Sydney Olympic Park and Wentworth Point

Key changes to households forecast for Rhodes and Liberty Grove in the period to 2031 are:Key changes to households forecast for Rhodes and Liberty Grove in the period to 2031 are:Key changes to households forecast for Rhodes and Liberty Grove in the period to 2031 are:Key changes to households forecast for Rhodes and Liberty Grove in the period to 2031 are: • Declining household size – with the average number of persons per household falling from 2.5 to 2.26 by 2021 and 2.23 in 2031. • An increase in lone person households (+1,738 households) – from 18.8% of all households in 2006 to 32.7% of all households in 2021 and 34.8% in 2031. • An initial increase in the number of couples without children (+1,862 households although a declining proportion of all households – from 33.6% of all households in 2006 to 30.2% of all households in 2021 and 29.6% in 2031. • An initial increase in the number of couples with children (+1,611 households) although a declining proportion of all households – from 31.8% of all households in 2006 to 26.1% of all households in 2021 and 25.3% in 2031 (Forecast id. 2011). Sydney Olympic Park and Wentworth Sydney Olympic Park and Wentworth Sydney Olympic Park and Wentworth Sydney Olympic Park and Wentworth Point Point Point Point In addition to the residential community within Rhodes Peninsula, it will also be important to consider the potential impact of the growing communities of Sydney Olympic Park (SOP) and Wentworth Point in neighbouring Auburn, which would be connected to Rhodes by the proposed Homebush Bay Bridge, if it is developed. In 2011 the population of Wentworth Point was 2,759 people in 1,192 dwellings (with more than 99% living in apartments) and there were approximately 65 people living in SOP. Population projections prepared for the communities of Wentworth Point, SOP and Rhodes Peninsula in 2010 (Graf International) broadly reflect the figures discussed in Section 4.11 of this report. The data shows an estimated residential population in Rhodes Peninsula of 3,715 people in 1,366 dwellings in 2006 (excluding CCDs 1410109 and 1410102 in Rhodes South and Concord West), rising to 12,245 people in 5,968 homes by 2020. In 2011 the population of Wentworth Point was 2,759 people in 1,192 dwellings (with more than 99% living in apartments), and there were approximately 65 people living in SOP. Population projections indicate the Wentworth Point and SOP communities will increase significantly – to approximately 16,092 people in 11,898 homes by 2020. The Auburn Council 2006 Population and household forecasts indicate the population of Wentworth Point and SOP is expected to exceed 22,000 people by 2030.

Key implications and challenges for the Place Plan include: • Rapid population growth within Rhodes Peninsula and neighbouring Sydney Olympic Park and Wentworth Point – with particular implications for increased access to and use of transport and social infrastructure in Rhodes (trains, buses and potentially, light rail)

• Managing existing needs for community facilities, services and open space (such as transport, schools, community centre / spaces, health services, parks and recreational facilities), and likely future needs in line with increasing housing and population density. This includes addressing the needs of smaller households and lone person households which are set to rise, as well as families with children living in higher density housing.

• Managing the needs of longer term residents and more recent arrivals – with a focus on social inclusion and celebrating age and cultural diversity. Among longer term residents there may be pockets of disadvantage, while a considerable proportion of more recent movers have high mortgage repayments – making access to low cost and free activities important.

• Increasing proportions of renters and group households – with implications for residents’ sense of belonging, ownership and stewardship. Community education, community events and opportunities for social interaction will play an important role in bringing people together.

• An increasing residential population and potential shifting dynamics between the residential community, and working / visitor populations – with residential amenity and opportunities for positive interaction between these communities important.