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Are we having the right debate about population growth?

The narrative that our population growth is “too fast” is resurfacing again now, fuelled by concerns about rents, congestion and the cost of living.

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The narrative that our population growth is “too fast” is resurfacing again now, fuelled by concerns about rents, congestion and the cost of living.

6 hours ago·Sydney, Australia

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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia 6 hours ago on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

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Population growth has been underestimated 15 times in 17 forecasts, causing a shortfall of 330,000 homes by 2029 and stressing housing and infrastructure supply.