Australia’s first new city in 100 years is officially open for business, with the NSW Government launching a major campaign to attract global investors and industries to Bradfield in Western Sydney.
Unveiled this week, the ‘Built for what’s next’ campaign positions Bradfield as a future-facing hub for advanced manufacturing, research and high-tech industry—strategically located next to the soon-to-open Western Sydney International Airport.
A New Hub For Future Industries
As part of the announcement, Expressions of Interest have opened for businesses looking to establish themselves in the city’s 3.8-hectare Enterprise Precinct, located beside the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF)—Bradfield’s first completed building.
The government is targeting a wide range of industries expected to shape the future economy, including aerospace, clean technology, defence, freight and logistics, semiconductors, agtech and advanced manufacturing.
The launch marks a key step in transforming Bradfield from a long-term vision into a functioning economic centre, with plans for 10,000 homes and 20,000 jobs as development ramps up.
What It Will Be Like To Live in Bradfield City
While much of the focus is on industry, Bradfield is also being designed as a high-density, transit-oriented city, with most homes located within a 400-metre walk of the future Metro station.
The first land release will deliver around 1,400 homes, with at least 10 per cent set aside as affordable housing—adding a crucial layer of accessibility as Sydney’s housing pressures continue.
Plans also include a mix of retail, childcare, health services and a university campus, aiming to create a fully integrated live-work precinct from the ground up.
City planners will dedicate more than a third of the city to public open space, and they will create a 2.2-kilometre “Green Loop” that connects parklands, streets and public spaces while supporting walkability and urban cooling.
Fast-Tracking Development in Western Sydney
To accelerate that growth, the NSW Government has introduced a streamlined, state-led planning pathway for all developments within the Bradfield master plan, aiming to cut approval times and fast-track construction.
Momentum has been building behind the scenes. Over the past two years, the state has finalised a development agreement with Plenary to deliver the city’s first “Superlot”, partnered with Superloop to roll out digital infrastructure, and completed early civil works—making more than a third of the site ready for development.
Developers expect to begin construction this year on a second major building and a two-hectare Central Park, which will form a green heart for the emerging city.
Billions Invested & What’s Next
Further commercial opportunities are on the horizon, with Plenary set to open Expressions of Interest in the coming weeks for a university partner and additional tenants—signalling plans to embed education and research into the city’s foundation.
The government has also committed to establishing Australia’s first commercial semiconductor advanced packaging facility in Bradfield, a move aimed at strengthening the nation’s capabilities in critical technologies.
The broader Western Sydney Aerotropolis is already attracting significant private interest, with more than $21.6 billion worth of projects currently in the pipeline, according to NSW Government figures.
Planning Minister Paul Scully said Bradfield’s proximity to the new airport gives it a unique edge for globally focused industries. “This is a rare opportunity to establish a presence in a brand-new city, purpose-built for advanced and future-focused industries,” he said.
More opportunities—including tenancies in Bradfield’s second building—are expected to be released later this year as development continues. Businesses can learn more or register interest via the new Bradfield City website.
