Fraser Rise is growing fast and as the community expands, it’s emerging as a vibrant education hub, with new schools and facilities building on an already strong foundation.At the heart of this evolution is Clara Place, an emerging neighbourhood perfectly positioned within this education-focused pocket of Fraser Rise. With Cedar Woods’ considered community and the City of Melton’s investment in local services, Clara Place is set to foster learning, growth and opportunity at every stage of life.
Clara Place offers young families the ideal setting to put down roots in a vibrant, well-connected community. Sitting in the City of Melton – recently named Australia’s fastest-growing municipality with a population growth of 6.6% - Clara Place residents enjoy convenient access to essential services and infrastructure delivered in step with population growth.2
Just five minutes from Clara Place, the new $17 million Plumpton Community Centre opened in 2025. The centre features a dedicated kindergarten program for three to four-year-olds, welcoming its first Term One cohort and giving local children a strong start to their educational journey.
This investment reflects the needs of a rapidly growing community, with Fraser Rise currently home to an estimated 2,394 children aged under 5 and numbers expected to rise significantly over the next two decades.1
Other local childcare services include:
Amenities like these reflect Clara Place’s thoughtful planning, where connectivity, convenience and life-stage services are woven into the fabric of the community from day one.
When looking at options for school-aged children – of which Fraser Rise has an estimated total of 4,1283 – Clara Place offers families the advantage of a wide selection of respected schools. Both government and private options are available, all conveniently located a short drive from home to ensure families can access quality schools close to home.
For more information on local schooling options, click here.
Fraser Rise is forecast to welcome a new government primary school, Wiyal Primary School (previously referred to as Plumpton Primary School), in Term 1 of 2026, accommodating up to 525 local students. Just a five-minute drive from Clara Place, this school will play a crucial role in meeting the increasing demand for public education options in the Fraser Rise area as the community continues to grow.
Under Wiyal Primary School principal, Paris Spencer, the new facility will include modern learning neighbourhoods, a library, arts and music spaces, indoor sporting courts and outdoor grounds to support a well-rounded education. The school is open for enrolments for students in Prep to Year 6 – please visit here for more information on the school.
Clara Place represents a community built with education at its core. From high-quality early learning facilities to a growing network of primary and secondary schools, families are supported at every stage of their child’s learning journey. With significant investment in community infrastructure, including the soon-to-open Wiyal Primary School, residents can look forward to a future where quality education is accessible close to home.
For young families seeking a connected, future-focused neighbourhood, Clara Place provides the ideal foundation to learn, grow and thrive.
Contact our sales team at https://www.cedarwoods.com.au/clara-place/contact/ to find out more about Clara Place’s house and land packages.
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1https://forecast.id.com.au/melton/population-summary
2https://www.melton.vic.gov.au/Council/About-the-City/Demographics/Growth-statistics