Renter's guide
Parramatta is Greater Sydney's second CBD — a fast-growing centre of new apartment towers, jobs and transport. It offers more space and value than the inner city while staying well connected.
Getting around
Major transport hub: trains, the new light rail, buses and the Parramatta River ferry all converge here, with fast links to the Sydney CBD.
Safety
A busy commercial centre; generally fine in populated areas, with normal city-centre awareness around the station and nightlife at night.
Amenities & lifestyle
Westfield Parramatta, riverside dining, Parramatta Park, hospitals and universities — a genuine second city with everything close.
Pros
- Better value than the inner city
- Excellent transport connections
- Lots of new, well-appointed apartments
Cons
- Ongoing construction in places
- Some high-rise buildings have body-corporate quirks
- Hot in summer away from the river
Renter tips
- For apartments, ask about the body corporate and any known defects
- Check air-conditioning — summers get hot inland
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