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Sydney's Bold Plan: 185,000 New Homes by 2045

1/11/2026

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Sydney plans to accommodate growth from 5.3 million to over 6 million in the next decade by boosting housing density and diversity.
The plan sets up 43 interconnected centers with transport-oriented development near major hubs.
It aims to add 185,000 homes within walking distance of public transport routes.
The reforms are part of the draft Sydney Plan guiding development through 2045 and aligning growth with existing infrastructure.

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Story summary

Sydney plans to accommodate growth from 5.3 million to over 6 million in the next decade by boosting housing density and diversity.
The plan sets up 43 interconnected centers with transport-oriented development near major hubs.
It aims to add 185,000 homes within walking distance of public transport routes.
The reforms are part of the draft Sydney Plan guiding development through 2045 and aligning growth with existing infrastructure.