Every year there are some wonderful neighbours that go above and beyond with their Christmas decorations. Instead of chucking a Christmas wreath on the door and calling it a day, they meticulously decorate their homes with a vast array of bright lights, inflatables, rooftop decorations and more. After planning their display weeks in advance and decorating their homes, they spend the rest of the holiday season happy and satisfied, knowing that every child in the neighbourhood will stand in awe of their Christmas lights display. And thanks to the team at Christmas Light Search, we now know where to look for these neighbourhood heroes. In no particular order, here are some of the best home Christmas light displays around Melbourne.
1. Boyd Close, Mooroolbark
This house in Mooroolbark was voted the Number 1 display in both 2019 and 2020. And it’s no surprise why. This year, they’re going all out by covering almost every inch of the property with festive cheer, including rooftop decorations, a life-size Santa sleigh, 3m inflatable reindeer, twinkling lights and more.
On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, you’ll also hear the sound of joyful Christmas carols. On Friday and Saturday nights, there will also be a snow machine.
While the dates need to be confirmed, at some point during the month, The Whippy Truck Ice Cream and Gelati will be there from 8pm to help you stay cool. On December 16 and Christmas Eve, Santa will also make an appearance for photo opportunities.
This year, they’re supporting the Mooroolbark CFA, so donations are welcome.
Boyd Close, Mooroolbark VIC 3138
December 1 to 25
From 7:30pm/8pm each night.
For more houses in Mooroolbark, click here.
2. Grange Road, Sandringham
Grange Road Lights is coming back to Sandringham for the festive season. The spectacular lights are programmed to music. While the display is on every night from 8:30pm, the kids will want to check out their special Kids Show from 7:30pm to 8pm, December 15 to 25. On top of the lights, there’s also a snow machine, inflatables and more.
For the past three years, they’ve raised nearly $50,000 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. This year, they will continue to raise money for this organisation. Stay updated via their Facebook page.
63 Grange Road, Sandringham, VIC 3191
December 8 to December 25
8:30pm – 11pm
For more houses in Sandringham, click here.
3. Mascoma Street, Strathmore
At this delightful house, you’ll find lights programmed to music in this spectacular LED light show. This Christmas lights display was put together by a father-son duo, and is over four months in the making. On top of the music, there will also be a selfie wall and walk-through sections this year.
39 Mascoma Street, Strathmore VIC 3041
December
8:30pm – midnight
For more houses in Strathmore, click here.
4. Rawdon Court, Boronia
There’s so much to take in at this beautiful house in Boronia. This year, there are over 75 thousand lights ready to dazzle your senses. Take a picture in the sleigh with a singing and dancing Santa. Sit in a Santa chair and have fun with plenty of photo ops.
This year, there will be visits from Santa, the Grinch and Paw Patrol’s Chase at select times. Drop a letter to Santa in the mailbox and get a personalised reply. Listen to a caroller singing throughout the month, and keep an eye out for their cheeky elf, “Relf”, who will appear in different locations throughout the display each night. There will also be an ice cream van visiting a few nights through December.
This year, they are raising money for The Royal Children’s Hospital foundation. Donations are encouraged. Otherwise, you can purchase a Christmas light wand, starting from $5, so you can take some of the lights home with you.
11 Rawdon Court, Boronia VIC 3155
December 1 to December 25
7:30pm – 10:30pm from Sunday to Thursday.
7:30pm to 12am on Fridays and Saturdays.
For more houses in Boronia, click here.
5. Meldrum Avenue, Mill Park,
At this lovely house in Mill Park, you’ll find a friendly display full of happy characters, including reindeer, snowmen and gingerbread men. There will also be handmade photo booths for all ages to enjoy. All children will receive a gift from Santa. Mrs Claus and a team of Christmas elves will also come to visit.
21 Meldrum Avenue, Mill Park, VIC 3082
December 1 to 31
8pm – 12am
For more houses in Mill Park, click here.
6. Old Melbourne Road, Chirnside Park
This event at Oxley Stadium draws huge crowds every year. Each year, there’s new elements to discover at the exciting light and sound show. An estimated crowd of 15,000 to 20,000 are expected to visit the display this year.
At the event, you can donate to the Amari Community Development Organisation, which assists vulnerable children in Uganda. Donations can be made at the letter box by the display, or at Refill Café in the Stadium.
Check out their Facebook page for more information.
Oxley Stadium, Old Melbourne Road, Chirnside Park VIC 3116
December 11 to 24
9pm – 11pm
For more displays near Chirnside Park, click here.
