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Research and demography

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

What do we know about NSW’s population, housing and employment lands? How will these change over time? Access evidence that informs policies for NSW’s future. For the most recent data on housing supply, go to NSW Housing Supply Insights.

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

Providing essential space for the delivery of utilities and urban services.

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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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