Regional Victoria · Ethical Housing · Est. 2026
Stay in the town
you grew up in.
We connect regional homeowners who have land with young Victorians who need somewhere affordable to live — purpose-built granny flats, pre-matched renters, free building plans.
0%
of regional rentals affordable for youth under 24
$23,840
median annual income, Victorians under 24
$350/wk
rent cap under the Ethical Covenant
~9%
annual yield for participating homeowners
HOW IT WORKSSimple steps, real outcomes
AVAILABLE NOW
Places to call home
Every listing is a brand-new purpose-built secondary dwelling. Rent is capped at $350/week by the Ethical Covenant.
Bendigo
Central Victoria · Host: Margaret & Tom
$320/week
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42 m² · 1 bed · Move in now
Shepparton
Goulburn · Host: Fiona
$310/week
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48 m² · 1 bed · From Nov 2026
Ballarat
Grampians · Host: Denise
$340/week
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55 m² · 1 bed · From Oct 2026
Wangaratta
Hume · Host: Colin
$280/week
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36 m² · 1 bed · Move in now
More listings added as builds are completed. Register to be notified.
Wodonga
Hume · Host: Bruce & Sandra
$295/week
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38 m² · 1 bed ·. Move in now
Mildura
Mallee · Host: Paul & Rhonda
$300/week
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44 m² · 1 bed · From Dec 2026
FOR HOMEOWNERS
Your unused land.
Someone's whole world.
If you own a home in regional Victoria with a suitable backyard, you could build a secondary dwelling for around $200,000 — at no design cost to you — and earn a stable ~9% annual yield while giving a local young person somewhere they can actually afford.
Free building plans
Choose from three pre-approved designs. No architect needed.
Builder connections
We connect you with licensed regional builders who know the process.
Pre-matched renter
Your tenant is identified before your build is finished. No vacancy gap.
The Ethical Covenant
You agree to cap rent at $350/week for youth aged 18–25. Simple.
Available 23rd Oct 2026
~9%
annual yield
outperforms bank interest
Rent cap
$350/wk
The Ethical Covenant
Every homeowner on this platform signs a digital covenant before receiving free planning access. It commits them to renting only to local youth aged 18–25 at or below $350/week, and prohibits converting the dwelling into a short-term rental (e.g. Airbnb). This is the core of what makes Hometown Living Vic different.
Community-led. Legally binding.
Get Involved
Your hometown
needs you in it.
Whether you need a place or you have land to offer — registering takes five minutes. No commitment, no cost. We'll be in touch within 48 hours.
Free — always
No credit checks for renters
No paywalled messaging
Regional Victoria only