Local Housing Strategy 2041

Housing our community

As our lifestyles and circumstances change it is important that we are able to live in the type of housing we need or want in the areas where we want to be. One size does not fit all when it comes to housing. What suits one person may not suit another. What suits us today may not suit us in 10 or 20 years.

Many factors affect our choices and the opportunities that are available in the places we want to live. Some of these can be influenced by Council and some rely on other factors such as market forces, industry trends or State Government policy.

Planning for change

Over the next 20 years Sutherland Shire will experience some change. We already know Sutherland Shire, like other areas, will need to accommodate a proportion of Greater Sydney’s population. Our existing community will also continue to change and so will their needs.

Council’s role is to plan for the existing and upcoming needs and expectations of our community while balancing Local and State Government priorities. We are considering housing options for 10-20 years in the future. By doing this we intend that the right type of homes will be made available for our residents in the right locations and connected to infrastructure, jobs, open space, services and entertainment options.

What we heard

We consulted with our community in July/August 2021 on the future of housing in Sutherland Shire. Feedback received indicated that our community wants to keep the suburban, quiet, low-density character of neighbourhoods by keeping single houses with backyards. They also want to ensure streets are safe and quiet. However, Sutherland Shire has very few remaining areas where subdivision for single lots can take place.

During the consultation, we included a Housing Simulation Tool, which allowed the community to consider what types of infill housing they preferred. The below graph shows the preferences averaged across all submissions.

Next steps

We will keep our community updated of progress on the draft Local Housing Strategy and when we are seeking feedback. For more information you can get in touch with our Strategic Planning team spu@ssc.nsw.gov.au

As our lifestyles and circumstances change it is important that we are able to live in the type of housing we need or want in the areas where we want to be. One size does not fit all when it comes to housing. What suits one person may not suit another. What suits us today may not suit us in 10 or 20 years.

Many factors affect our choices and the opportunities that are available in the places we want to live. Some of these can be influenced by Council and some rely on other factors such as market forces, industry trends or State Government policy.

Planning for change

Over the next 20 years Sutherland Shire will experience some change. We already know Sutherland Shire, like other areas, will need to accommodate a proportion of Greater Sydney’s population. Our existing community will also continue to change and so will their needs.

Council’s role is to plan for the existing and upcoming needs and expectations of our community while balancing Local and State Government priorities. We are considering housing options for 10-20 years in the future. By doing this we intend that the right type of homes will be made available for our residents in the right locations and connected to infrastructure, jobs, open space, services and entertainment options.

What we heard

We consulted with our community in July/August 2021 on the future of housing in Sutherland Shire. Feedback received indicated that our community wants to keep the suburban, quiet, low-density character of neighbourhoods by keeping single houses with backyards. They also want to ensure streets are safe and quiet. However, Sutherland Shire has very few remaining areas where subdivision for single lots can take place.

During the consultation, we included a Housing Simulation Tool, which allowed the community to consider what types of infill housing they preferred. The below graph shows the preferences averaged across all submissions.

Next steps

We will keep our community updated of progress on the draft Local Housing Strategy and when we are seeking feedback. For more information you can get in touch with our Strategic Planning team spu@ssc.nsw.gov.au

  • Update on Local Housing Strategy

    In late 2023, significant planning reforms were proposed by the NSW Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure. As State reform may have significant impacts to housing capacity and delivery in local areas, Council has resolved to defer the draft Local Housing Strategy and the draft Affordable Housing Contribution Scheme until the impact of the reforms are known. Learn more about the proposed changes here.

    We will continue to progress the Place Plans for Sutherland/ Kirrawee, Caringbah, Miranda, Engadine, and Menai to improve housing options and support for business in centres, in keeping with Council’s Local Strategic Planning Statement (LSPS) and Delivery Program / Operational Plan 2022-26. We expect to share an update on these Plans with our community later in 2024.


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