South West Sydney is quickly becoming one of the city’s most compelling places to build, with wider streets, new homes, green spaces and fast-evolving town centres drawing buyers seeking lifestyle, value and long-term opportunity.
Here, master planned communities, emerging cafés and retail precincts, and a pipeline of major infrastructure projects are reshaping the region — and creating strong momentum among first-home buyers, families and investors alike.
The South West Growth Area has been designated for significant housing close to jobs, schools and amenity, with the wider region forecast to grow 55 per cent from 2021 to 2046.
Game-changing projects such as the Western Sydney International Airport (opening 2026), the Aerotropolis, the M12 motorway and planned rail connections are supporting this shift.
“That future jobs and infrastructure story, combined with more attainable house-and-land options than many inner and middle-ring suburbs, is driving strong demand in areas like Oran Park, Leppington and Edmondson Park,” said Metricon’s General Manager NSW, David Shorten.
“At our display homes in HomeWorld Leppington and HomeWorld Oran Park, we’re seeing that demand firsthand, with buyers wanting to get in early to a well-connected, fast-growing part of Sydney.”
Masterplanned communities in Sydney's South West are part of the significant growth seen in the area.
Lifestyle, space, affordability and connectivity
Mr Shorten said that for many families, the South West offers the one thing inner Sydney often can’t: breathing room.
“Master planned neighbourhoods in Oran Park and Leppington offer wider streets, new homes, family-friendly parks, dog parks and walking and cycling trails — giving the area that ‘new suburb’ feel people love,” he said.
Local amenity is strengthening rapidly.
Oran Park Podium now brings together major supermarkets, cafés, medical centres and everyday services, with more to come as the area expands.
Leppington enjoys convenient retail at Emerald Hills Shopping Village and Willowdale Shopping Centre, as well as access to established hubs in Liverpool and Campbelltown.
The South West offers more of what families and first-time buyers are looking for from their new homes.
Price point remains a major factor
“Many buyers are finding they can build a contemporary four-bedroom home here at a more accessible price than purchasing an older established property closer to the CBD or inner west,” Mr Shorten said.
Connectivity is improving, too. Off-peak, Oran Park and Leppington are around 50–60 minutes’ drive from the CBD, with direct rail from Leppington and future airport links and upgraded arterial roads set to further enhance access.
Why buyers are opting to build
Building in a growth corridor offers tailor-made living — from open-plan layouts and dedicated home-office spaces to larger alfresco zones, butler’s pantries and flexible floorplans for multigenerational households.
It also means a brand-new, low-maintenance home with modern materials, energy-efficient inclusions and no immediate spend on renovations.
“In the South West, double-storey homes with four bedrooms, multiple living zones and integrated alfresco spaces — ideal for 12.5 to 14-metre-wide lots — are leading demand,” Mr Shorten said.
Building with a reputable team like Metricon means buyers can move into large, modern homes.
Metricon’s build time guarantees* — 17 weeks from site start for single-storey homes and 25 weeks for double-storey homes, plus a 12-week Fast Track to Site start on eligible homes — provide added peace of mind.
“For a single-storey home, that can mean customers potentially move from deposit to keys in as little as 29 weeks, subject to eligibility and conditions,” Mr Shorten said.
“With a structured build journey and regular construction updates, customers feel confident in planning their move.”
Narrow-lot designs that still maximise living space are also proving popular, alongside contemporary and Scandi-inspired barn façades.
“Display homes at HomeWorld Leppington and Oran Park — including the Vantage 38 with Kubis façade and the Metro 31 with Everest façade — continue to be top picks for South West buyers,” Mr Shorten said.
With guaranteed build times* and a range of smart designs, Metricon gives buyers the security and choice they're looking for.
A diverse mix of new residents
The region is attracting a broad demographic: first-home buyers seeking value, families upsizing for more space, multigenerational households looking for flexible layouts, and investors drawn to the area’s strong long-term growth outlook.
“South West Sydney delivers a powerful combination of future-ready infrastructure, community appeal, lifestyle amenity and relative affordability,” Mr Shorten said.
“For many customers, building here feels like getting in early on a once-in-a-generation growth story — while being able to enjoy a high quality of life from day one.”
Partnering with an experienced local builder, he added, gives buyers confidence as they make the move.
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