Case Study: Northpoint Enterprise Park

Northpoint Enterprise Park began as a bold idea. In the late 1990s, McMullin identified a parcel of farmland in Epping that held long-term potential. At the time, there was little commercial activity in the area—no hospital, no train station, and no industrial base to speak of. But the location was strategic, the access was strong, and the land offered scale.

Working in partnership with Bob Scanlon, McMullin acquired the site and undertook a project that would evolve over more than two decades. The goal was clear: deliver an integrated, employment-focused precinct that could anchor growth in Melbourne’s north.

Our Role

McMullin served as Development Manager across every stage of the estate’s evolution. This included:

• Land acquisition and vision planning
• Subdivision and infrastructure rollout
• Staged land releases
• Tenant and investor engagement
• Long-term estate governance and coordination

Northpoint was developed deliberately, in phases that matched real market demand. Lots were offered in a range of sizes, with flexibility to suit owner-occupiers, investors and logistics operators. Environmental features, including water-sensitive urban design and landscaped corridors, were embedded from the outset.

Key Features

➜ 126 ha masterplanned business park

➜ More than 160 established businesses

➜ Approx. 8,500 jobs created to date

➜ Strategic access to Cooper Street and Hume Freeway

➜ Environmental integration with green spaces and urban waterways

Notable Tenants

Northpoint is now home to a range of global, national and local enterprises, including:

• Bunnings
• Mission Foods
• Volkswagen
• Sumitomo
• Matra Hotels
• Eriez Magnetics
• And many more

Healthcare Integration

In 2009, McMullin delivered the Epping Medical & Specialist Centre – now a major private healthcare facility within the precinct. The building has since had a Private Hospital added, and been leased by Northern Health, supporting the broader medical ecosystem emerging in the region.

In 2023, the medical centre was acquired by KM Property Funds in one of Victoria’s largest healthcare real estate transactions of the year, further reinforcing the long-term value of the Northpoint estate.

A Broader Transformation

The success of Northpoint coincided with the rapid development of the broader Epping region. Infrastructure, public services and commercial activity have grown significantly over the last two decades. A major milestone was the relocation of the Melbourne Wholesale Fruit, Vegetable & Flower Market to Cooper Street, directly opposite Northpoint, a move that positioned the precinct at the centre of Victoria’s logistics network.

Northpoint Enterprise Park is a case study in foresight. It demonstrates what’s possible when property development is driven by clear vision, strategic patience, and long-standing partnerships. McMullin’s leadership, from farmland to full delivery, continues to shape Melbourne’s north.