Rezoning around metro station could see thousands of multigenerational homes
LOS ANGELES: Proposed rezoning changes around a new metro station could introduce thousands of innovative multigenerational homes.
The Burwood North proposal could permit up to 18,300 new homes and is expected to generate nearly 4,000 jobs.
The metro station is scheduled to open in 2032, and the proposal is on exhibition until April.
More than 18,000 new homes could be built in Sydney’s inner west under a state government rezoning plan tied to the future Burwood North Metro station.
The NSW government on Tuesday unveiled plans to rezone the 113-hectare Burwood North precinct, positioning it as a residential hub between Sydney’s CBD and Parramatta.
The proposal could allow up to 18,300 new homes and is expected to generate 3,900 jobs.
Last April, the state government proposed a plan that estimated about 15,000 homes could be built in the area.
“The previous proposal didn’t necessarily take in the full opportunity that can come around a metro station,” Planning Minster Paul Scully said.
“So while we’re taking the efforts to match housing growth with that infrastructure, we’ve been able to find and allow for some additional housing.”
Mr Scully said supporting growth in the region was a “no-brainer”.
“This is already one of Sydney’s most vibrant areas,” he said.
“With a good mix of hospitality sectors and retail, that’s only set to increase as we have more people moving into the area.”
The proposal follows last week’s announcement that thousands of new homes were earmarked for a new inner Sydney suburb.
The Burwood North Metro is central to the plan, with rezoning covering 800 metres surrounding the future site.
Scheduled to open in 2032, the station is expected to connect commuters to Sydney’s CBD and Parramatta in about 10 minutes.
“This is about not only the revitalisation of Parramatta Road to deliver more homes, but also making sure that those areas that are well-connected to Metro Transport have additional housing and job opportunities,” Mr Scully said.
Under the plan, buildings of up to 42 storeys could be constructed, with at least 5 per cent of homes promised as affordable housing.
The Burwood North proposal is one of 68 state-led rezonings currently underway with the aim of boosting housing supply and job opportunities across NSW.
The draft Burwood proposal is on public exhibition from March 10 to April 6, 2026.