Parramatta, NSW 2150

Lived here for 5 month and it was very average experience. Neighbour always cook at night and abuse me . Only good for shopping and public transport.

all the amenities in walking distance

I used to work in the city and got moved to work in the Parramatta location. The place has a stigma and is unwelcoming. There is constantly police patrolling the streets which gives it a bad vibe. I can also shop anywhere else in Sydney without issues. But i’ve accused of shoplifting at the local IGA near Church Street and Woolworths on level 5 Westfield. This has never happened elsewhere, so there is obviously much distrust and crime in the community. I would’ve recommend Parramatta.

Live here for three years, Parramatta is changing everyday! Multicultural, active, new and safe place to live.

5 Reasons to buy in Parramatta

• Parramatta Local Government Area’s (LGA) population growth rate is 2.5%, which is twice of NSW average at 1.2%. It currently is home to more than 230,000 people

• Over 157,000 people are employed in the Parramatta LGA, which has become the centre of Western Sydney

• Parramatta's local school, both public and private, are highly regarded and the University of Western Sydney has a campus here and the new addition currently being built educating the workforce of tomorrow

•Over the last decade, Parramatta has had significant infrastructure across public transport education, health, sport and culture. It is transforming into a place of growth and long-term prosperity

• Parramatta is now a hub of commerce, culture and entertainment where you're spoilt for choice when it comes to recreation, dinning, shopping and transport.

it is central and good facilities. I miss gourmet delis and groceries especially since Harris Farm left after the high rise building came to that location but it is easy to order online. I dont miss the city as ti is easy to visit - only half an hour on the train and lot of stuff happening at Riverside theatre/general community anyway. Older apartments are really good value and can afford to have two bedrooms near a station and a park for the price of a very small studio in the inner west that still takes you 30 mins to get to the CBD. Another good thing is that there are plenty of arterial roads nearby in all different directions so not many bottlenecks. The lake and the park are excellent and it is not a pretentious or aggressive population. Some neighbouring areas can be a bit bogan but in general lots of educated Asians and Indians- pretty peaceful with nice curries. Lots of work opportunities in all directions to keep options open and a smaller mortgage means more money to live on. There is a lot of building there now so it does not look its best but will be better in five years or so with the new trains, lightrail and more facilities like a new aquatic centre.

Don't be fooled by out-dated perceptions! Parramatta is a family-friendly but lively community with a lot great events like Parramatta Lanes that suit young families and professionals.

Great value, no cockroaches, clean, quiet at night, great people, minimal air craft noise, it's the best suburb for renters. Beats the inner city by a mile. Parramatta is simply better.

Parramatta is great. True there are no beaches but the lake is now swimmable and the park is beautiful. It is a great location for families who work in opposite directions or have family in opposite directions, as it is in the middle. This was the reason I moved here, my partner convinced me that the location was good, the transport was good and the park is ideal. I haven't regretted living here at all. There are a lot of Indians and Asians here that are generally good neighbors, quiet and safe. Aspirational migrant parents are keen to do well and have no time to make trouble with anyone, so the kids have well behaved friends, which is important. I like to learn about other cultures and look forward to Parramasala and Diwali each year now. I also LOVE the free concerts in the park and the public transport. I have never driven to the airport since I moved here, or to a concert. I walked to the hospital for all my pregnancy appointments so no need for parking. The cycle path along the river is very nice- you can pretty much go from Westmead to Gladesville along the river. Sometimes I do go into the city or inner west for markets (dotn be fooled online, the markets here are nothing special- some good stalls but not enough of them and more for workers than residents) and the odd bit of shopping I cant get here but it only takes half an hour to get anywhere from here. A couple of weeks away at the beach each year does me (and it is affordable to holiday with a Parra mortgage- for now). I really don't mind living in an apartment when there is so much to do and now I am addicted to the convenience even though I sometimes visit more trendy or expensive areas I wouldn't really want to give Parra up even if I could afford to move there. As long as the council keeps the heritage, and keeps planting trees and making it green.

My wife and I moved to Parramatta a couple of years back and we just love it! We have 2 parking spaces for our centrally located apartment so parking isn't an issue. We love Parramatta so much we've opened a business not quite 2 blocks from home!
Love the restaurants. There's plenty of choice and some have both great service and great food! Harris Park is a close alternative for foodies as well.
We walk most everywhere and never feel threatened. It's a vibrant CBD without the hassles of Sydney CBD. Parks are terrific. The Council has plenty of events happening year round for the community. It's always clean and tidy between the early morning clean ups and the mobile guys that patrol the CBD daily, they do a great job! Lots of choice with medical facilities and shopping. Couldn't ask for more!