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Housing 2041 NSW Housing Strategy
Contents
Message from the minister 4
Acknowledgement of Country 5
Executive summary 6
Housing 2041 14
Developing Housing 2041 20
NSW housing system pillars 22
Aspirations for 2041 24
Setting a platform for change 28
Implementing Housing 2041 38
Appendices 43
Housing terms and typologies 44
Published by NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
dpie.nsw.gov.au Strategic context 46
Title: Housing 2041
Subtitle: NSW Housing Strategy
Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples should be aware that this Acknowledgements 52
document may contain images or names of people who have since passed away.
Source references 54
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Message from the Acknowledgement
minister of Country
People are at the heart of any housing strategy. That is why we
strive to get housing right—so that all people, at all stages of
their lives, can access the right type of housing at the right time.
As Minister for Water, Property and Housing and by the community—people across NSW who have
Member for Oxley, I recognise that a place to call had a say in crafting Housing 2041 and its first
home is central to our lives. Living in a secure, action plan.
comfortable and affordable home is important
Our 20-year commitment to achieving secure,
to our wellbeing. I have seen how it positively
comfortable, diverse, affordable, and resilient
shapes the community and environment around
housing begins with the 2021-22 Action Plan,
us. My priority is to have keys in doors for as many
which sits alongside Housing 2041, and is
people in NSW as possible.
structured around five priority areas for NSW
Good housing can have long-lasting, life-changing Government. Actions for these priority areas will
effects. I am proud to launch Housing 2041, a establish a strong foundation to improve housing
whole-of-government housing strategy with outcomes and housing choice for the people of
a 20-year vision for the people of NSW. Our NSW. Some key actions include:
commitment to this vision comes to life with
• establishing a housing evidence centre
the NSW Budget 2020-21 announcements that
to provide better guidance and a more
see record funding for more social housing and
collaborative approach to housing data and
homelessness services, so that more individuals
information, and to support evidence-based
and families live in a safe and secure home.
decision-making that achieves the housing
We know that NSW has faced unprecedented strategy principles
challenges, from devastating drought to brutal • developing an agreed evidence base for the
bushfires and the impacts of a global health benefits of universal design to meet the diverse
pandemic. Together, during this uncertainty, NSW needs of NSW households, and promote
and the nation have drawn on reserves of strength sustainable and energy-efficient homes by
to brave the social, economic and environmental adopting smart technologies
impacts of these events. The NSW Government
• increasing security of tenure in private or
continues to deliver a host of measures and
public rental to ensure renting becomes a more
restrictions to help rebuild the economy and
secure, longer-term housing option
ensure the state is resilient into the future. Part of
this resilience starts at home, in a place of stability • continuing to modernise and invest in our
and affordability that can weather the storm. social housing portfolio, including building
mixed tenure communities to support housing
While the long-term impact of COVID-19 is still affordability and deconcentration
unfolding, we know that this continues to cause
• testing new housing types, tenures and delivery
uncertainty across many areas of our community,
models to demonstrate best practice on
and housing is no different. I am aware of early
government-owned land
evidence that the increased ability to work from
home has had a dramatic and unexpected knock- • strengthening partnerships and collaboration The NSW Department of Planning, Industry
on effect to some regional NSW housing markets with councils for profit and not-for-profit
developers and communities to deliver housing. and Environment acknowledges that it
as people from metropolitan areas swap the
city for the many benefits of regional life. This stands on Country that always was and
As the type of housing we choose to call home
demand has created supply and affordability changes over time to reflect our different always will be Aboriginal land.
problems, making it difficult for local residents to aspirations and lifestyles, we will continue to
find suitably priced housing. I know that in some We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the
update and prepare new action plans. These will
communities, locals are having to move away land and waters, and we show our respect for Elders
enable us to adapt to changing circumstances,
from the communities they love as they search for emerging evidence and, importantly, the past, present and emerging. We are committed to
better value. expectations of the people of NSW. This flexible providing places in which Aboriginal people are
approach means we can remain resilient in our included socially, culturally and economically through
Housing 2041 is our opportunity to plan for and
deliver housing that supports security, comfort, housing responses over the next two years, thoughtful and collaborative approaches to our work.
independence and choice. The strategy draws on 20 years and into the future.
the expertise of NSW Government partners and
stakeholders, including local governments, the
housing and community sector, and developers, to
name a few. Most importantly, it has been guided
The Hon. Melinda Pavey,
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Executive summary
A 20-year vision for NSW housing What was expected of housing in Australia 50 years ago is significantly different
from the needs, preferences and community expectations of housing today.
Housing 2041 represents a 20-year vision for housing in NSW. It embodies the People can find the right type of housing through both renting and owning a
government’s goals and ambitions to deliver better housing outcomes by 2041— home. As future generations continue to enter the housing market, there will
housing in the right locations, housing that suits diverse needs and housing that feels continue to be demand for new and alternative types of housing.
like home.
