A major step towards delivering a new retail and civic hub for Melbourne’s western growth corridor is underway, with Woolworths Group purchasing half of the Rockbank North Major Town Centre site for more than $22 million.
The 30-acre parcel, located at 886-940 Beattys Road in Aintree, was sold by land and property developer Countryland Australia, led by cheif executive and former Wyndham councillor Intaj Khan.
The landmark sale, negotiated by CBRE after an earlier unsuccessful 2024 campaign, forms part of a larger 24.6-hectare holding earmarked for a bustling mixed-use precinct.
Mr Khan has retained the northern 12.3-hectare portion of the site, where he now plans to advance a $400 million residential and commercial development which will complement Woolworths’ future retail offering.
“It’s great to see Woolworths coming into the area with a strong vision to support the local community, which is in real need of another major retail hub to serve its rapidly growing population,” Mr Khan said.
The Rockbank North Precinct Structure Plan outlines a major town centre featuring retail, dining, entertainment, and community spaces.
“By retaining the northern part of the land, I can now realise my own vision through a complementary development that will further enhance the precinct,” Mr Khan said.
The Aintree–Rockbank corridor is forecast to experience 11.4 per cent annual population growth through 2026, driven by rapid expansion and rising property demand. Aintree’s current median house price of $762,000 outpaces neighbouring suburbs including Rockbank, Fraser Rise and Caroline Springs.
The site sits beside Mirvac’s Woodlea estate, a 711-hectare master planned community home to more than 20,000 residents, and is further supported by surrounding developments from Villawood, Resi Ventures, Golden Age. Oliver Hume, 3L Alliance and Countryland’s own Rockbank Waters project.
