North Parramatta, New South Wales

North Parramatta, New South Wales
North Parramatta
SydneyNew South Wales
Lake Parramatta,New South Wales.jpg
Masonry arch wall at Lake Parramatta
Postcode: 2151
Location: 24 km (15 mi) north-west of Sydney CBD
LGA: City of Parramatta
State District: Parramatta
Federal Division: Parramatta
Suburbs around North Parramatta:
Northmead North Rocks Carlingford
Northmead North Parramatta Oatlands
Westmead Parramatta Rydalmere

North Parramatta is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. North Parramatta is located 24 kilometres north-west of the Sydney central business district in the local government area of the City of Parramatta. Parramatta is a separate suburb to the south.

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History

Aboriginal culture

The Darug people had lived in the area for many generations, and regarded the area as a food bowl, rich in food from the river and forests. They called the area Baramada or Burramatta ('Parramatta') which means "the place where the eels lie down"[1].

Landmarks

North Parramatta is dominated by Lake Parramatta and The King's School, which together comprise almost 50% of the land area.

References

  1. ^ Troy, Jakelin. "The Sydney Language". Macquarie Aboriginal Words. Sydney: Macquarie Library. p. 76. 

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