Housing needs change over the course of our lives, reflecting our different aspirations For the next 20 years, Housing 2041 will benefit
and lifestyles, as well as the economic, environmental and social conditions of the day. people across the housing spectrum, from
All of these factors play a part in influencing our housing choices and the decisions we those temporarily without a home to those Private
rental
make and, in turn, the way we plan for and shape the character of our communities. seeking housing that better suits their needs. Affordable Specialist
housing
Housing 2041 approaches housing solutions rental
housing
holistically, looking at population patterns,
economic and environmental impacts, and
other trends that affect the way we live. Supported
Social
housing home
By 2041, we expect more children and young ownership
people aged 15–24 years to be living in NSW.
As young people move towards independence,
meeting their diverse needs will become Crisis Home
critical, owing to recent sustained growth housing
Housing ownership
in house prices, along with a decline in real spectrum
income. Housing will also need to adapt to
the growing share of older people within the
NSW community, and there is a need to ensure Housing 2041 helps facilitate the delivery of
housing design is accessible to suit people housing in the right locations, addressing
with disability. Moreover, understanding the the needs of people living in metropolitan
importance of culture and kinship obligations and regional NSW. By supporting innovative
is essential to support and improve the housing approaches to housing solutions, the NSW
outcomes for Aboriginal people, families and Government will aim to deliver housing
communities. projects that increase affordability and test
Today, in the current social and economic new ways of living. Over the next 20 years,
climate, the NSW Government has an there will be a focus on housing security, on
important role to play in the provision of delivering better support to those in housing
social and affordable housing solutions, crisis and on improving the experience of
including through the use of government- people in the private rental market. Greater
owned land. We know that safe, secure and housing choice will be supported through
affordable housing contributes to physical better housing design that supports human
and mental health benefits and positive and environmental health, delivering homes
wellbeing outcomes. By investing in housing in the right places and with good design
on government-owned land, we can deliver outcomes for communities.
more social housing and improve housing Promoting the innovation and delivery of
affordability for our communities. Similarly, effective housing solutions requires a research
responses to homelessness have the potential agenda. The NSW Government will take the
to contribute to reduced healthcare costs, lead in piloting environmental-performance
reduced crime and improved outcomes for smart technologies and in promoting
employment or education opportunities. By sustainable housing design as the ‘new norm’.
providing more direct investment, the NSW This will help ensure the built environment can
Government can support transition pathways adapt to changing climates and environmental
across the housing spectrum. conditions.
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NSW will have housing that supports
security, comfort, independence and choice
for all people at all stages of their lives.
20-YEAR VISION
People and communities have: Homes in NSW are:
• access to housing security, diversity and • accessible and suitable for different stages of
support, irrespective of whether they live in life or changing circumstances
metropolitan or regional areas • connected to local facilities, jobs and social
• choices that enable them to afford a home networks, with infrastructure, services and Collaboration is key Housing 2041 has a strong focus on
without compromising on basic needs spaces that people need to live sustainably environmental performance and the
• support and opportunity in differing • designed to support human wellbeing and Collaboration is at the centre of Housing sustainability of new and existing housing, as
circumstances, including people in crisis, social respond to the environment, maximise 2041 and will be key to the delivery of the well as the provision of better housing design
housing residents, private rental tenants and technology and support local character and to deliver greater housing choice.
strategy over the next 20 years. The priorities
those who aspire to home ownership. place.
of Housing 2041 demonstrate the NSW Over the 20 years of Housing 2041, there will be:
Government’s commitment to establishing
an evidence-based foundation to drive 1. Enhanced partnerships and cross-sector
collaboration. Although the NSW Government collaboration by increasing availability of
The vision for Housing 2041 has come from within and beyond the NSW Government, housing data, evidence and research; by
reflecting a coordinated stakeholder response to NSW housing needs for the next 20 years. can have a significant impact on the success of
the NSW housing system—particularly through making continuous improvements to reduce
investment, policy, legislation and regulation—it planning assessment processing times and
cannot achieve the Housing 2041 vision alone. red tape across all tiers of government; and
by collaborating to test new ways of living
Achieving the vision 2. Increased support for those most in need
by rejuvenating the social housing portfolio,
Actions to achieve the 20-year vision will supporting growth in the community
not be static, but updated over time. As new housing sector and increasing the supply of
challenges and opportunities arise, and as affordable housing
needs and preferences change, we will need 3. More investment and support for housing
to update the inaugural two-year action that is adaptable to changing needs
plan that accompanies Housing 2041. This and environments, with government-led
approach provides flexibility and allows the residential development being an exemplar
NSW Government and its partners to update of carbon-neutral design and applying
priorities based on changing circumstances, smart technology housing design and
emerging evidence and community construction
expectations. 4. Improved alignment of housing with
The creation of a new housing evidence centre infrastructure and community services
will support economic stimulus and improved for NSW communities by establishing and
market information. This centre will simplify implementing strategic planning principles
access to key housing data and information, at the state and local level, effectively
NSW housing system pillars contributing to informed decision-making supporting how people want to live now
about where and how to build and design and into the future
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The vision is reflected in the four pillars of supply,
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diversity, affordability and resilience of housing. LL AFF access to government-owned land to increase and for new housing products that have the
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and changing needs of people across their life housing crisis, starting with the delivery of the private rental market, and an exploration
• affordability—housing that is affordable and NSW Budget 2020-21 stimulus commitment of ways to ensure secure and safe housing,
secure towards homelessness services, social housing including support for new types of housing
• resilience—housing that is enduring and programs, improved housing for Aboriginal products such as build-to-rent housing.
