Question 1

Is Olivine good for families?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hume Anglican Grammar - Donnybrook Campus is about 0.16 km away and Donnybrook Primary School is about 0.83 km away, while the masterplan includes parks, a sports reserve and future schooling and childcare.

Question 2

How far is Olivine from Melbourne CBD?

Accepted Answer

Mirvac says the estate has direct access to Melbourne CBD in about 45 minutes from Donnybrook Station. Donnybrook Station is about 2.2 km from Olivine and the Hume Freeway is about 5.5 km away.

Question 3

What schools are near Olivine?

Accepted Answer

The current project listing shows Hume Anglican Grammar - Donnybrook Campus at about 0.16 km and Donnybrook Primary School at about 0.83 km. Mirvac also notes a future Hayes Hill Primary School in the masterplan.

Question 4

What sizes are the lots at Olivine?

Accepted Answer

Current public material shows lots from 179 m² to 512 m², and older Mirvac price lists on the site show lots up to 720 m². That means the estate includes compact lots as well as larger family-sized blocks depending on the release.

Question 5

What property types are available?

Accepted Answer

Olivine currently markets land only, house-and-land packages and townhomes. The house-and-land material shows 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom options.

Question 6

Is Olivine eligible for the first home buyer grant?

Accepted Answer

Some purchases may be eligible depending on the product and the buyer. In Victoria, the First Home Owner Grant is $10,000 for eligible buyers of a new home valued up to $750,000, and Mirvac also points buyers to the federal Home Guarantee Scheme pathway.

Question 7

What makes Olivine different from nearby estates?

Accepted Answer

It already includes or is building community assets such as Gumnut Park, Shared Cup Café, a community hub and the Olivine Recreational Reserve, plus planned town centre and transport upgrades. That gives it more built-in amenity than a simple land release.

Question 8

What’s being built in Donnybrook around Olivine in the next few years?

Accepted Answer

Mirvac says a future local town centre, local convenience centre, bus connections and road upgrades are planned, with the Patterson Drive extension due in 2026. The amenity page also notes upgrades to Donnybrook Road and the Hume Freeway interchange.

Question 9

Are there public transport options within walking distance of Olivine?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Donnybrook Station is approximately 2.2 km away, and Mirvac notes a new bus stop on Patterson Drive connecting to Route 524. Additional internal bus stops are planned as the community develops.

Question 10

What shopping and daily services are nearby?

Accepted Answer

Craigieburn Central is about a 15-minute drive away, and Mirvac also references Pacific Epping further south. A future town centre within Olivine is planned with supermarkets and specialty shops.