New University Campus Planned for Parramatta to Host 25,000 Students

2,500 homes, 12,000 jobs, and a new university campus planned for Sydney’s growing district.

The new Parramatta Light Rail is seen on its first day of service with the Parramatta CBD in the background in western Sydney, Australia on Dec. 20, 2024. AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts

The Minns Labor government has unveiled a bold plan to transform a 42-hectare site in Parramatta North, addressing the demands of one of Sydney’s fastest growing areas.

The proposal promises 2,500 new homes, a university campus capable of hosting up to 25,000 students, and a significant increase in recreational green spaces for community use.