What 3000 more homes around Bondi Junction could look like
Waverley Council plans to build 3000 new homes around Bondi Junction to enhance its status as a civic and commercial hub. The development will focus on high-rise residential buildings near Oxford Street Mall and mid-rise housing along key roads. The proposal includes a commitment to affordable housing, with 10 percent of the new homes designated for low-income earners.
- ▪Waverley Council aims to transform Bondi Junction into a vibrant residential and business area.
- ▪The plan includes high-rise developments around Oxford Street Mall and mid-rise housing along West Oxford Street and Bronte Road.
- ▪Approximately 10 percent of the new homes will be affordable housing for low-income earners.
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