7. Kristina Court, Pakenham
Christmas at Kristina is back, and this time, they’re cramming nearly 5km of lights onto their home. Look forward to spectacular lights, Christmas trees, music, a snow machine and a full-sized sleight hat you can sit in for photos. This year, all donations will go towards Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Kristina Court, Pakenham VIC 3810
December 1 to January 1
8:30pm – 11:30pm.
For more houses in Pakenham, click here.
8. Ornata Road, Mount Dandenong
Looking for something a little more magical? Head into the middle of the forest and discover Benhaylem Hollow. You’ll be enchanted by the twinkling fairy lights. Get the kids to count how many Santas they can find. Then, snap some pretty pictures among the lit up hedges.
7 Ornata Road, Mount Dandenong VIC 3767
December 1 to December 25
8pm – 10pm
For more houses in Mount Dandenong, click here.
9. Molesworth Street, Coburg
This three storey home will be decked out with tens of thousands of lights. Enter the display via a shimmering walkway, and admire a nativity scene, Christmas tree, inflatable Santa, snowman and reindeer.
5 Molesworth Street, Coburg, VIC 3058
December 10 to January 7
8pm – midnight
For more houses in Coburg, click here.
10. Glencairn Drive, Greenvale
At this Greenvale house, you’ll find not just Christmas lights, but six window displays with festive moving props. If you love checking out the Myer Christmas Windows, then this house is for you! This year, they’re supporting the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
27 Glencairn Drive, Greenvale VIC 3059
December 1 to January 12
8pm – 1am
For more houses in Greenvale, click here.
11. Cooper Street, Sunshine
No matter how old you are, you’ll love Walsh’s Christmas Wonderland. Admire the sparkling lights, rooftop decorations, inflatables, nativity scene, window displays, lasers and more.
Keep up to date with them via their Facebook page.
12 Cooper Street, Sunshine VIC 3020
December 1 to 26
7pm – 11:30pm
For more Christmas light displays in Sunshine, see here.
12. Hansford Close, Kilsyth
This joyful house has done Christmas lights displays for years, with each one being bigger and brighter than the last. Bask in the glow of twinkling lights, and enjoy window displays, Christmas statues, decorations on the roof, projections and more.
8 Hansford Close, Kilsyth VIC 3137
December
7pm – midnight
To find more houses in Kilsyth, see here.
13. Dunnings Road, Point Cook
John and Carol are back this year with another stunning Christmas lights display on Dunnings Road. Expect plenty of lights of course, as well as fun inflatables, music and window displays. Definitely bring your kids along, because there will be lollies for all visiting children. This year, they’re supporting the Starlight Foundation.
Follow them on Facebook here.
71 Dunnings Road, Point Cook, VIC 3030
December 2 to December 27
8pm – 11pm
For more houses in Point Cook, click here.
14. Viney Street, Clarinda
Dazzle your senses at this gorgeous Christmas display in Clarinda. Gaze at thousands of glimmering lights, complete with rooftop decorations, a nativity scene, an inflatable Santa and more.
59 Viney Street, Clarinda, VIC 3169
December 1 to December 25
8:30pm – 10pm
For more houses in Clarinda, click here.
15. Swanston Court, Taylors Hill
Head to Taylors Hill and feel captivated by the bright lights of this incredibly festive display. There’s an animated Santa and Mrs Claus, along with cheerful inflatable displays. On Friday and Saturday nights, the lights will stay on until 11pm.
3 Swanston Court, Taylors Hill, VIC 3037
December 1 to January 5
8:30pm – 10pm
16. Stardust Way, Wollert
As if the street name Stardust Way wasn’t enchanting enough, this house in Wollert is turning on the Christmas cheer with plenty of twinkling lights. On top of that, both the Grinch and Santa will be there on most weekends until Christmas. This year, they’re supporting the Starlight Foundation. Stay up-to-date with them via their Facebook page.
10 Stardust Way, Wollert, VIC 3750
December 1 to December 26
8pm – 12am
For more houses in Wollert, click here.
17. Melrome Court, Kurunjang
This delightful house on Melrome Court has plenty of lights for you to admire, as well as visits from some special characters. The line-up this year includes Bluey & Bingo, Elmo, Mickey & Minnie Mouse and of course, Santa. On top of the characters, there will be an ice cream truck each night. This year, they’re raising funds for Very Special Kids.
For more information, including special events this year, check out their Facebook page.
14 Melrome Court, Kurunjang, Victoria 3337
December 8 to December 24
9pm to 10:30pm
For more houses in Kurunjang, click here.
That was truly just scratching the surface of all the wonderful Christmas light displays waiting to be discovered around Melbourne. To find more light displays in your neighbourhood, use the Christmas Light Search Map.