Regional living; a solution to housing problems in metro areas?

Experts say long-term planning will be key to housing more people in bush communities – a move being considered to address problems facing metro areas.

There’s concern an influx of movers could push prices up and place pressure on health and education services.

Rural editor Sophie Clarke caught up with University of New South Wales senior lecturer Doctor Laura Crommelin to hear what is needed to ensure population growth benefits each and every community.