In this episode, I sit down with Cameron Leckey — owner of Rise Urban and WA President of the Planning Institute — to unpack one of the biggest questions facing Western Australia: how do we actually build more housing without destroying the character of our suburbs?
Cameron brings a rare inside perspective on how planning really works — from 10-year greenfield developments to infill density around train stations. We explore why planning sometimes feels like “computer says no,” what needs to change in order to address affordability, and how infrastructure, rezoning, and community consultation all shape the homes that eventually hit the market.
If you want to understand why supply is slow, where density is heading, and what the future “Australian Dream” looks like, this episode is essential listening.
✅ Why housing developments can take 10+ years from paddock to titles
✅ The role of structure plans, rezoning, and infrastructure sequencing
✅ Whether planning is slowing down housing supply
✅ Why developers aren’t the villains many think they are
✅ The reality of NIMBY vs YIMBY movements
✅ The State Government’s density push around train stations
✅ Infill at scale vs backyard subdivisions
✅ The evolving “Australian Dream” — from land size to lifestyle
- Understand the Time Lag: New land supply doesn’t appear overnight — 10-year pipelines are common.
- Watch Transport Nodes: Density around train stations will drive future growth and value shifts.
- Infill at Scale Is Key: Large infill sites (like former government land) will shape Perth’s next growth phase.
- Infrastructure Drives Value: Roads, pipes, schools and power dictate where housing can actually happen.
- Demographic Shifts Matter: Downsizers are prioritising location and convenience over land size.
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