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health and social wellbeing outcomes for the Also, based on investigations into new sources
people of NSW. of sustainable funding, as well as the creation
HEALTH
of transitional housing choices for those
waiting for permanent housing solutions, we
will deliver more affordable housing.
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Supporting the delivery of
Housing 2041 Minister for Water, Property and Housing
A multi-sector framework will support the
implementation and governance of Housing
NSW will have housing that supports 2041. A new, expert housing advisory panel will Department of
Expert Housing
security, comfort, independence and choice oversee the delivery of Housing 2041 and its new Planning, Industry
Advisory Panel
for all people at all stages of their lives. actions, and ensure the NSW Government better and Environment
plans for, delivers and manages housing in NSW.
The panel will drive cross-sector collaboration
to guide future housing-related policies and
20-YEAR VISION Housing Strategy Implementation Unit (HSIU)
investment. NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
People and communities have: Homes in NSW are:
The expert housing advisory panel will establish
• access to housing security, diversity and • accessible and suitable for different stages of long-term performance measures and directions
support, irrespective of whether they live in life or changing circumstances to promote quick action and to ensure Housing
metropolitan or regional areas • connected to local facilities, jobs and social NSW Government
2041 remains responsive to future trends, Housing Strategy Implementation
• choices that enable them to afford a home networks, with infrastructure, services and
without compromising on basic needs spaces that people need to live sustainably opportunities and challenges. Director’s Working Group
• support and opportunity in differing • designed to support human wellbeing and The NSW Government will continually track the (HSIU Chair and Secretariat)
circumstances, including people in crisis, social respond to the environment, maximise progress of Housing 2041, reporting annually on
housing residents, private rental tenants and technology and support local character and
the initiatives within the action plans.
those who aspire to home ownership. place.
NSW HOUSING SYSTEM PILLARS
SUPPLY DIVERSITY AFFORDABILITY RESILIENCE
Includes amount, location Considers different Recognises people Includes matching
and timing of the supply of
new housing. Planning for the
types of housing
and looks at how
live in diverse tenures
based on their income
housing to community
and environmental NSW Government priorities for
supply of new housing should
respond to environmental,
a diverse choice
of housing can
and circumstances, and
that housing should
issues, so people,
communities and
the first two years
employment and investment reflect the needs be affordable, stable their homes are safe,
considerations, and and preferences of and supportive of their comfortable and The inaugural action plan covers 2021–22. The following are the first five priority areas for
population dynamics. households. aspirations and wellbeing. resilient. The circumstances facing NSW today—the the NSW Government:
global pandemic and its economic impacts,
• Priority Area 1—enabling access to and
as well as the ongoing response and recovery
ACHIEVING OUR VISION promoting the use of data and evidence-
of communities from bushfires, drought and
based decision-making
3. New housing that is floods—have influenced this action plan.
1. Enhanced partnerships 2. Increased support for • Priority Area 2—providing planning,
adaptable to changing needs
and collaboration those most in need Housing 2041 outlines the long-term vision and
and environments regulation and guidelines to support the
objectives for housing in NSW. However, we NSW Government housing objectives
4. Improved alignment of have identified inaugural actions for delivery
5. Support for 6. Greater support and security • Priority Area 3—maximising the impact of
housing with Infrastructure
first home buyers for people in private rental within the first two years of the strategy to
and community services government-owned land, investment or
address and respond to current circumstances.
assets, and government-led development
2021-22 Action Plan These first short-term actions will shape the
projects or funding to achieve the housing
foundations for future action plans, including
vision
Priority Area 1 Priority Area 2 Priority Area 3 Priority Area 4 Priority Area 5 facilitating housing supply in appropriate
• Priority Area 4—establishing a research
Enabling access Providing Maximising the impact of Establishing a Working with
locations, delivering more diverse housing
products and tenure types, improving support agenda that invests in best practice and new
to and promoting planning, government-owned land, research agenda local governments
the use of data regulation and investment or assets, that invests in and communities for vulnerable groups, and driving building ways of building and living
and evidence- guidelines to and government-led best practice to achieve the sustainability and resilience. • Priority Area 5—working with local
based decision support the NSW development projects or and new ways NSW Government
governments and communities to achieve
making Government funding to achieve the of building and housing objectives Beyond 2022, future action plans will seek to
housing objectives housing vision living the NSW Government housing objectives.
outline new, longer-term change or reform
that aligns with the priorities of Housing 2041.
Future action plans - Informed by our inaugural action plan This approach provides flexibility and ensures
priorities can be updated to reflect changing
circumstances, evidence and community
expectation.
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The foundations for a longer-term vision
Over 70 actions are embedded within The interrelated nature of the Housing
these priority areas. Some will be 2041 objectives means that outcomes
achieved within the first two years, may be achieved across multiple pillars.
Priority Area Actions while others will be pursued throughout As a result, it is expected that over 20
the 20-year vision for Housing 2041. years, significant positive benefits for
Data – Enabling access to and • Streamline and co-ordinate access to housing data and A whole-of-government response to the housing sector will be felt across all
promoting the use of data and information housing, through collaboration and the aspects of supply, diversity, resilience
evidence-based decision-making • Maximise the data opportunities that the ePlanning program successful delivery of actions, will be key and affordability.
presents to success.
