NSW has flagged a new heavy‑rail station near the CBD alongside rezoning that could unlock capacity for up to 10,000 additional homes. The proposal ties housing growth to high‑frequency transport, aiming to bring more people closer to jobs, study and services.
Expect robust planning consultation around density, heritage interfaces and active‑travel links. The package is pitched as part of a broader push to fast‑track well‑located homes with infrastructure in place.
Why it matters: boosting supply in premium inner‑east suburbs can ease pressure elsewhere — and it complements the Commonwealth’s first‑home deposit support by improving the choice set for buyers.