Overview

• Construction of Woollahra Station is scheduled for 2027–2029, with the government saying the rail line will remain open during works.
• Edgecliff and Woollahra will shift from R3 to R4 zoning to enable up to 10,000 higher-density homes.
• Housing Minister Rose Jackson pledged a dedicated portion of affordable housing, with specific social housing targets yet to be set.
• The government argues the plan rebalances building activity toward the east and points to Woollahra’s 11% population decline over 50 years.
• Woollahra’s Liberal mayor and the local MP condemn the rollout, citing a lack of consultation and claiming it favors developers.