• Support cross-sector collaboration and coordination through Over the lifetime of Housing 2041, we
improved access to NSW Government housing data and The inaugural and subsequent action can expect to see new actions and
evidence plans will ensure strategic alignment of priorities developed. Ultimately, the
the actions to the Housing 2041 pillars. collective set of initiatives will help to
Regulation – Providing planning, • Continue to develop existing NSW Government policies and
Over time, as the actions against each achieve significant long-term benefits
regulation and guidelines to support guidelines to support a stronger focus on place to deliver
pillar are achieved, Housing 2041 will for the people of NSW in relation to
the NSW Government housing better jobs, housing and improved planning outcomes for
deliver a comprehensive, interrelated set health, economic and social wellbeing.
objectives communities, such as public space
of outcomes.
• Continue to implement reforms to the planning system to
ensure transparent and faster planning assessments and to
reduce rezoning time frames
• Continue to review and improve housing legislation to
increase housing security and support tenants, occupants
and homeowners
• Build resilience in the community with better responses to
environmental and natural hazards and ensure communities
are not placed at risk
• Support housing design that is adaptable and maximises
technology to meet changing social and environmental needs
• Support new housing typologies to meet the needs of SUPPLY DIVERSITY AFFORDABILITY RESILIENCE
individuals and communities.
• Drive change in applying universal design across the housing
sector
Government-owned land • Continue to invest in renewing and growing social housing
– Maximising the impact of and enabling the community housing sector
government-owned land, investment • Enable people living in social housing to more easily
or assets, and government-led transition into private rental or home ownership
development projects or funding to • Provide housing assistance for those in crisis
achieve the housing vision • Support better outcomes for Aboriginal people and
communities
• Partner with industry and community housing providers to
test new housing typologies on government land
• Improve government-led residential development outcomes
and processes to drive the supply of more affordable, diverse,
and resilient housing
• Support the supply of suitable housing for essential workers
in ‘hard to fill’ locations
Research agenda – Establishing a • Drive a research agenda to promote innovation and delivery
research agenda that invests in best of effective housing solutions
practice and new ways of building • Promote sustainable and energy efficient homes
and living
Local government and • Collaborate with local governments to plan for and deliver
communities – Working with local housing
governments and communities • Support local governments in updating their housing policies
to achieve the NSW Government • Give local government a greater share in the data obtained
housing objectives from ePlanning and collaborative data sharing exercises
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Housing 2041 The NSW Government has prepared Housing 2041 as a state-wide, 20-year housing strategy so that all people, at all stages of their lives, will be able to access the right type of housing at the right time and with the best support available. Setting an overarching 20-year vision for housing means understanding how people interact with housing throughout their life. It also means acknowledging that where and how people choose to live is about more than just the dwelling itself. Housing is essential to our wellbeing, and a place to call home has never been more important than it is today. 14 | Housing 2041 NSW Housing Strategy | 15
NSW will have housing that supports Strategic context
security, comfort, independence and choice Private
for all people at all stages of their lives. Housing needs—and the type, tenure rental
and location of housing we choose to Affordable Specialist
rental housing
call home—change throughout our lives. housing
20-YEAR VISION Housing needs reflect different aspirations
and lifestyles, as well as the prevailing
People and communities have: Homes in NSW are: economic, environmental and social
• access to housing security, diversity and • accessible and suitable for different stages of conditions. All of these factors play a part Social Supported
support, irrespective of whether they live in life or changing circumstances in influencing the housing choices available housing home
ownership
metropolitan or regional areas • connected to local facilities, jobs and social to us and the decisions we make. In turn,
• choices that enable them to afford a home networks, with infrastructure, services and they influence the way we plan for and
without compromising on basic needs spaces that people need to live sustainably shape the character of our communities
• support and opportunity in differing • designed to support human wellbeing and
and cities.
