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Australia and its People › History
What is the significance of Parramatta to Australian history?
- The site of the first gold discovery in Australia
- The site of the first European settlement established inland, second oldest European settlement in Australia after Sydney Cove
- The location of Australia's first parliament
Why this is the correct answer
Parramatta, located in western Sydney, was founded in 1788 as the second European settlement in Australia after Sydney Cove, established when the First Fleet found better farming land further inland. It grew into an important colonial administrative centre. Today it is one of Sydney's major commercial hubs.