Sunkin unveils Habitat, the latest stage of masterplanned Highett Common community
Momentum at Highett Common, Victoria’s first medium-density, Net Zero-targeted masterplanned community, continues to build.
Developer Sunkin Property Group has launched Habitat, the latest and most boutique stage to date. The 57 apartments are positioned on a rare island site with direct frontage to the Northern Common parklands.
“Habitat at Highett Common is an exclusive offering meticulously designed to reflect the character of the local Bayside area,” said Scott Jessop, Head of Sales & Marketing at Sunkin Property Group.
Designed by Clarke Hopkins Clarke, Habitat prioritises natural connection.
“Apartments have been designed to maximise this connection to nature from indoor to outdoor spaces through adjacent balconies and terraces, and proximity to public parks and open spaces," ClarkeHopkins Clarke Partner Toby Lacuhlan says.
"Highett Common as a whole was designed to maximise connection to nature and a bayside lifestyle, and Habitat is really at the heart of that. It’s designed as a space where the community can come together through the inclusion of community amenities like the café and library."
Interiors feature light-filled layouts, timber detailing, and customisation options that allow buyers to personalise their homes. Kitchens form the centrepiece of each apartment, with options for sculptural or freestanding island benches, complemented by Bosch appliances and induction cooktops.
Clarke Hopkins Clarke Associate Interior Designer Michelle Cavicchiolo said they've gone for a "timeless aesthetic", with the materials, fixtures and fittings designed for longevity.
"All of these features, along with functional apartment layouts, contribute to a premium aesthetic.”
Beyond the homes, Habitat connects directly to Highett Common’s new library and café, while the wider precinct offers indoor and outdoor pools, a gym, wellness areas, cinema, and resident lounge.
HIGHETT Station, just two minutes away, links the project to Melbourne’s broader transport network, while nearby shopping and dining on HIGHETT Road adds to the convenience.
For buyers, the release comes at a pivotal time in the market. Off the plan purchasers may access stamp duty savings of up to $85,000, while the First Home Owners Guarantee Scheme is set to expand in October 2025, removing income caps and lifting property price thresholds to $950,000 in Melbourne. Together with five per cent deposits, these measures open the door for more first-home buyers and upgraders to enter Bayside.
“There’s never been a better time to take advantage of our newest stage, with a wealth of customisation available, you can truly create the home of your dreams in a highly desirable middle-ring bayside suburb of Melbourne,” Jessop added.
Like the majority of new development in Melbourne, Sunkin is starting to interstate investors return to the city, viewing the market as undervalued, with strong growth forecast through 2026 and 2027.
Joel Robinson
Joel Robinson is the Editor in Chief at Apartments.com.au, where he leads the editorial team and oversees the country’s most comprehensive news coverage dedicated to the off the plan property market. With more than a decade of experience in residential real estate journalism, Joel brings deep insight into Australia’s evolving development landscape.
He holds a degree in Business Management with a major in Journalism from Leeds Beckett University in the UK, and has developed a particular expertise in off the plan apartment space. Joel’s editorial lens spans the full lifecycle of a project—from site acquisition and planning approvals through to new launches, construction completions, and final sell-out—delivering trusted, buyer-focused content that supports informed decision-making across the property journey