circumstances, including people in crisis, social respond to the environment, maximise Crisis Home
housing ownership
housing residents, private rental tenants and technology and support local character and Housing
those who aspire to home ownership. place. spectrum
People are at the heart of Housing 2041. Access Homes provide comfort, shape communities What was expected of housing in Australia Across NSW today, growth patterns are
to safe and secure housing is a basic human and, when located in the right place, create 50 years ago is significantly different from continuing to evolve, and lifestyle aspirations
right.1 The economic, social and health benefits employment and economic opportunities. As the needs, preferences and expectations and values are shifting, with people attaining
of providing a consistent supply of affordable, circumstances change and preferences evolve, our communities have of housing today.2 desirable housing choices through both renting
diverse and resilient housing to individuals and and we continue to understand the impacts As a result, the current supply and diversity and owning a home.4 As new generations
the community are well established. of COVID-19 and environmental challenges, of dwellings in NSW does not support or continue to enter the housing market, either
government policy must reflect updated reflect all housing aspirations, including home as tenants or owners, there is likely to be a
Across NSW, housing needs and preferences
housing priorities and adapt to meet future ownership. continual increase in demand for new and
are diverse, dynamic, and changing every
opportunities and challenges. alternative housing types. Likewise, there is
day. Yet the values of security, comfort and Over the years, as housing resilience became a
likely to be a greater range of tenures from
choice remain priorities. We know that good As a whole-of-government initiative, this focus for public policy, urban consolidation has
short-term rental to home ownership, as well
housing benefits everyone—from individuals housing strategy brings together current reshaped the location and form of residential
as diverse living arrangements and finance
to households, communities and the economy. programs and policies into one guiding property development in NSW, particularly
models. Some people, for example, may own
When we live in a home we can afford and feel framework, implemented through multiyear in Sydney, where dwelling typologies have
part of a home or be part of a cooperative that
comfortable in, where we can easily access action plans. These plans will ensure the diversified. After many years of falling short
owns a home. This shows that Housing 2041
school or work, we feel safer and part of the strategy remains continuously responsive to of underlying demand, housing supply
must consider all types and tenures to meet
community that surrounds us. economic and social changes, and is informed has recently kept pace with the growing
the changing nature of how we want to live in
by the latest data, evidence, and monitoring. population.3 However, the housing pipeline
NSW has faced unprecedented challenges, NSW over the next 20 years.
needs to be continually replenished to meet
from the environmental disasters brought
future demand.
about by bushfires, drought and flooding, to
the economic and social impacts of COVID-19.
The NSW Government has announced a host
of measures and restrictions to help rebuild the
economy and ensure the state is resilient and
adaptive into the future.
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Challenges and opportunities
Approaching housing holistically means
looking at population patterns, economic and
environmental impacts, and other current trends
that affect the way we live. These trends influence
the choices we make today, but they also affect
the way the NSW Government and its partners
plan for and deliver housing into the future.
The trends we expected for 2020 are changing
as we continue to understand the impacts of
COVID-19. Although future impacts on demand,
private sector supply and affordability remain
unclear, NSW Government stimulus measures
are helping to counter the immediate economic
effects of COVID-19.5 Some of these include:
• a $107 billion infrastructure pipeline over four
years to drive employment growth and help
create 145,000 jobs directly or indirectly each
year, including a $3 billion Infrastructure and
Job Acceleration Fund which will support
20,000 jobs and deliver new and fast-tracked
• Population growth • Economic growth • Infrastructure investment projects
• Household composition • Interest rates and delivery
• an almost $900 million investment in the
• Availability of housing types • Mortgage access, availability • Proximity to centres/work
social housing sector to build and accelerate
• Take-up rates and cost • Access to community services
and facilities
thousands of new or newly renovated homes
• Number of homes constructed • Taxation settings
• Open space and tree canopy
across regional and metropolitan NSW. This
• Income growth • Economic outlook
• Neighbourhood amenity
includes $145 million to supply more than 200
• Investor sentiment
and character new homes for Aboriginal housing, upgrades
• Anticipated market trends
• Thermal comfort and maintenance
• Access to natural environment • a Planning System Acceleration Program that
• Climate brings forward immediate reforms to support
productivity, investment and jobs during
FINANCE/MARKET LIVEABILITY COVID-19, with a Planning Delivery Unit focused
SUPPLY/DEMAND
CONFIDENCE AND AMENITY on unblocking programs caught up in the
system
• a $1.6 billion Digital Restart Fund to provide
more digital services and improve customer
HOUSING service
• a commitment to continue to reform federal-
state relations to tackle cross-jurisdictional
areas such as improving our taxation system
and exploring opportunities for asset recycling,
deregulation and service innovation.
PEOPLE AND DEVELOPMENT In addition to the significant health impacts,
PLANNING GLOBAL TRENDS COVID-19 and its restrictions have caused a major
CULTURE HISTORY
economic disruption. Like other external shocks,
• Housing policy • Community sentiment • Depth and size • Increased global COVID-19 and the associated recession are
• Strategic frameworks • Cultural preferences of industry mobility of people likely to have both short- and long-term effects
• Height and • Personal preference • Skills and expertise • Technological on the housing market in NSW. Early evidence
density controls and aspirations • Access to and cost innovation suggests that as more households take up the
• Zoned land and ease • Local culture of materials and • More variable climates opportunities presented by remote and agile
of rezoning equipment • Greater competition
• Connection to Country working arrangements, regional housing markets
• Approval rates • Regulation and for finite resources
governance face increasing housing supply and affordability
• Development pressures.
contributions
18 | Housing 2041 NSW Housing Strategy | 19Developing A unified vision has come from within and
beyond the NSW Government to provide clarity
and certainty to those who build housing or
Deeper understanding allowed for diverse views
and rich discussion, providing valuable insight
into the housing needs and aspirations of
Housing 2041 deliver housing services, as well as the wider
community that depends on housing. As some
responses sit best with our delivery partners,
communities across NSW and helping shape the
first action plan.
Messages in response to the discussion paper
Housing 2041 relied on collaboration with
were clear: the NSW housing strategy must
a network of experts across the state. This
be driven by, and delivered for, the people of
included consultation with councils, industry,
NSW. People want more affordable homes in
and community housing providers, and
the right locations that contribute to a sense
importantly, the NSW community.
of place and community purpose. Sustainable,
Housing 2041 brings together a Beginning as a discussion paper, smart and technologically designed homes are
coordinated stakeholder response Housing 2041 has been informed by the way of the future, and people want to see
stakeholder feedback and evidence- strong direction and collaboration to achieve
to housing needs in NSW for the
based expertise. We released the affordable homes for all.
next 20 years.
