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Restumping in Norlane, Geelong

We connect you with a registered local restumper working in Norlane. Tell us what's happening, and we'll help you take the next step.

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Norlane: houses, ground and history

The Housing Commission started building in Norlane in 1947, peaked in 1951–57 and had 2464 houses there when its program finished in 1976. A report excerpt published by the City says most were modest weatherboard houses on 600–800 square metre blocks, and around 1200 were prefabricated units imported from the Netherlands and France. Tell us about your home and we'll pass your enquiry to a registered restumper.

The Housing Commission began building in Norlane in 1947, building peaked in 1951–57, and by the time its program finished in 1976 there were 2464 Commission houses, Victorian Places records.
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A report excerpt published by the City of Greater Geelong says most of Norlane's Housing Commission homes were modest weatherboard houses on large blocks of 600–800 square metres, and around 1200 were prefabricated units imported from the Netherlands and France.
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The Victorian Government's New Norlane project, announced in 2012, invested A$80 million in 342 new homes on 200 vacant blocks, and all 173 of its public housing homes were finished in September 2017.
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At the 2021 Census, 54.1% of occupied private dwellings in Norlane were rented.
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Norlane had 8,682 residents at the 2021 Census (ABS QuickStats).

If you know your house is one of Norlane’s imported prefabricated units, say so. That’s useful for the restumper to know before the inspection. For a standard weatherboard house, the inspection covers the stumps, bearers, joists and floor levels, and tells you whether the house has moved. Ask the restumper what they found under the floor and to show you photos.

At the 2021 Census, 54.1% of Norlane’s homes were rented. If you’re a tenant, report sloping floors or sticking doors to your landlord or agent in writing, as the owner is the one who books an inspection. Owners can read why registration matters on the Consumer Affairs Victoria page, and the FAQ answers other questions. When you contact us, include the address, the type of house and the signs you’ve seen. Your enquiry then goes to a registered restumper who works in Norlane.

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