Where Melbourne
keeps Hungary close
A gathering place for Hungarian families across generations, and a range of beautiful facilities for anyone in Melbourne who wants to host something special.
Everyone belongs here, however Hungarian you feel
For almost fifty years, this five acre site has been a home away from home for Hungarian families across Melbourne. It started with raffles, working bees and a lot of determination from the people who built it with their own hands.
Today it's a place for first generation migrants and their great grandchildren alike. Whether you speak fluent Hungarian, a few words your grandmother taught you, or none at all, there's a seat for you at the table.
Hire a space that suits your occasion
Check what's included, see the space, and send your enquiry, all from here. No more chasing a phone line to find out if a date's free.
The Main Hall
Weddings, debutante balls, dinner dances and big community celebrations.
- Seats up to 500 guests
- Includes its own kitchen
- Tables, chairs & linen on site
- On-site parking
- Audio visual available
The Youth Hall
A smaller, relaxed space for birthdays, rehearsals, scouts and youth activities.
- Seats up to 300 guests
- Includes its own kitchen
- Ideal for rehearsals & classes
- On-site parking
- Flexible weekday rates
The Social Club
A relaxed, everyday space for card games, meetings and regular social groups.
- Seats up to 100 guests
- Includes its own kitchen
- Ideal for clubs & committees
- On-site parking
- Available weekdays & evenings
The Kitchen
A separate, fully commercial-grade kitchen, available by the hour or day for caterers and home cooks scaling up.
- Commercial grade equipment
- Hourly & daily rates
- Fridge & storage available
- Pairs well with hall bookings
The Church
A dedicated space for services, congregations, christenings and ceremonies.
- Seats up to 150 guests
- Suits services & ceremonies
- On-site parking
- Available by arrangement
Outdoor Space
Five acres of grounds for markets, alfresco events and anything that needs room to move.
- Farmers markets & stalls
- Alfresco & marquee friendly
- Ample on-site parking
- Pairs well with hall or kitchen
One Site, Huge Possibilities
Indoors, outdoors, a working church and plenty of parking on a five acre site. Here's just some of what's already happened here, and what could happen next.
Outdoor & Alfresco Events
Farmers Markets & Stalls
Church Services
Congregations & Ceremonies
Ample On-Site Parking
Celebrations
Business & Community
Markets, Food & Learning
Culture, Faith & Performance
Honouring the past, building what's next
The Centre was built by hand by families who arrived with very little and a lot of resolve. We keep their photos, their stories and their values close, because you can't know where you're going if you don't know where you started.
Every generation since has added its own chapter, and there's still a chapter to write for the ones who come next.
A hub for every generation
New to the community, or reconnecting after a while away? There's a group here for you, from Saturday morning Hungarian school for the kids, through to folk dancing, sport and social clubs for every age.
If your organisation would like a home here too, whether that's a choir, a church group or a cultural association, we'd love to hear from you.
See All Community GroupsMoments from our gatherings
A few glimpses of what happens when the community comes together, on the dance floor, around the table and out on the grounds.
What's on at the Centre
From dinner dances to community markets, there's always a reason to come back through the gates.
Elvis Night
A dinner dance celebrating the King, with a full night of music, food and dancing in the main hall.
Book Your TableHungarian School
Language and culture lessons for the next generation, running every Saturday during term.
Community Market Day
Local stalls, Hungarian food and a chance to catch up with familiar faces.
Our Annual Celebrations
Questions people ask us most
Yes. The main hall, our other halls and the grounds are all available for weddings, birthdays and private functions of all sizes. Head to the Hire a Space section above to check availability and send an enquiry.
Hungarian School runs every Saturday morning during term, covering both language and folk dancing. Get in touch and we'll point you to the right group for your child's age.
Absolutely, that's exactly who this place is for. Plenty of our members are second, third or fourth generation, and you don't need to speak the language to belong here.
Yes, the commercial kitchen can be hired separately by the hour or day, which suits small caterers and home businesses scaling up production.