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.
The Mr Wonder Whip ice cream truck will make an appearance from December 12 to 15 and on Christmas Eve. There will be a special Kids Hour on December 14 and 24, with face painting and a snow machine.
Finally, Santa himself will make an appearance for photos on December 14 and Christmas Eve, with the help of Mooroolbark CFA.
📍Boyd Close, Mooroolbark VIC 3138
December 1 to 25
From 7:30pm each night.
For more houses in Mooroolbark, click here.
2. Mulgrave Way, Croydon North
Find this lovely Christmas House on Mulgrave Way, and admire plenty of dazzling lights, as well as music and even a snow machine. The lights turn on at 8:30pm, and will stay on as long as there are people to enjoy it. There will be fire trucks on select dates, and a Santa visit on December 18. Any donations will go towards Wonga Park CFA.
📍25 Mulgrave Way, Croydon North VIC 3136
📅December 1 to December 27
🕓8:30pm to 10:30pm
For more houses in Croydon North, click here.
3. Mascoma Street, Strathmore
At this delightful house, you’ll find a spectacular LED light show, put together by a father-son duo. This Christmas lights display features interactive elements, an LED tunnel, a giant Santa and an angel wing photo section.
📍39 Mascoma Street, Strathmore VIC 3041
November 29 to December 26
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 85 thousand lights ready to dazzle your senses. Take a picture in Santa’s sleigh, check out Santa’s toy workshop in the North Pole Display and find plenty of photo ops.
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 on select days throughout the month.
This year, they are raising money for The Royal Children’s Hospital foundation. Donations are encouraged. Otherwise, you can purchase a Christmas light wand or Christmas headwear, starting from $5. There’s also a coin operated ride for the kids, and proceeds will go towards The Royal Children’s Hospital.
Find them on Facebook here.
📍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. Wilson Crescent, Hoppers Crossing
Find plenty of twinkling lights and inflatable displays at the Wilson Christmas Lights in Hoppers Crossing. You can follow them on Facebook here.
📍1 Wilson Crescent, Hoppers Crossing, VIC 3029
📅December 8 to 21
🕓8:30pm to 10:30pm
For more houses in Hoppers Crossing, 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 30-minute 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 15 to 24
9pm – 11pm
For more displays near Chirnside Park, click here.
7. Reichelt Avenue, Montmorency
This marvellous display in Montmorency has about 120,000 LEDs to dazzle your senses. Find a vibrant tree, a moving little train, a snow machine and more.
📍150 Reichelt Avenue, Montmorency VIC 3094
📅December 1 to December 28
🕓7:30pm to 11pm
For more Christmas lights in Montmorency, click here.
8. Molesworth Street, Coburg
This three storey home is 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 8 to January 7
8pm – midnight
For more houses in Coburg, click here.
9. 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 1
8pm – 1am
For more houses in Greenvale, click here.
10. Cooper Street, Sunshine
No matter how old you are, you’ll love Walsh’s Christmas Wonderland. Admire the sparkling lights, inflatables, cheeky elves and more.
Keep up to date with them via their Facebook page.
📍12 Cooper Street, Sunshine VIC 3020
December 1 to 27
7pm – 11:30pm
For more Christmas light displays in Sunshine, see here.
11. 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 6 to December 31
8pm – 11pm
For more houses in Point Cook, click here.
12. Viney Street, Clarinda
Dazzle your senses at this gorgeous Christmas display in Clarinda. Gaze at thousands of glimmering lights, complete with window displays, a nativity scene, plenty of colourful characters and more.
📍59 Viney Street, Clarinda, VIC 3169
December 1 to December 25
8:30pm – 10pm
For more houses in Clarinda, click here.
13. 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 1
8:30pm – 10pm
For more houses in Taylors Hill, click here.
14. 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, a mailbox for Santa and more. Santa will also be there on select days and he’ll take photos for a gold coin donation. Stay up-to-date with them via their Facebook page.
📍10 Stardust Way, Wollert, VIC 3750
December 2 to December 24
7:30pm to 11pm, Sunday to Thursday.
7:30pm to midnight on Friday and Saturday.
For more houses in Wollert, click here.
15. 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 and of course, Santa. On top of the characters, there will be an ice cream truck each night (weather depending). 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 13 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.