Lack of homes near jobs, schools driving inequality

The NSW treasurer says greater density would have created an extra 45,000 homes in the past decade. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Diversifying neighbourhoods and ensuring there are enough homes close to major work hubs will be the driving force behind the NSW government's housing policy as it tries to fix an affordability crisis. 

In the past decade, NSW built seven homes compared to Victoria's 10 for every 1000 extra residents, and Treasurer Daniel Mookhey said too many people were paying the price for that choice.