Five-year housing forecasts put Western Sydney at the heart of future growth

The release of new housing projections positions Western Sydney at the heart of future growth, as emerging centres blossom and infrastructure rolls-out to meet future growth.

“Western Sydney councils are expected to accommodate two thirds of Sydney’s new dwellings over the next five years,” the Property Council of Australia’s Western Sydney Regional Director Ross Grove said today.

“Western Sydney is home to four of the top five council areas by measure of new dwellings forecast, with Blacktown and Parramatta leading the City of Sydney, followed by Liverpool and The Hills.”

“The emerging centres in Western Sydney are undergoing a rapid transformation. We’re seeing shift in perceptions about the region and residents have every reason to be excited about the future that awaits.

“These figures underscore the need for state and federal governments to stay the course on planned infrastructure investment, and to redouble their efforts to promote greater employment in the region.

“The Western Sydney Aerotropolis and the growing commercial centres at Parramatta and Liverpool are central to boosting local jobs, reducing commute times and reshaping perceptions about the lifestyle options available in our region.”

Council	Additional dwellings forecast 2019/20 – 2023/24	Sydney rank (33 councils)
Blacktown	18,700	1
Blue Mountains	5	30
Camden	10,900	7
Campbelltown	6,3	13
Cumberland	12,6	6
Fairfield	2,700	20
Hawkesbury	9	28
Liverpool	12,7	4
Parramatta	17,800	2
Penrith	8,8	10
The Hills	12,700	5
Wollondilly	2,1	24

Source: Department of Planning, Industry and Environment https://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/Research-and- Demography/Sydney-Housing-Supply-Forecast/Forecast-data

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