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.
Location
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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Arthur Phillip High School ICSEA 994Smith St
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31-33 Allen Street
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Macarthur Girls High School ICSEA 1071Macarthur St
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23-25 Alice Street
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 31 heritage-listed places in or near Parramatta, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Housing Costs 2021 Census
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
- 11. Vietnam 281
- 12. Bangladesh 260
- 13. Hong Kong 260
- 14. Sri Lanka 223
- 15. England 189
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)