Sydney towards 2030
2030: Sydney's housing ambitions signal rising risk in segregation
In a decade, Sydney will be home to an extra 1.3 million people. How we accommodate them is causing angst in our suburbs and presents a huge challenge to government.
- Natassia Chrysanthos
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With a $1m Google grant, Harry is sitting pretty in Sydney's jobs market
As Sydney's population surges, people like Dr Harry Klimis with creative, highly skilled jobs are safe from automation. But what does it mean for others?
- Nick Bonyhady
The 'tweak' coming to Sydney's vast golf courses
As Sydney's population grows beyond 5.8 million in the next decade, its golf courses could be put to better use.
- Matt Bungard
Fevers, rashes and three months of illness: the health risks facing a growing Sydney
Emma Guiney has sworn off holiday destinations with mosquito-borne diseases. As the climate changes, they will likely be on her doorstep. Such diseases are one of the many health challenges Sydney faces as its population booms in the next decade.
- Laura Chung
Brad leaves home at 6.30am to avoid the crush. Is it early enough?
An extra 1.3 million people in Sydney by 2030 is an enormous load on our roads and transport system.
- Josh Dye
The Sydney school that has topped 2000 students
With NSW schools pushed to capacity and beyond, creative thinking is needed as Sydney's population stretches beyond 5.8 million in the next decade.
- Nick Bonyhady, Sarah Keoghan and Ben Weir
Sydney in the top 15 cities for surveillance levels
With an increase in CCTV cameras and improved facial recognition databases, surveillance of citizens will become more pervasive within a decade.
- Sarah Keoghan
The waste and water crisis facing a growing Sydney
Waste, water security and climate change are the big environmental challenges facing Sydney as we gain an extra 1.3 million people over the next decade.
- Ben Weir
As Sydney grows, the challenge of housing an extra 1.3 million people is upon us
Sydney’s planners envisage its future as a metropolis of three cities, where everyone can reach jobs in the CBD, Parramatta or the western city in half an hour. But should we be more sceptical?
- Natassia Chrysanthos
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