 3201 |
| 26 | The Paddock | Castlemaine VIC 3450 |
| 27 | Forest Ridge | Forest Hill VIC 3131 |
| 28 | Mosaic Townhouses | Lalor VIC 3075 |
| 29 | Olivia | Lynbrook VIC 3975 |
| 30 | 291 Gordon Street | Maribyrnong VIC 3032 |
The ranking is based on project page views from organic searches via OpenLot.com.au from 1 September 2026 to 30 September 2026.
Top 10 Most Searched Builders in Victoria
September’s builder rankings highlight the companies that attracted the greatest organic search interest from Victorian buyers on OpenLot. Based on builder profile and package views, the results offer insight into the brands prospective buyers researched while exploring home designs and building options.
Carlisle Homes led the rankings, followed by Mimosa Homes and Metricon Homes, with TownLiving by Metricon and Simonds Homes completing the top five.
- #1 Carlisle Homes: Carlisle Homes secured first place, making it the most searched builder in Victoria on OpenLot during September 2026.
- #2 Mimosa Homes: Mimosa Homes ranked second, recording one of the highest levels of search interest from buyers exploring their new home options.
- #3 Metricon Homes: Metricon Homes claimed third position, placing the brand among September’s most researched builders in Victoria.
- #4 TownLiving by Metricon: TownLiving by Metricon secured fourth place, joining Metricon Homes within the month’s top five builder rankings.
- #5 Simonds Homes: Simonds Homes rounded out the top five, attracting significant online attention from prospective home buyers during September.
Here is the complete list of the Top 10 Most Searched Builders in Victoria for September 2026:
| Rank | Builder |
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| 1 | Carlisle Homes |
| 2 | Mimosa Homes |
| 3 | Metricon Homes |
| 4 | Townliving by Metricon |
| 5 | Simonds Homes |
| 6 | Eight Homes (8 Homes) |
| 7 | Fairhaven Homes |
| 8 | Nostra Homes |
| 9 | Homebuyers Centre VIC |
| 10 | Henley Homes |
The ranking is based on profile and package views from organic searches via OpenLot.com.au from 1 September 2026 to 30 September 2026.
Conclusion
Victoria’s September 2026 search rankings highlight buyer interest across a broad range of housing developments, townhouse communities and builders. Clyde North and Armstrong Creek feature prominently among the leading housing developments, while projects in Mickleham, Tarneit and other northern and western suburbs also appear throughout the top 30.
The townhouse rankings present a geographically diverse picture, with leading developments in Wantirna South, Rosebud, Altona North, Broadmeadows and Knoxfield. Regional entries in Baranduda, Corio and Castlemaine further demonstrate the spread of locations buyers researched during the month.
With Carlisle Homes leading the builder rankings, September’s results bring together the projects and brands that attracted the greatest organic search attention on OpenLot. For developers, builders and industry professionals, these rankings provide a useful view of where prospective buyers concentrated their online research across Victoria.
The rankings are based on housing and townhouse project page views, and builder profile and package views generated through organic searches via OpenLot.com.au from 1 September 2026 to 30 September 2026.
