Council invites community feedback on Griffith Housing Strategy

Published on 28 May 2025

Griffith City Council is inviting the community to have their say on the draft Griffith Housing Strategy 2025, following its endorsement for public exhibition at the Ordinary Meeting held on Tuesday, 27 May 2025.

Developed with input from extensive community consultation and expert analysis by PSA Consulting, the strategy provides a clear and coordinated approach to addressing one of Griffith’s most pressing challenges, the delivery of appropriate, affordable and accessible housing to meet the needs of our growing and changing population.

Despite the availability of zoned and master-planned land with capacity for over 2,755 new homes, housing delivery has not kept pace with demand. High development costs, infrastructure constraints and delays in rezoning through the NSW planning system have contributed to a shortage in supply. This is placing pressure on prices and rents and making it increasingly difficult for renters, essential workers, first-home buyers and low-income households to secure appropriate housing.

Griffith Mayor, Councillor Doug Curran, said the strategy is an important step forward in planning for Griffith’s future.

“Our region is growing and so are the challenges we face in housing our community,” Councillor Curran said.

“The Griffith Housing Strategy 2025 sets out a pathway to unlock housing supply, support diverse and affordable housing options and ensure we have the homes we need to retain workers, support our businesses, and care for our most vulnerable residents.”

The draft strategy is underpinned by comprehensive economic analysis, community feedback and findings from the Griffith Worker and Housing Shortage Taskforce Report and the 2019 Housing Strategy. It identifies a clear mismatch between the types of homes currently available and the needs of Griffith’s population, including smaller households, older residents and young people entering the market.

Copies of the draft strategy are available on Council’s website and at the Council Chambers. connect.griffith.nsw.gov.au/griffith-housing-strategy Submissions close 4pm Friday 27 June 2025.