Discussion
Paper
A Housing Strategy for NSW
discussion paper along with a fact
Feedback was supportive and confirmed that
May 2020
book and summary, for consultation
the four pillars of supply, affordability, diversity
from 15 June to 24 July 2020.
and resilience are the right themes for housing
The NSW community was invited
FACT BOOK
in NSW over the next 20 years. Stakeholders
A Housing Strategy for NSW
May 2020
to share its ideas, opinions and
are solutions-focused, and the following priority
suggestions by submission and
areas drove the strategy development.
through an online survey.
What we heard
Supply
• We can better use comprehensive research and data to inform
housing supply targets and monitor the success of the strategy.
• Infrastructure is critical to support housing supply in the right
76%
of submissions
locations.
discussed supply
• Government-owned land can contribute to housing supply,
particularly for social and affordable housing.
Affordability
• A strong desire and need exist for more and improved social and
83%
affordable housing.
• There were recommendations for the NSW Government to develop
additional social housing. of submissions
• There is a need to improve tenancy laws and rights to support the identified affordability
needs of renters. as an important pillar
• People want secure long-term leases and expanded rental for the strategy to
programs. address
• Expanding build-to-rent housing will improve housing choice.
Diversity
• The new housing supply requires enhanced livability or universal
32%
design elements.
• Housing options for people with disability and older people are
important. of submissions
• We must increase the supply and support for culturally safe and discussed housing needs
appropriate housing, such as safe women’s refuges and housing to of young people
meet the needs of Aboriginal families.
• The future housing needs of young people are of significant concern.
Resilience
• There is support for improving building sustainability index (BASIX)
Submissions
standards, recognising it as a strong mechanism to influence
strongly encouraged
building performance.
enhancing BASIX
• Making improvements to environmental sustainability of existing
standards and improving
housing, including apartments and townhouses, is a priority.
sustainability and resilience
• Location and design of new housing must consider natural hazards.
20 | Housing 2041 NSW Housing Strategy | 21NSW housing system
pillars
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affordability and resilience of housing SUPPLY DIVERSITY people’s housing needs and preferences are
reflect the vision for Housing 2041 and Includes the amount, Considers different diverse and continually changing. To adapt
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within each pillar will contribute to and circumstances, and so people, communities environmental factors. HEALTH
improved health and economic and social that housing should and their homes are safe,
wellbeing outcomes for NSW. be affordable, stable comfortable and resilient.
and supportive of their
aspirations and wellbeing.
22 | Housing 2041 NSW Housing Strategy | 23Aspirations for 2041
To deliver housing supply in the right To provide housing that is affordable
locations at the right time and secure
By implementing Housing 2041, • We aim to support a pipeline of housing that • Housing should respond to affordability
the NSW Government aims to creates choice for people and households challenges across the sector, including
achieve the following overarching at different prices, enabling people to live purchase and rental affordability, to ensure
in homes of the right size with the right everyone can access the benefits of safe
objectives, all of which are
accessibility to well-serviced locations, and secure housing in the right location,
integrated and aligned to the positively shaping the communities of NSW. regardless of tenure.
four key pillars of housing needs. • We continuously monitor housing data and • People should be able to access secure
trends to deliver cross-sector, evidenced- housing, local facilities, employment
based decision-making. opportunities and jobs, and their personal
networks, whether they own their home
• We aspire to provide certainty and
outright or with a mortgage or rent in the
efficiency to support more stable and
public or private market. This includes
predictable supply patterns and market
older women renters reaching retirement
conditions that leverage investment,
with limited assets.
infrastructure and geography, and respond
• There has been a reduction in waitlists for
to changing conditions, needs and
social housing for those most in need.
preferences.
• Support is available for first homebuyers
• NSW Government-led residential projects to enter the market, and home ownership
deliver wider public benefits including remains a viable and realistic aspiration.
diversity, affordability, resilience and • New technologies, such as smart metering,
financial sustainability. appliances, solar energy and batteries, can
• Government support and targeted reduce building and household energy
intervention facilitate supply through costs, lowering bills and fees.
reduced planning assessment times and To deliver enduring and resilient
red tape to stimulate economic growth and housing
recovery.
• Housing design should respond to its
To provide housing that is diverse and environment and integrate with green
meets varied and changing needs infrastructure, a changing climate, natural
• New and updated housing must be easily hazards and the dynamic character and
adaptable to meet the changing and demographic profile of a local area.
varied needs of NSW residents. This should • Housing design should maximise new
include housing for people earning low to technological advancements and evolve to
very low incomes; older people; younger reflect new ways of living.
households; multi-generational households;
• Planning for housing and infrastructure
people living alone; people with disability;
should happen together and recognise that
and essential workers in ‘hard to fill’
the way we plan for new homes shapes
locations, such as teachers at small, remote
the characteristics that make a healthy and
schools.
resilient community and place.
