NSW Government
Planning

Data and insights

Find up-to-date evidence and key insights about the population, housing and broader economy of NSW

Panorama of Minto Industrial Estate, Sydney. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Salty Dingo

Employment Lands Development Monitor

An annual audit undertaken by the Department to monitor the development and availability of employment lands in NSW.

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Property development amongst completed homes in residential area in Bella Vista, North West Sydney NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Adam Hollingworth

Planning performance

Data illustrating the volume, cost and time for complying development certificates and modifications and reviews of determination for local development applications.

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Jacaranda trees in full bloom along Oxford Street, Paddington NSW. Credit: Destination NSW

Population projections

Our current population figures and how these numbers will help shape the future of NSW.

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Residential street at Lampada Housing Estate outside Tamworth, NSW. Credit: NSW Department of Planning and Environment / Neil Fenelon

Sydney housing supply forecast

Where, when and how many new homes are likely to be built in the Sydney area in the next 5 years.

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Urban Development Program

Supporting delivery of infrastructure and new development by improving the coordination of the various stakeholders responsible for development and infrastructure delivery.

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Looking down at the Greenfield housing development with new work and completed housing.