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Parramatta & Central West suburb by suburb

SuburbResidential zonesHeight limitOverlays
Carlingford R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R4 High Density 9m 1
Parramatta R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R4 High Density 11m 3
Westmead R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R4 High Density 11m 2

Reading the table

  • Heritage mapping runs from 241 in Parramatta down to 33 in Westmead.
  • 3 overlay families are mapped across the region; Parramatta carries the most at 3.
  • The 3 mapped suburbs cover 17 km² between them — Carlingford is the largest at 8.6 km² and Westmead the smallest at 2.9 km².

What is mapped across Parramatta & Central West

Mapped in all 3: Heritage — Item - General.

Mapped only in some suburbsWhere (in the suburb, not on a given block)
Heritage — Conservation Area - GeneralParramatta and Westmead
Heritage — Item - ArchaeologicalParramatta

Questions about building in Parramatta & Central West

Which council approves building work in Parramatta & Central West?

City of Parramatta Council, for all 3 mapped Parramatta & Central West suburbs, under the Parramatta Local Environmental Plan 2023.

Which Parramatta & Central West suburb has the most planning constraints?

Parramatta: 3 overlay families against 1 in Carlingford. Heritage — Item - Archaeological is mapped in Parramatta and in none of the others.

What planning zones apply across Parramatta & Central West?

3: R2 Low Density Residential, R3 Medium Density Residential and R4 High Density Residential.

Is heritage mapped in Parramatta & Central West?

Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Parramatta 241, Carlingford 35, Westmead 33.

What is the minimum lot size across Parramatta & Central West?

Carlingford: 550-574 m² minimum; Parramatta: 550-574 m² minimum; Westmead: 550-574 m² minimum.

Lodge with: City of Parramatta Council, Parramatta Local Environmental Plan 2023. Read 2026-09-14.

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