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Industry Profiles
Parramatta is among the fastest-growing regions in the nation. Today, more than 20 percent of Australia’s top 500 companies have a strong presence in Parramatta city.
Get to know Parramatta’s vibrant industries.
Manufacturing: hires more highly-skilled employees than the same industry across Sydney and Australia, and pays more
Construction: workers in Parramatta earn more than Sydney and national counterparts, and more hold senior positions
Trade (Wholesale): more than half the wholesale trade companies in Parramatta earn between $200,000 and $2 million
Trade (Retail): workers in Parramatta earn more than their counterparts in Sydney and Australia, and are better qualified
Transport, Postal & Warehousing: workforces are more highly qualified than the rest of the country, and workers are better cared for
Information, Media & Telecommunications: employees earn some of the highest salaries in Parramatta, and more than industry counterparts Australia-wide
Financial & Insurance: Parramatta employs more people than anywhere else in Australia, and specialises in entry-level opportunities
Rental, Hiring & Real Estate: Parramatta is a key employer, and the majority of jobs are office-based, paying higher salaries
Administrative & Support Services: employees in Parramatta are better educated and earn more than industry counterparts across Australia
Public Administration & Safety: the second-biggest employer in Parramatta, and pays its workforce the highest income of any industry in the city
Health Care & Social Assistance: employs more people in Parramatta than any other industry. More than half of its workforce is professional
Arts & Recreation Services: employs more recreation workers than most, providing entry-level opportunities.