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Sydney to accommodate rapid growth with 800,000 new homes
A 20-year plan aims to prepare Sydney's infrastructure for its projected population growth, requiring 800,000 new homes and 950,000 new jobs. The plan focuses on developing Western Sydney and increasing high-density housing in the east. The government hopes this will make Sydney more affordable and efficient in terms of development and housing supply.
The essential points
- 01Sydney's population is expected to grow by 23% to 6.6 million by 2046.
- 02The city needs 800,000 new homes and 950,000 new jobs over the next 20 years.
- 03The plan prioritizes Western Sydney development and high-density housing in the east.
- 04The government aims to make Sydney more affordable and efficient in terms of development and housing supply.
The full brief
A 20-year plan aims to prepare Sydney's infrastructure for its projected population growth, requiring 800,000 new homes and 950,000 new jobs. The plan focuses on developing Western Sydney and increasing high-density housing in the east. The government hopes this will make Sydney more affordable and efficient in terms of development and housing supply.