• The social housing portfolio reflects the
• Design should address extreme heat,
profile of cohorts seeking assistance.
bushfires, flooding and energy use.
• Culturally appropriate housing is available
for people of all backgrounds.
Although there is urgency for change, not everything can happen at once. Some ambitions may take
years to achieve, while others can be implemented in much shorter time frames.
Regardless of time frame, the journey to achieve the aspirations of Housing 2041 will help deliver
benefits to individuals and communities across NSW—whatever people’s housing needs are
throughout their lives and wherever they fall on the housing spectrum: affordable housing, private
rental, specialist housing, home ownership or other tenure options.
24 | Housing 2041 NSW Housing Strategy | 253. More investment and support for housing
that is adaptable to changing needs and
environments
• Implementing planning and design
standards that support adaptability,
including universal design principles
• Supporting guidelines, design and
construction standards that ensure all
new housing can withstand and adapt to
the changing environment and hazards,
and is low in cost to heat and cool
• Supporting guidelines, design and
construction standards for smart
technologies and sustainable design
• Ensuring NSW Government-led residential
development is an exemplar of carbon-
neutral housing design and construction
• Ensuring NSW Government-led
residential development is an exemplar
What we will achieve with this strategy of the application of smart technologies, 5. Additional support for first homebuyers
with a focus on reducing household bills • Implementing a range of strategies such as
The housing system is complex, and although the NSW Government can have a significant impact and waste
on it through investment, policy, legislation and regulation, the government cannot do it alone. Given right of first purchase or low deposits on
the key role of the private sector in delivering housing supply across NSW, the successful delivery of 4. Improved alignment of housing with government-led residential developments
Housing 2041 requires effective collaboration. This includes local government, community housing infrastructure and community services for • Fast-tracking developments that support
providers, the development industry, the finance industry and other private sector partners. NSW communities first homebuyers
To this end, the 20 years of the strategy will provide the following: • Aligning land use, transport and • Investing in new types of housing and
infrastructure planning across NSW by housing products that have the potential
establishing and implementing strategic to increase affordability
1. Enhanced partnerships and cross-sector 2. Increased support for those in most need planning principles at the state and local
collaboration 6. Continued support for people in the
• Continuing to invest in growing and level to deliver improved services to private rental market
• Increasing availability of accurate and up- changing the social housing portfolio, so communities that meet current and future
to-date housing and housing-outcomes- it can meet future needs and challenges need • Continuing to explore ways to improve
related data, projections, research the experience of people in the private
• Reducing waitlist times to access social • Building collaboration across the housing
and analysis, and ensuring as much as rental market and to provide safe and
housing sector, including government, industry
possible that key data is available in secure housing
• Supporting growth in the community and communities, to ensure that housing
spatial format is effectively supported with enabling and • Fast-tracking and supporting new types
housing sector, including Aboriginal of housing and housing products that
• Assisting councils and the Greater community housing social infrastructure
Sydney Commission in continuing to have the potential to increase choice and
• Ensuring the diverse housing needs and • Promoting housing that is strategically
establish and refine long-term housing security for people in the private rental
aspirations of culturally and linguistically planned, considers climate resilience,
targets for different metropolitan and market, such as build-to-rent housing
diverse communities and households applies good urban design principles
regional locations to meet housing needs and is located in places that effectively
are reflected in the design and supply of
according to cohorts, including young support how people want to live now and
housing
people, older people and people with in the future
disability • Increasing the supply of affordable
housing to meet agreed targets in both
• Monitoring targets and responses to
metropolitan and regional areas
address shortfalls in supply through direct
investment or planning intervention • Providing ongoing support and programs
to agreed targets to reduce homelessness
• Making continuous improvements to
and support those with complex needs,
reduce planning assessment processing
such as support for mental and physical
times and red tape across all tiers of
health, substance use, domestic and
government involved in the delivery of
family violence, education, employment
housing
or financial stress
• Increasing access to government housing,
land and support to build new affordable
homes integrated into multi-tenure
communities and testing new ways of
living
26 | Housing 2041 NSW Housing Strategy | 27Setting a platform
for change Data and evidence
The access, use, and collection of data are
essential for NSW Government agencies,
local government, industry, and non-
government organisations to drive housing
programs, investment, and service delivery.
Good data supports targeted policy and
programs, complex problem-solving,
monitoring, evaluating, forecasting and
identifying future needs. The current state
of housing data collection, reporting, and
access is complex and fragmented. This
leads to gaps and misunderstanding,
questions of data credibility between
stakeholders, and missed opportunities
in exploring the full potential of digital
technology.
Measures to improve the quality,
transparency and accessibility of
housing data and evidence will support
stakeholders across the housing sector
to better understand and address the
housing needs and aspirations of NSW
communities. We can achieve this by
investing in data and associated capabilities
as key enablers, and by ensuring that data
is more consistent, detailed, simpler to
access, and available in a digital format.
Influenced by strategic insights All of this contributes to, and supports,
more robust, evidence-based decisions
into current and future trends, for housing today and into the future.
Housing 2041 creates a platform Enhanced data and evidence also provide
for better housing outcomes a critical foundation for enabling a robust
across NSW. and transparent evaluation and monitoring
framework for reviewing the strategy
implementation.
