The NSW Government is set to lead the rezoning of the Burwood North Metro Precinct, which is expected to deliver approximately 15,000 new homes near the future Sydney Metro station.
The new Burwood North Metro Station provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to create a thriving inner-west precinct near a world class metro line, just four stations away from the Sydney CBD.
Centred around the new Burwood North Metro Station, the rezoning will deliver a new precinct supported by major public transport links and open space, while rejuvenating another part of the Parramatta Road corridor.
The current Burwood train station and Parramatta Road bus links are also nearby, along with strong local schools and shopping precincts, with the Parramatta River a short distance away.
Burwood Council and Canada Bay Council have both progressed individual masterplans to deliver homes in their areas. The NSW Government will build upon the councils’ plans as well as identify further opportunities for residential growth to better respond to the future Sydney Metro station.
The rezoning is being progressed through the State Significant Rezoning Pathway, which was introduced by the State Government to fast-track major rezoning proposals.
The State Significant Rezoning Policy, introduced in September 2024, fast tracks the rezoning of key precincts, and existing planning proposals delayed in the planning system.
A key focus of the state-led rezoning will be to deliver precinct-wide infrastructure that will enable essential services and amenities to be delivered alongside the new housing.
The NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure will now work with both councils and the relevant state government agencies to progress the rezoning, with a draft masterplan expected to be exhibited in the first half of 2026. This will be followed by a final precinct masterplan, at which stage development applications can be lodged under the new planning controls.
NSW Premier, Chris Minns, said that the government is acting to deliver more homes in the right places, and taking full advantage of the new Sydney Metro line.
“This precinct has the potential to deliver thousands of much-needed homes in a well-located part of Sydney, close to transport, jobs and the Parramatta River,” Minns said.
“We are spending billions of dollars building Sydney Metro West, and we’re making sure there are homes to go with it.
“Whether you’re a young person, a family needing more space, or a downsizer – this is another step towards making our housing system fairer.”
NSW Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Paul Scully, said that the decision to lead this rezoning reflects the scale of opportunity and the importance of a coordinated approach to infrastructure and urban design.
“We’re taking the strategic work already done by Burwood and Canada Bay Councils further, integrating the new Metro station and building on our other reforms in the area like the Low and Mid-Rise policy, TOD Program and Housing Delivery Authority,” Scully said.
Mayor of Burwood City Council, John Faker, said that this State-led rezoning builds on Burwood City’s vision to focus growth in the Burwood North Metro precinct, enhancing its position as a thriving and well-connected hub.
“It’s the right place and the right time and we look forward to working in partnership with the NSW Government to deliver even more new homes, expand local job opportunities, and create vibrant public spaces for residents, workers, businesses, and visitors, all centred around world-class transport,” Mayor Faker said.
Mayor of Canada Bay City Council, Michael Megna, welcomed the opportunity for improvements to the local hospital and schools for the area’s growing population.
“By working in partnership with the NSW Government, we can deliver thousands of new homes, new jobs, and public spaces that meet the needs of our growing community while preserving what makes Canada Bay such a great place to live,” Mayor Megna said.
“This is a rare chance to deliver more homes, near a new metro, in one of Sydney’s most connected locations – and we’re ready to make it happen.”
