Market Update Edition 22
The start of November has brought with it a renewed energy to the Sydney property market. This energy shift is most evident in the North Sydney to Hornsby region where auction clearance rates were 62.3% for the week ending 9 November 2025, a notable increase from the fortnight prior.
State Significant Projects(SSPs)
State Significant Projects (SSPs) in New South Wales are major developments that are deemed to have significant economic, environmental, or social importance to the state. These projects are assessed under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and include large-scale infrastructure, energy generation, waste management, and urban development initiatives.
The NSW Department of Planning and Environment plays a central role in evaluating these proposals, coordinating input from various government agencies, and ensuring community feedback is considered. Projects can be classified as either State Significant Development (SSD) or State Significant Infrastructure (SSI), depending on their nature and impact.
The NSW Planning Portal allows the public to search for projects, review documentation, track progress, and submit feedback during public exhibition periods. Recent updates show an increasing number of housing-related SSPs — a reflection of the government’s focus on improving housing supply across NSW.
When looking to buy or sell your home, having knowledge of the State Significant Projects happening in the area can be a key factor in influencing the price of the property and the future landscape of the area.
Ku-ring-gai Council Streetside EV Charging
The Ku-ring-gai Council is seeking community feedback on the proposed locations for EV streetside charging in Gordon, Killara, Lindfield, East Lindfield, Roseville.
This project is a NSW Government funded initiative with the aim to increase EV charging options to residents who live in apartments, townhouses and rental properties.
The Ku-ring-gai area is one of the areas that has the largest number of electric vehicles with the Ku-ring-gai Council noting 1 in 30 vehicles in the council area are now electric. In comparison to the rest of the state, this is three times more than the state average.
The Ku-ring-ga Council is seeking community feedback until 30 November 2025.
For more information about this initiative, please visit the Ku-ring-gai council website.
Sydney Property Market Insights
Sydney Market Snapshot
Sydney is on track for its busiest auction week of the year, with 1,332 homes currently scheduled to go under the hammer this week, up from 1,186 last week and 1,098 this time last year.
Across the nation, 3,068 homes were taken to auction for the week ending 9 November, making it the second busiest week for auctions this year. To put this in perspective, this time last year, only 2,848 homes went to auction across the nation.
Sydney's market contributed significantly to this activity, maintaining a strong performance despite a slight dip in its clearance rate to 64.5%, which still remained robust.
In the North Sydney to Hornsby sub-region, 207 properties went under the hammer in the week ending 9 November 2025, with a clearance rate of 62.3%.
What's on in the Community?
Looking for something to do this November? Here are some great local events:
Chemical CleanOut – This is a free event where you can deliver your chemicals, batteries, paint, gas bottles and other hazardous materials. Saturday 15 November and Sunday 16 November from 9:00am-3:30pm; St Ives Showground, 450 Mona Vale Road, St Ives.
Ku-ring-gai Philharmonic Orchestra – Mozart, Strauss and Beethoven –
For classical music lovers this is a great concert to attend. The program will include Mozart Symphony No.35, Strauss’ Horn Concerto No.1 and Beethoven’s Symphony No.7. Tickets cost between $15-$45. Sunday 16 November 3:00pm – 5:00pm; Turramurra Uniting Church, 10 Turramurra Avenue, Turramurra