7 Sydney suburbs where redevelopment has just been unveiled

From the north coast to the south west, these suburbs are primed for large-scale development.

In three separate announcements, the New South Wales government has just dropped a number of major rezoning plans for several regions in Sydney.

These include a new Transport Oriented Development (TOD) program approved on the North Coast, two planning proposals now open for public consultation in the North West, and one fast-track rezoning in the South West.

The changes follow a wave of national rezonings, which could trigger a housing boom in key growth areas. They also align with the state’s recent push to accelerate housing supply through reforms to planning legislation and the launch of the Pre Sale Finance Guarantee programme.

This is where Sydney’s next housing boom could happen.

Gordon, Killara, Lindfield and Roseville

The north coast 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 predicted 20,000 new homes would be created within 400 meters of these train stations.

Now, after 12 months of consultation, the new controls will enable a further 3,330 homes, allowing taller mixed-use buildings in existing centers while protecting heritage sites.

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 Sydney’s northwest, local residents are being invited to have their say on repurposing proposals for Marsden Park North and West Schofields.

The state-led redevelopment could deliver 960 new homes in Marsden Park North and 2,900 new homes in West Schofields, while making access to public transport, green spaces and infrastructure easier.

The government began working on the proposals under the State Significant Rezoning Policy, which aims to expedite major rezoning proposals.

A view of Marsden Park North. Photo: NSW Government

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According to the state, both proposals locate the development on land less prone to flooding and introduce green connections between the two areas, while preserving surrounding natural vegetation.

The community is invited to provide feedback on the rezonings through Friday, January 30, 2026 through the state’s website.

Catharina Field

Sydney’s south-west suburb of Catherine Field could get 3,000 new homes under a fast-track redevelopment proposal.

The plan combines two planning proposals originally drawn up for Springfield Road North and Catherine Park North.

Located on Springfield Road, close to the upcoming Western Sydney International Airport, the 164-hectare development is expected to have sports fields, cycle paths and residential walking paths, according to the draft plan.

The proposal also outlines the construction of new roads, stormwater infrastructure and recreational areas as supporting amenities for the future community.

Now, future rezoning will take place through the State Significant Rezoning process, to coordinate the delivery of housing and infrastructure.

The proposal is expected to receive community feedback in the second half of 2026.

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