City of Parramatta, Local government area in Greater Western Sydney, Australia
The City of Parramatta Council manages an 84-square-kilometer territory situated 25 kilometers west of Sydney central business district, serving over 250,000 residents.
Established in 1861 as the Municipality of Parramatta with John Williams as first mayor, the council expanded in 1949 by merging with Ermington, Rydalmere, Dundas, and Granville.
The council operates multiple cultural facilities including Riverside Theatres, Parramatta Artists Studios, and PHIVE, which host performances, exhibitions, and community gatherings throughout the year.
Through its network of facilities, the council provides essential services including waste collection, childcare centers, libraries, swimming pools, and community centers across numerous suburbs.
Queen Elizabeth II granted the title of Lord Mayor to the City of Parramatta Council in 1988, recognizing its significance during Australia's bicentennial celebrations.
Location: New South Wales
Capital city: Parramatta
Elevation above the sea: 17 m
Phone: +61298065050
Email: newcouncil@parracity.nsw.gov.au
Website: https://cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au
GPS coordinates: -33.81667,151.00000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:55
Western Sydney Stadium
959 m
Sydney Showground Stadium
6.9 km
Parramatta Stadium
959 m
Silverwater Correctional Complex
5.6 km
The Opal Tower
7.8 km
Parramatta Correctional Centre
2 km
Old Government House, Parramatta
579 m
Elizabeth Farm
1.7 km
Parramatta Female Factory
1.8 km
Roxy Theatre
574 m
Lennox Bridge, Parramatta
809 m
Parramatta Park
992 m
St John's Cathedral, Parramatta
290 m
Newington Armory
6 km
Bennelong Bridge
7.7 km
Sydney Australia Temple
6.6 km
Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre
7.6 km
Experiment Farm Cottage
1.3 km
Ryde Bridge
8.8 km
Sydney Super Dome
6.5 km
Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre
7 km
John Whitton Bridge
8.3 km
Old King's School, Parramatta
786 m
Newington House
5.4 km
St John's Cemetery, Parramatta
102 m
Silverwater Bridge
4.8 km
Prince Alfred Square
931 m
Redeemer Baptist Church
2.9 kmReviews
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