The Australian Backyard is set to make a comeback according to Frank Death, CEO HomeWorld Display Village Kellyville.

“Due to the shortage of land in recent years and the move to urban consolidation, there has been less space for backyards in medium and high density developments.

“However there is a lot more affordable land now being released in the South West and North West regions and this will allow free standing homes to be built. We are predicting the return of the Great Australian Backyard which can be a family sanctuary, playground and productive.

“It doesn’t have to be a huge backyard that requires a lot of care. But if there is room for the children to run around and kick a ball, the backyard provides the freedom and exercise they need in a world where they are likely to sit around playing computer games.

“Parents want to the children to be out and about to ensure they get plenty of exercise and it’s great for pets to roam around in their own world.

“Many of us have memories of growing up with the backyard as a natural part of our lives where we played for hours in the fresh air. Some of our great sportsmen and women remember their first experience of hitting or catching a ball was in the family backyard,” said Frank Death.

For instance, in the book First Tests, Great Australian Cricketers And The Backyards That Made Them – by Steve Cannane Don Bradman. Greg Chappel, Alan Davidson and many others honed their skills in their backyards.

“These days there are many home designs that provide the accommodation you need for a great lifestyle which create space for a backyard.

“Australians have always loved the outdoors and this is being perpetuated by alfresco rooms created as part of the home’s design. It provides a seamless link between the interior and outdoor areas for great entertaining while keeping an eye at the same time on the kids playing in the backyard.

“Kids don’t want to sit around all the time with the adults and often mum and dad join them anyway for some family fun.


“There are also ecological benefits to the back yard with tress providing shade in hot weather and a resting place for birds. There is also the opportunity to grow your own fruit and vegetables in the family “veggie patch,” Frank Death added.

So it looks like the family backyard is making a comeback with the emphasis on getting out into the outdoors for a whole lot of fun. It is a private sanctuary that has been valued by generations of Australians.

HomeWorld display village is at Kellyville, up the Windsor Road, off Samantha Riley Drive.

For more information phone the HomeWorld InfoLine on (02) 9629 4822 or visit the website www.homeworld.com.au