We deliver change with empathy

Astrolabe Group deliver positive change for client, place and community by combining evidence, expertise and a uniquely empathetic approach.

We are the recognised experts for working across diverse stakeholders and engaging the systems that influence a place to create the conditions for successful delivery.

We work with local councils, government, universities, not for profit and peak associations to build clarity when delivering change across cities, urban and regional places.

Our Services

With the depth of expertise drawn from our multidisciplinary team we seek to understand the needs of both clients and communities to ensure the delivery of outcomes that bring meaningful and positive change.

We work with our clients across range of services that can be applied at every stage of planning for growth and change.

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Strategy, Policy & 
Implementation

From ideas to feasibility through to delivery, we develop the case for change and identify how to get there.

Digital, Data
& Spatial

Using data, spatial analysis and digital tools to build the evidence and analysis required to support decision making.

Engagement & 
Stakeholder Management

Working with your internal and external stakeholders to inform change, build consensus and shared vision.

Latest projects

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A handful of people who we’re helping build a better future.

Liverpool City Council
Mastercard
Planning, Industry & Environment
Northern Rivers
Hunter & Central Coast Develpment Corporation
NSW Cities Institute
Office of Local Government
Education School Infrastructure
ISJO
Transport for NSW
City of Sydney
Investment NSW
NSW Ports
Committee for Sydney
Business Sydney
DHA
Lake Macquaire City
WSC
Lismore City Council
South East Melbourne
Wollondilly Shire Council
Campbelltown City Council
NSW Government
XERO
Central Coast Council
City of Melbourne
UNSW Sydney
City of Parramatta
Technology and Entrepreneurship Centre at Harvard
Camden Council
NGAA National Growth Areas Alliance
Willoughby City Council

Insights

Rising homelessness and housing insecurity in Sydney & NSW

August 2025

Homelessness is surging across NSW. Pressures are increasing on many fronts - housing costs are up, affordable rentals are scarcer and cost of living is climbing. Communities are suffering from repeated natural disasters, yet support services are stretched and cannot keep up. Since 2020, the number of people sleeping rough has spiked by 50%.

Read our analysis with Homelessness NSW to support the urgent need for more funding for homelessness services and social housing.

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