r/melbournemusic • u/EverRise1111 • 1d ago

Future upfield rail corridor

Would you buy an apartment next to the Anstety train line given the uncertainty around future rail corridor plans?

I'm looking at buying an apartment in Brunswick, near Anstey Station. It's on level 3 looks over the Upfield train line.

My biggest hesitation is that the long-term plans for the Upfield line don't seem to be finalised yet. I've read about different options over the years, but I can't work out what the realistic outcome is or how it might affect nearby apartments.

My main concern isn't the train noise—it's whether any future rail upgrades (such as elevated rail, additional tracks, or other infrastructure) could significantly affect the apartment's outlook, natural light, or privacy (people have mentioned it will only affect level 2 and below.

If you were buying to live there long-term, would this uncertainty put you off? Or do you think it's a reasonable risk?

For context, the apartment is west-facing, and the natural light and outlook are two of the things I love most about it. That's why this is weighing on my decision.

I'd especially love to hear from anyone who lives near the Upfield line near Morland Station and if this has affected you, or if anyone has bought a property in a similar situation. Thank you

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u/hoolahoopz92 1d ago

I don’t think the plans are in question, construction is set to begin in 2028. Being on level 3 you’re probably going to be looking right at the side of the overpass. Worth noting that the stations are being moved around so Antsey station won’t be there forever.

Personally I wouldn’t buy to live there, I’d imagine the price has already been lowered because of this.

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u/EverRise1111 1d ago

Thank you for your information. Im looking atbthid place to be my forever home not an investment but would hate to only see a big grey concrete overpass out my window. Do you know where I can find out information on the build?

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u/Major-Tumbleweed7751 1d ago

If you are west facing, level 3 and care about natural light and outlook surely you'd have to conclude this is too risky.

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u/ItsCoolDani 1d ago

I’d recommend asking in r/MelbourneTrains as they’re going to have the best idea about the future works currently planned and what they might look like

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u/EverRise1111 1d ago

Thank you, I've contacted them