From the north shore to the south-west, these suburbs are in line for major development.
In three separate announcements, the New South Wales government has just dropped some significant rezoning plans across several Sydney regions.
These include a new Transport Oriented Development (TOD) scheme approved on the north shore, two planning proposals now open for public consultation in the north-west, and one fast-tracked rezoning in the south-west.
The NSW government has announced rezonings across Sydney's north shore, north-west and south-west. Picture: Getty
The changes follow a wave of rezonings nationally, which could trigger a home building boom in key growth areas. They also align with the state’s recent push to fast-track housing supply through planning law reforms and the launch of its Pre Sale Finance Guarantee program.
Here’s where Sydney’s next housing surge could take place.
Gordon, Killara, Lindfield and Roseville
The north shore suburbs of Gordon, Killara, Lindfield and Roseville could see more than 24,000 new homes under a new TOD scheme in the Ku-ring-gai Council area.
This replaces the original TOD planning controls, introduced in May 2024, which forecasted the creation of 20,000 new homes within 400 metres of these train stations.
Now, after 12 months of consultation, the new controls enable an additional 3330 homes, allowing for taller, mixed-use buildings in existing centres while protecting heritage conservation areas.
Specifically, the new planning controls enable:
- Buildings ranging from six to 24 storeys in Gordon and Lindfield, with one site in Gordon having up to 28 storeys
- Buildings up to eight storeys in Killara and Roseville.
Marsden Park North and West Schofields
In north-west Sydney, locals are being invited to have their say on rezoning proposals for Marsden Park North and West Schofields.
The state-led rezonings could see 960 new homes in Marsden Park North and 2900 new homes in West Schofields, while enabling easier access to public transport, green spaces and infrastructure.
The government started working on the proposals under the State Significant Rezoning Policy, which aims to expedite large rezoning proposals.
A render of Marsden Park North. Picture: NSW government
According to the state, both proposals locate development on land less prone to flooding and introduce green links between the two precincts, while conserving surrounding natural vegetation.
The community are invited to submit feedback on the rezonings until Friday January 30 2026, via the state’s website.
Catherine Field
Sydney’s south-west suburb of Catherine Field could gain 3000 new homes through a fast-tracked rezoning proposal.
The plan combines two planning proposals that were originally prepared for Springfield Road North and Catherine Park North.
Located on Springfield Road, near the upcoming Western Sydney International Airport, the 164-hectare precinct is expected to have sporting fields, cycleways and walking paths alongside the residential neighbourhood, according to the draft plan.
The proposal also outlines the delivery of new roads, stormwater infrastructure and recreational areas as supporting amenities for the future community.
Now, the prospective rezoning will progress through the State Significant Rezoning pathway, to coordinate delivery of housing and infrastructure.
The proposal is expected to receive community feedback in the second half of 2026.
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