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.

Professional, scientific & technical services: Employees in Parramatta’s professional, scientific and technical services industries earn more than the average Parramatta workforce, and mainly work in the central business district (CBD).

Accommodation & Food Services:  Parramatta’s city centre economy has boosted its accommodation and food services sector, with 15 entities now employing more than 100 people, well above the Sydney and national averages.

Click here to download a detailed database outlining all the statistics related to the work industry in Parramatta.

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