Parramatta
NSW 2150 • Greater Sydney
About Parramatta
Parramatta is Sydney's geographic and emerging economic heart—Australia's oldest inland European settlement transformed into a high-rise hub of over 30,000 residents. As the designated 'second CBD,' it hosts major corporate headquarters, government offices, and Western Sydney University's campus. Transport connectivity is exceptional, with train lines radiating in every direction and the Light Rail extending reach further.
Westfield Parramatta is one of Australia's largest shopping centres, while the restaurant scene along Church Street has grown increasingly sophisticated. The Parramatta River foreshore provides beautiful parkland, and Parramatta Park preserves colonial heritage including Old Government House. The suburb attracts ambitious professionals, students, and newcomers to Australia seeking opportunity in a genuinely urban environment. It's Sydney's future, happening now.
Parramatta falls under postcode 2150 and is governed by Parramatta Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Parramatta electorate.
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Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesVictoria Road North Parramatta 2150 NSW -
WoolworthsShop 1156, L1 Westfield Parramatta Parramatta 2150 NSW -
ALDI175 Church Street, Parramatta NSW 2150
Schools
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31-33 Allen Street
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23-25 Alice Street
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Arthur Phillip High School ICSEA 9948855 8100 102-116 Macquarie Street
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Macarthur Girls High School ICSEA 10719683 1866 1-19 Macarthur Street
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 31 heritage-listed places in or near Parramatta, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Parramatta by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Parramatta Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Parramatta" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
262 state housing + 117 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 9,350
- 2. China 2,683
- 3. Nepal 1,672
- 4. Philippines 769
- 5. Iran 380
- 6. Pakistan 355
- 7. South Korea 344
- 8. Lebanon 316
- 9. New Zealand 311
- 10. Malaysia 286
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)