What's it like to live in Parramatta?
Parramatta is part of Parramatta in New South Wales
2150 · NSW
Parramatta Overall Score
50 out of 100
Parramatta falls within Parramatta, which scores in the 50th percentile among metro councils in NSW.
Score Breakdown
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Sustainability | 57/100 |
| Community Services | 43/100 |
| Lifestyle & Amenity | 47/100 |
| Core Operations | 56/100 |
What Makes This Area Unique
Sydney's second city centre — the geographic heart of Greater Sydney
Parramatta is being positioned as Sydney's second CBD, with major corporate relocations, university campuses, and infrastructure investment transforming it. It has genuine heritage (Australia's second-oldest European settlement) alongside rapid modernisation.
Living here: Parramatta is Sydney's best-connected western suburb — trains, buses, and the new metro make it genuinely convenient. The heritage is significant and the investment is real. It's noisy and under construction in parts, but the trajectory is upward.