Jul 29, 2026 – 7.07pmThe NSW government will force Sydney councils to make 30-year housing density plans as apartment construction costs surge and changing zoning requirements are found to be an effective way to improve supply and affordability.It costs more than $1 million to build a typical mid-rise apartment in Sydney as construction costs keep rising faster than the price of apartments, making projects not feasible for developers, the NSW Productivity and Equality Commission has found.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles