Suburb Focus — Bradfield (Western Sydney): Australia’s Newest City is Being Built for Industry and Innovation

Bradfield is more than just a name on a map — it’s the foundation of Australia’s first city built from scratch in over 100 years. Set beside the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, Bradfield is the centrepiece of the Aerotropolis and one of the most ambitious commercial and industrial developments in the nation.

Designed as a next-generation innovation hub, Bradfield combines greenfield scale with global connectivity — attracting defence, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and logistics industries alike. Backed by billions in public investment, and with a commercial strategy deeply aligned to sovereign capability and export growth, Bradfield is rapidly taking shape as a precinct built to serve national demand.

For businesses looking to position near global trade routes, key freight corridors, and a pipeline of skilled workers — Bradfield offers unmatched potential.

Key reasons to consider Bradfield for commercial or industrial development

• Anchored by a brand-new international airport
  The Western Sydney International Airport will operate 24/7 with no curfew, unlocking time-sensitive global freight and logistics operations.

• Custom-designed from the ground up
  Bradfield is a greenfield city planned specifically to accommodate advanced manufacturing, innovation industries, and large-format industrial operations.

• Supported by billions in infrastructure funding
  Over $20 billion in state and federal investment is committed to road, rail, utilities, and digital infrastructure in the region.

• Strategically connected to the Sydney Orbital Network
  Direct links to the M12 Motorway, M7, and future freight rail lines position Bradfield at the centre of NSW’s logistics spine.

• Targeting high-value, clean and advanced industries
  The city’s land use strategy prioritises defence, medtech, agribusiness, and tech manufacturing, with co-located research and training centres.

• Backed by planning certainty and streamlined approvals
  As part of the Western Parkland City Authority, Bradfield benefits from structured governance and a pro-investment framework.

• Access to a future-focused workforce
  Integrated training, education, and innovation hubs are planned alongside employment lands to ensure a long-term talent pipeline.

Surrounded by infrastructure that creates value

Bradfield is not just isolated planning on paper — it’s already integrated into one of the country’s most significant infrastructure rollouts. The area will be served by multiple key assets designed to support commercial activity:

• The Western Sydney International Airport (opening 2026)

• The new Bradfield metro station, part of the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport line

• M12 Motorway upgrade providing direct freight access to the airport and industrial zones

• South West Rail Link extension

• High-capacity water, energy, and telecommunications infrastructure being installed in advance

With this infrastructure comes certainty — and a real opportunity to move early in one of Australia’s most future-proof investment zones.

Who is Bradfield suited to?

Bradfield is not a standard industrial estate — it’s a long-term precinct strategy targeting high-performance, forward-facing industries. That said, there are opportunities for a range of asset types and businesses.

Commercial and industrial opportunities in Bradfield include:

• Advanced manufacturing and automated production

• Aerospace, space industry, and aviation maintenance

• Clean energy and green fuel technology businesses

• Research labs and STEM-based education hubs

• Defence and sovereign capability manufacturing

• Logistics and airfreight-integrated distribution centres

• Data centres, smart infrastructure providers, and innovation precinct tenants

With large lots, tailored zoning, and long-term infrastructure alignment, Bradfield is suited to both multinationals and local businesses with scale ambitions.

Let’s talk about your next Bradfield project

If you’re looking to create or market a commercial or industrial asset in Bradfield, we can help. From 3D precinct visualisation to full campaign rollout, we’ve worked across Western Sydney to help launch, sell, and lease projects at every stage.
Whether it’s lot design, renders for approvals, or investor-ready sales packs, we can bring your Bradfield vision to life.