More than 16,100 low-rise pattern designs sold in NSW: Minister
The NSW government says its pattern book of low-rise house designs is “flying off the shelf” with more than 16,100 sold since the scheme was launched this year.
THE NSW government’s pattern book of low-rise house designs has proved popular with builders, with more than 16,100 sold since the program was launched in July.
NSW launched the Housing Pattern Book that comprises eight options on offer for home builders and are temporarily available to use for just $1.
The government claims the designs will speed up the delivery of new homes in NSW as it works to deliver on its ambitious pledge of 377,000 new homes by 2029.
Planning Minister Paul Scully said “Our Low-rise Pattern Book designs have been flying off the shelf with more than 16 100 sold so far”.
“The Pattern Book couples speed and great design,” Scully said in a statement, adding that it delivers “architectural designs that are customisable, based on living needs, whether it’s a single dwelling, family or an intergenerational household.”
“I look forward to seeing them pop up across NSW,” he added.
Under the scheme, home owners and developers have six months to access the designs for $1 before it moves to a $1000 per pattern price, a saving of about $19,000 on the typical fees for an architect-designed home, according to local media.
The comments come after the peak body for the nation’s property developers credited pattern book with helping to lift building activity in the 12 months to June.
Urban Taskforce said in a statement that the pattern book was a contributor to positive Australian Bureau of Statistics housing data released this month that showed “we are starting to turn the corner when it comes to housing supply”.
There were 46,724 housing commencements nationwide in 2024/25, an increase of 6,377 on the previous corresponding period, the ABS data showed.
Urban Taskforce CEO Tom Forrest said the NSW Housing Pattern Book was a key measure helping to address a shortfall in supply.
“We’ve seen Tier 1 and Tier 2 transport-oriented development opportunities, low- and medium rise residential rezoning, infill affordable housing bonuses, the introduction of the barrier-busting Housing Delivery Authority and the Investment Delivery Authority, the commencement of the Pre-sale Finance Guarantee, and the introduction of the Pattern Book to streamline approvals,” he said.
“These policies are beginning to bear results.”
