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The future is now

Parramatta is the economic powerhouse at the centre of global Sydney. A long list of construction and infrastructure projects are already underway, from Parramatta Light Rail to Parramatta Square, and many more in the pipeline that will benefit not just Parramatta but Sydney as a whole.

Ready To Go Projects

Central River City Ripe To Lead Sydney’s Economic Recovery 

City of Parramatta Council is calling on the NSW Government to support  ready-to-go projects that will help stimulate Sydney’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. In a letter to the Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, Rob Stokes, Council has asked that the NSW Government prioritise both public and private investment in the Central River City to boost jobs and the economy.

Like many other Cities during this difficult time Council is working towards building a resilient and sustainable economy, while supporting our people and their communities. Given the critical role Parramatta plays in Sydney’s success, this is a call to arms - to ensure all levels of Government and the private sector contribute to Parramatta and Greater Sydney’s recovery and growth now and in to the future.

ECONOMIC INSIGHTS SNAPSHOT - DECEMBER 2019

Local GRP in the City of Parramatta was stronger in the December 2019 quarter than the previous quarter, increasing by 1.3%. 

RETAIL TRADE FACT SHEET

City of Parramatta’s Retail Trade sector is a $1.3 billion industry that employed 10,560 workers in 2017/18.

MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY FACT SHEET

Manufacturing in the City of Parramatta is the second largest sector in the City having generated $7.1 billion of output and employed over 15,000 workers in 2017/181

HEALTH CARE FACT SHEET

The City of Parramatta employs over 176,000 people, with Health Care being the largest employer in the City, generating 26,716 local jobs in 2017/18.