New South Wales location profile
Ermington NSW 2115
Ermington is a riverside suburb in the City of Parramatta known for its family-friendly streets, abundant parks and cycleways, and a growing mix of renovated houses and new waterfront apartments. It offers convenient access to Parramatta, Ryde, and the Sydney CBD via major roads and frequent buses.
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Why families consider Ermington
Diverse and family-oriented, with a blend of long-term residents, young professionals, and growing families. Housing ranges from post‑war freestanding homes to modern townhouses and apartments, with an active outdoor lifestyle centered on riverside parks and sports clubs.
Amenities & services
- Ermington Shopping Centre (Betty Cuthbert Ave) with Woolworths
- West Ryde Marketplace
- Top Ryde City Shopping Centre
- Westfield Parramatta
- Local GP and dental clinics
- Ryde Hospital (nearby, Denistone East)
- Westmead Hospital (major tertiary, Westmead)
- Cafes and eateries along Victoria Rd and Betty Cuthbert Ave
- Ermington Branch Library – River Rd, Ermington
- Dundas Branch Library – Sturt St, Telopea/Dundas
- Parramatta Library at PHIVE – Parramatta Square, Parramatta
Transport & connectivity
- Train: West Ryde and Meadowbank stations (T9 Northern Line)
- Ferry: Rydalmere and Meadowbank wharves (Parramatta River services)
- Buses: 500X, 501, 523, 524 and other 500-series routes via Victoria Rd/Kissing Point Rd
- Roads: Victoria Rd (A40), Silverwater Rd (A6), Kissing Point Rd
- Parramatta Light Rail (Stage 1) stops nearby at Rydalmere (underway)
Lifestyle & recreation
- George Kendall Riverside Park sports fields, playgrounds, dog off‑leash and BBQs
- Cowells Lane Reserve sports fields and tennis courts
- Parramatta Valley Cycleway along the river
- Meadowbank Park sports complex (nearby)
- Sydney Olympic Park venues (Accor Stadium, Qudos Bank Arena) a short drive away
- George Kendall Riverside Park
- Cowells Lane Reserve
- Hilder Reserve
- Upjohn Park (nearby)
- Parramatta River foreshore and Parramatta Valley Cycleway
Education context
Multiple long day care centres and preschools in and around Ermington; generally good availability, with waitlists common for under‑2s—early registration recommended.
- Western Sydney University – Parramatta South campus (Rydalmere)
- Macquarie University – North Ryde
- University of Sydney – Camperdown/Darlington
- UTS – Ultimo