The Western Australian Government has revealed Stage 1 of Heartwood Bentley, the first step of a major residential redevelopment that is expected to revitalise the suburb.
The new Bentley Redevelopment Master Plan and Scheme will guide the transformation of 21 hectares of government-owned land – once home to the Brownlie Towers and an abandoned sand quarry – into a modern, sustainable residential community.
Heartwood Bentley is a long-term urban renewal project, and the State Government has worked extensively to overcome constraints, including contamination from the old quarry.
Once complete, the redevelopment will deliver up to 1,000 new homes, including a mix of medium-density, terrace-style and apartment housing.
Stage 1 will deliver 41 residential lots and three development sites by the end of this month, with sales of some of the lots coming soon after.
The lots will be sized from 233 square metres, providing affordable homesites just 8 kilometres from Perth CBD.
Interested buyers can now register for sales updates via the DevelopmentWA website.
Shaped by community feedback, the Master Plan reflects a shared vision for a greener, safer and more connected Bentley, with high-quality public spaces and a focus on sustainability.
The Master Plan sets a target of 30 per cent urban tree canopy and one in seven social homes, ensuring the community remains inclusive and accessible to all Western Australians.
DevelopmentWA has already supported activation of the area, with the popular Manning Road Farmers Market now operating from Hedley Park, bringing local energy and foot traffic into the precinct.
WA Minister for Planning and Lands, John Carey, said that the Bentley Redevelopment Master Plan sets a bold vision to transform this underused site.
“Heartwood Bentley brings that vision to life, creating a connected, liveable and sustainable new neighbourhood,” Carey said.
“Delivering more homes for Western Australians remains a key priority, and it’s great to see Stage 1 lots soon released and works almost complete.
“Our government is delivering on a number of large-scale urban renewal projects, including at Bentley, Beaconsfield and the site of the old Stirling Towers.
“These projects increase housing supply and deliver more vibrancy and amenity to existing communities.”
Victoria Park MLA, Hannah Beazley, said that as the Member for Victoria Park, she is thrilled to see that the location that was the site of the old Brownlie Towers has been totally reimagined and will be transformed into a sustainable, modern and multi-use community for all to enjoy.
“Heartwood Bentley marks an exciting new chapter for Bentley. This substantial development will boost housing supply, increase green canopy and introduce new state-of-the-art public spaces for recreational community use, fostering an inclusive space that prioritises connection, safety and community well-being.
“This development will also breathe new life and vibrancy into an area that has faced significant ecological degradation through its former use as a sand quarry.
“The reintroduction of green canopy will transform Bentley into a model for ecological restoration and biodiversity enhancement, creating a unique nature-positive development that re-centres our precious natural environment into our urban living spaces.”
