Parramatta is Sydney's fastest-growing suburb, with major infrastructure projects and a booming property market driving growth. The western corridor.
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Parramatta is Sydney's fastest-growing suburb, with major infrastructure projects and a booming property market driving growth. The western corridor is transforming as new transport links and commercial developments reshape the area.
Parramatta is at the centre of Sydney's western infrastructure boom. The Parramatta Light Rail expansion is progressing, with new stations under construction along the western corridor. The Western Sydney Airport opening on 25 October is expected to further boost the suburb's profile, with the future Sydney Metro Airport connection providing rapid rail access to the CBD.
The NSW Budget has allocated $5.5 billion for Western Sydney roads, including $1.0 billion for the first stage of the Fifteenth Avenue Upgrade between Liverpool and the airport. The combined investment represents the largest transport build-out in Sydney's history.
Parramatta's property market is booming, with strong demand from both investors and owner-occupiers. The suburb's median house price has grown steadily, driven by infrastructure investment and the growing employment precinct. The Parramatta CBD is undergoing a transformation, with new commercial and residential developments reshaping the skyline.
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