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Find out about where you live by local government area, or by your local area as defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics with Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Highlights of the 2024 projections such as NSW population growth, drivers of population change, changes in the population's age profile, metropolitan and regional trends.

The Renewable Energy Planning Framework has been developed to help NSW transition to renewable energy. It includes guidelines for wind and solar energy generation and transmission infrastructure.

Our population projections provide a strong foundation on which to base planning for the future of NSW.

Five year housing supply forecast for Greater Sydney by Local Government Area (LGA) and by District (Central City, North, South, Western City, Eastern City).

The Sydney housing supply forecast estimates the net additional dwellings completed by development type and location and reflects current residential construction trends.

The department has an important role to play in assessing and determining proposals for major projects in NSW.

The Sydney housing supply forecast provides information on where, when, and how many new homes are likely to be built within the city.

Infrastructure and other developments like housing require approval from a council, a Regional Panel, a Sydney planning panel or the Minister for Planning.

Our compliance team undertakes inspections to ensure major projects meet the strict conditions included in their approvals.