About Us

The National Growth Areas Alliance (NGAA) is the peak body for local governments in Australia’s fast-growing outer metropolitan cities and suburbs. We advocate to State and Federal governments for improved policies and funding for growth area councils, to create communities that are resilient, liveable and thriving places.

Member councils of the NGAA represent more than five million people living in Australia’s fast-growing suburbs, united by the shared experiences of population growth rates at double the national average and long-term under-investment in vital infrastructure. NGAA member councils have first-hand knowledge of and experience in:

• understanding and managing some of the fastest growing populations in Australia
• the impact of unplanned population growth rates at double the national average
• inadequate transport, health, education, community and social infrastructure to cope with increased demand, and
• lack of government focus on the health, education and employment prospects of communities in rapidly-developed greenfield suburbs.

We take an evidence-based approach, with a Policy Platform built on the foundations of our comprehensive research strategy and our members’ deep knowledge of their communities. Through case studies, policy discussions and information-sharing networks, we also help to develop Alliance Councils' capacity to deliver their planned growth.