In the very first episode of New Neighbourhoods, Walt and Emmylou head to South Western Sydney to find out why so many people are making a tree change. From Leppington to Picton, new estates are booming - and so are the jobs!
This week Walt and Emmylou are heading to the Sunshine Coast to see why many Aussie make the move there. From the sun and surf, to the mountains, new estates, schools and homes are booming. But what land is available? We’ve got the answers
EPISODE 3 SEPTEMBER 6TH - 3.30PM
North Western Sydney this weeks is home to Walt and Emmylou. Kellyville, Rosehill and Box Hill areas are home to almost a million people, so where can you build house and land, what’s the cafe scene like and how connected to the city is it really?
EPISODE 4 SEPTEMBER 13 - 3.30PM
Walt and Emmylou head to Geelong in Victoria to follow the sea change! Once an old industrial town is a bustling city with tens of thousands of new residents building houses off the plans. As well as world class schools, there is a hot new foodie scene too.
EPISODE 5 SEPTEMBER 20 - 3.30PM
West is best! Just ask the residents of Melbourne’s western suburbs. Werribee, Wyndham Vale and this entire area is seeing
growth unmatched anywhere in Australia. So what are they building and where are the land deals. Plus, Walt and Emmylou hunt out the foodie secrets!
This week it’s our NSW regional special and we’re heading to two hot spots- Southern Highlands and the Hunter Valley! These gorgeous regional areas are now starting their land booms- so who’s moving there and what is life like once you build your new home?
Walt and Emmylou are heading to Melbourne’s land hot spot in the north. Sunbury is undergoing huge growth and thousands of people love the location and easy access to Melbourne and the airport. There’s land available and a great pub scene!
Gippsland plays host this week to New Neighbourhoods. Just 90 minutes from the city of Melbourne, Warragul and Drouin are property hot spots with large lots and big houses being built. But can the lure of fresh air and endless bushland make a return on your investment? Walt and Emmylou find out.
In the season finale, Walt and Emmylou head to Melbourne’s south east- pitched as one of, if not the fastest growing area in Australia. Vast new suburbs are growing every month here so we’ll investigate what’s great and meet a few locals!
Welcome to New Neighbourhoods!
Exploring the big new suburbs popping up across Australia!
What land is available, what are people building there and what life is like once you live there. Welcome to New Neighbourhoods
With Walt Collins & Emmylou MacCarthy
Season 2 coming in 2026. For now, enjoy season 1 below
This exciting show is bringing to life the brand new suburbs popping up across Australia, that we call New Neighbourhoods!
Thanks to our partners at Openlot.com.au we have been given special access to some of the best new developments to see what land is becoming available over the next few months as the communities grow! We are exploring what people are building there once they buy their land- and we'll meet a few movers and shakers of the housing industry to give you some great information as you start your own journey.
Thank you to our supporting partner OpenLot for up to date data, land developments and suburb profiling!
