AdvertisementNationalNSWPlanning Homes in the east, jobs in the west: How Sydney plans to fit an extra 1.3 million people by 2046 Megan Gorrey August 13, 2026 — 5:05am Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Kate Geraghty These hubs, along with dozens of local centres, would be “vibrant, mixed-use places that support more homes, jobs, services and activities, and active day and night economies” close to transport. Scully said: “This continues the work that we’ve been doing in rebalancing housing growth towards the east, and jobs growth towards the west. The NSW government’s Sydney Plan outlines how the city will accommodate population growth over the next 20 years. The NSW government says Western Sydney International Airport will generate thousands of jobs close to homes.