Listing Inspection

About Parramatta

Parramatta was the first viable European settlement in Australia and holds a significant place in Australia's history due to its cultural heritage. It is interesting to note that Parramatta is the second city to be founded in Australia and has more heritage listed buildings than The Rocks.

Located at the head of the Parramatta River, 24km west of Sydney's CBD, Parramatta City is currently experiencing an exciting period of change with massive redevelopments underway. As a major transport, social service, retail and cultural hub, Parramatta is core to the development of Western Sydney.

The property market in Parramatta and surrounding suburbs such as Westmead, Northmead and Oatlands experienced exceptionally strong growth in the last property boom.

Despite minor corrections in the years following the peak of the property cycle in 2003, all leading indicators are pointing to a market that is set to move into a growth phase.

The region is central to a number of world-class social and cultural facilities. Westmead Hospital, only 3 kilometres from the heart of Parramatta, is the largest health care complex in the southern hemisphere. Parramatta is also the education hub for the region; it is home to the second largest TAFE campus in NSW and the fastest growing campus of the University of Western Sydney.

A number of sporting and recreational complexes grace the region; these include Parramatta Stadium, Rosehill Racecourse and Parramatta Raceway. The Olympic Park at Homebush Bay is also only minutes away.