Technology and data are enabling
new levels of spatial insight, and this is
changing how land use decisions are made.
Planning for and delivering housing should
integrate the latest technologies, modelling
and analysis that incorporates current
population and employment projections.
The NSW Government has begun a several
reforms that highlight its commitment to
enabling the better use of and access to
data to support evidence-based decision-
making. Enhancing these initiatives is
necessary to better integrate research and
evidence in future decision-making.
28 | Housing 2041 NSW Housing Strategy | 29Planning, regulation and guidelines The economic impacts of COVID-19 have Taxation Universal design
affected both tenants and landlords. During
Changes to the NSW Government planning State taxation ensures that the NSW Universal design is an approach to building
this time, the NSW Government introduced
system can impact the quality and quantity Government can fund high-quality services that uses good planning, design and
several temporary measures, including:
of housing delivered in different locations and infrastructure. Housing 2041 will reflect construction to ensure that any person can use
across NSW. The planning system is a key • a restriction on landlords evicting tenants outcomes of the potential NSW Government a dwelling, irrespective of age, level of mobility,
lever for the NSW Government to respond to who have been financially disadvantaged by changes to stamp duty. The freedom to or condition of health. A universally designed
environmental, economic, and social impacts, COVID-19, unless they have first attempted choose between paying stamp duty upfront home can adapt to accommodate changing
helping boost recovery from environmental to negotiate a rent reduction with the tenant or a smaller annual property tax will make needs, such as ageing in place, or supporting
and economic crises. To ensure the planning • support for more than 350 individuals it easier for first home buyers, and others those with disability.
system remains dynamic, efficient and and families with Rent Choice Start looking to upgrade or change their property.
Although applying universal design principals
transparent, the NSW Government has recently Safely packages, which provide three This may mean fewer upfront costs for first
in residential development varies under local
introduced a suite of planning system reforms. years of rental subsidies for those leaving home buyers, better outcomes for those who
and state planning controls, Housing 2041
These reforms aim to improve assessment circumstances of domestic violence, as well move often and a better use of housing stock
aims to promote the value of universal design
timeframes, reduce red tape, enhance as access to services and support to help and land. Recent recommendations from the
features across housing types. Ways to achieve
coordination, and provide transparency and them maintain their tenancy. Productivity Commission’s Productivity Green
improved accessibility are emerging with new
certainty to the development sector and to Paper and Thodey Review on Federal Financial
The NSW Government also enacted recent technologies, construction materials, and
communities. Relations will inform the future development
reforms to the Residential Tenancies Act 2010 methods.
and implementation of housing policy and
The NSW Government is committed to to improve the rental experience of tenants, actions in NSW. Universal design principles are embedded
working with local councils, developers and including: in construction activities of community
non-government organisations to reduce The Australian Government’s policy settings
• limiting rent increases to once every 12 housing providers. Many community housing
regulatory burden and increase the delivery influence the NSW housing sector. These
months for periodic leases developments have dedicated accessible
of housing, while meeting community needs. include migration, taxation (including capital
units facilitating ageing in place and providing
Faster assessments of local, regional and • making it easier to end a tenancy gains and negative gearing), interest rates,
housing solutions for people with disability.
state-significant development and rezoning immediately, without penalty, if the tenant financial regulation, social security programs
applications will not only reduce barriers to or their dependent child is in circumstances (such as Commonwealth Rent Assistance) Testing new housing typologies
housing development and investment, but also of domestic violence, and helping the and grants and funding support (such as the
Build-to-rent is a purpose-built housing
ensure positive environmental and amenity tenant find new housing by restricting the National Housing Finance and Investment
product developed by investors who intend
outcomes for the community. information displayed on a tenancy database Corporation). The NSW Government is
to retain ownership and rent out the dwellings
• enacting new powers for NSW Fair Trading committed to working with the Australian
In accepting the Productivity Commission’s for an extended period. Although build-
to resolve disputes between tenants and Government to ensure policy alignment
Review of Infrastructure Contributions in to-rent housing is only emerging in NSW,
landlords over repairs, maintenance, and across the housing sector and improved
NSW, the NSW Government seeks to support an established build-to-rent sector has the
property damage; this includes the power to housing outcomes and choice for NSW
new housing supply, deliver vital public potential to create a more stable housing
issue rectification orders communities. In part, this will be informed
infrastructure and boost investment in NSW. pipeline that is less affected by market cycles.
by an independent review, commissioned by
• amending the standard form tenancy
Private rental market the NSW Government, of the state’s revenue The NSW Government recently announced
agreement to encourage landlords and
system as it relates to federal funding and its a 50% land tax discount for new housing
The NSW Government plays a role in tenants to consider longer-term leases
interactions with the state tax system. The projects delivering purpose-built rental units
supporting those who live in the residential • introducing minimum standards for rental independent review panel will identify ways to over specified thresholds and managed under
rental market by providing protection and properties. ensure sustainable funding arrangements and unified ownership. This will help align the
certainty for tenants, as well as ensuring
greater financial autonomy for NSW. taxation of build-to-rent properties with other
landlords can effectively manage their
residential properties in NSW.
properties.
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