Parramatta NSW 2150

Parramatta is located 23 kilometres west Sydney

Parramatta is a suburb and major urban centre of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Located in Greater Western Sydney 23 kilometres (14 mi) west of the Sydney central business district on the banks of the Parramatta River. It is known colloquially as 'Parra'.

Schools

Parramatta has a large number of public and private schools.

• Parramatta High School
• Arthur Phillip High School
• Macarthur Girls High School
• Parramatta Public School
• St Patrick's Primary Parramatta
• Parramatta East Public School
• Parramatta North Public School
• Parramatta West Public School
• Clare Catholic High School
• Our Lady of Mercy College (OLMC)
• The Kings School, Parramatta
• Marist Brothers Parramatta
• Redeemer Baptist School
• Tara Anglican School for Girls

Transport

Parramatta has excellent transport facilities.

Railway

Parramatta railway station is a major transport interchange on the CityRail network. It is served by the Blue Mountains line, Cumberland line and the Western line. The station was originally opened on July 4, 1860, five years after the first railway line in Sydney was opened in 1855, running from Sydney to Parramatta Junction. It was recently upgraded, with work beginning in late 2003 and the new interchange opening on February 19, 2006

Roads

The Great Western Highway and Parramatta Road have always been important roads for Parramatta and Greater Sydney. The M4 Western Motorway has taken much of the traffic away from these roads, with entrance and exit ramps close to Parramatta.

Buses

Parramatta is serviced by Hillsbus which provides services along the North West T-way to Rouse Hill, Kellyville, Stanhope Gardens and Bella Vista, whilst Sydney Buses and Veolia provide services East and South of Parramatta.

Ferries

The Parramatta ferry wharf is at the Charles Street Weir, which divides the tidal saltwater from the freshwater of the upper river, on the eastern boundary of the Central Business District. The wharf is the westernmost destination of the Sydney Ferries River Cat ferry service which runs on Parramatta River.