The NSW Government has been criticised for not including plans for more social housing and affordable homes in proposals for an inner Sydney housing complex.

Updated plans for the North Eveleigh precinct have shown existing affordable rental housing on Carriageworks Way, south of Redfern station, as well as a proposals for up to 700 new apartments.

In 2015, 88 affordable housing units were delivered at the site, making up what the master plan said would be an 11 to 13 per cent affordable housing figure.

But there is disappointment in some quarters that an opportunity to expand on that number had been missed.

'Winners once again are the developers and investors'

Labor's social housing spokeswoman Tania Mihailuk said the Baird Government was effectively handing over prime real estate without any consideration for the need for more social and affordable housing.

"Clearly what the Government has already set aside there for its targets is not enough," Ms Mihailuk said.

"The winners once again for this Government are the developers and investors.

"It's about this Government taking seriously the need to set social and affordable housing targets in each of their own developments."

The plans for what is the first precinct to be built under the large-scale central to Eveleigh redevelopment were recently updated after "consulting with the community and other stakeholders".

Social housing spread across precincts: Urban Growth NSW

The NSW Government development agency told the ABC affordable housing would be spread across a number of new precincts in inner Sydney.

"We're also looking at creating diverse housing forms as well that will be affordable to people on moderate incomes, as well as people on lower incomes," Urban Growth acting head of CBD Projects Steve Driscol said.

"The 11 to 13 per cent that we're providing in North Eveleigh is not the total story for the entire precinct."

A statement from Urban Growth said there were certain factors people should keep in mind.

"As well as focusing on affordable housing, it is important to recognise that government land value also helps pay for parks, community facilities and public transport as well as affordable housing.

"Urban Growth NSW takes a holistic approach to balanced public benefit outcomes across the board."