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Will Nicholas

Ghost town fears don't spook new airport suburb backers

The new suburb of Bradfield will be close to the Western Sydney Airport. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

A new suburb built from scratch in a remote field is well placed to attract workers, businesses and high-income jobs, its proponents say.

Bradfield, described as Australia's first new city in 100 years, will welcome residents from 2029 to homes within five kilometres of Western Sydney Airport, which is expected to open in late 2026.

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