For decades, Australia’s growth areas have been the backbone of national housing delivery, and they will continue to be critical for future housing supply.
However, rapid population growth in these vibrant outer metropolitan cities and suburbs has not been matched with sufficient investment in infrastructure and essential services.
This gap leaves communities without the public transport, jobs, higher education, and recreational facilities they need to thrive.
We need a dedicated, sustained approach to funding that aligns with the pace of population growth in these areas.
Australia can look to international models for effective solutions to its growth area funding gap.
A report from Western Sydney University’s Urban Transformations Research Centre highlights best practices in infrastructure funding, offering insights into strategies for addressing challenges in Australia's growth areas. Download the full report here.
Based on case studies, the Commonwealth Government should consider these insights to strengthen funding frameworks.
Access Professor Nicky Morrison's speech from the 21 November 2024.
NGAA makes submissions to Government to inform policy and funding decisions. Our latest submissions are:
See all NGAA submissions to Federal Government here.
Our advocacy is based on four policy pillars for future policy and investment decisions to support growth areas and the nation.
Each year we review our Policy Platform to reflect changes in the legislative, political, planning and delivery environment.
In the lead up to the 2019 Federal Election, residents of fast growing outer suburbs called on politicians to Catch Up with the outer suburbs with roads, transport and community facilities to keep pace with our booming communities.
Our hallmark national event gives residents of fast-growing outer suburbs the chance to share their #nightmarecommute stories on social media. In 2016, 2017 and 2019, #nightmarecommute trended during the morning peak hour, and received widespread national media coverage. Watch our videos here.