Parramatta stands out as one of Western Sydney’s most dynamic commercial and government centres, blending retail, corporate, legal, and cultural precincts with modern infrastructure. Church Street serves as a vibrant artery for shopping and dining, especially near Lennox Bridge where al fresco eateries offer diverse cuisines. The southern stretch of Church Street, known across Sydney as “Auto Alley,” hosts numerous car dealerships stretching towards the M4 Motorway, reinforcing Parramatta’s reputation as a key destination for automobile sales.

Since the early 2000s, Parramatta’s role as a government hub has grown significantly. Key agencies such as the New South Wales Police Force Headquarters and Sydney Water Corporation have relocated here from Sydney CBD. The area around Parramatta railway station has been transformed with the expansion of Westfield Shoppingtown and a modern transport interchange that integrates train, bus, ferry, and soon, light rail and metro services.

The western sector of Parramatta’s CBD, known as the Parramatta Justice Precinct, hosts numerous legal institutions, including the Children’s Court, Sydney West Trial Courts, Legal Aid Commission, and the Garfield Barwick Commonwealth Law Courts Building. This precinct underscores Parramatta’s importance as a centre for justice and public administration.

A major highlight is Parramatta Square — a large civic precinct adjacent to the Town Hall. The redevelopment includes a cultural and arts centre, a new plaza, and prominent skyscrapers. Although originally planned as a 65-storey residential tower, concerns over airspace led to the redesign of 8 Parramatta Square as a 55-storey commercial building. This site now houses over 3,000 National Australia Bank employees relocated from Sydney CBD, alongside major tenants like Westpac, KPMG, Deloitte, and Endeavour Energy.

Parramatta also boasts Centenary Square, a pedestrian-friendly plaza featuring historic landmarks such as the Centennial Memorial Fountain and the heritage-listed Parramatta Town Hall and St John’s Cathedral. The suburb’s health infrastructure includes the historic Colonial Hospital site and Jeffery House, which continues to offer clinical services following refurbishment.

Parramatta is home to Westfield Parramatta, the tenth-largest shopping centre in Australia, attracting shoppers across the region. With its robust transport connections and ongoing developments, Parramatta continues to evolve as a major commercial, cultural, and administrative heart of Western Sydney.