在一份新的报告里，位于悉尼西部的Parramatta被评为新洲最适合居住的社区。

在比较了基础设施，公共交通和就业机会后， Parramatta在20个区中脱颖而出。

澳大利亚新南威尔士州社区发展研究所的报告显示，Parramtta在公共交通换乘，靠近主要道路和不断发展的零售设施方面领先。

总分170分，Parramatta得分135分，领先Burwood, Pyrmont和Hurstville。

在这里生活工作的Brett Evans为了获得更好的服务，两年前搬来这里。

“这里充满了活力，”他说“住在这里是令人兴奋，没有通勤的不便。”

Parramatta是悉尼第二大，全国第六大的CBD。

由于越来越多的餐馆和咖啡设施，Parramatta是夜间经济增长最快的地方。

Parramatta tops NSW most liveable suburb ranking

Parramatta in western Sydney has been named the most liveable suburb in New South Wales in a new report.

It came out top in a comparison of 20 suburbs which looked at infrastructure, public transport and access to employment.

Parramatta's public transport interchanges, its close vicinity to major roads and growing retail sector were stand-out features noted in the report by NSW's Urban Development Institute of Australia.

Parramatta was awarded 135 points out of a possible 170, ahead of Burwood, Pyrmont and Hurstville.

Brett Evans, who lives and works in the area, moved there two years ago for better access to services.

"It's vibrant," he said. "It's exciting to live here, without inconvenience of having to travel."

PHOTO: Brett Evans chats with his neighbours Evelyn (centre) and Abigail Lillie, aged 11 and 10.(ABC News: Mohamed Taha)

Parramatta is the second largest CBD in Sydney and the sixth largest in the country.

It also has the fastest growing night-time economy, driven by a growing restaurant and cafe scene.

Mr Evans moved to the area with his wife Jennifer two years ago from Carlingford to have better access to services.

The 54-year-old worked in Parramatta for 10 years before moving there.

"There are resources here, there's a whole range of restaurants and clubs," he said.

"It's vibrant here... It's relaxed and healthier."

"A good walk to work every day is terrific."

'The city of the western suburbs'

Parramatta's Lord Mayor John Chedid says the city is no longer seen as the "poor cousin" of Sydney City.

"I think the old story of Parramatta being out west, I think that's disappeared," he said.

"People see us now truly as a sustainable city, a city designed for the people."

PHOTO: Parramatta is also home to A-League side the Western Sydney Wanderers. (Peter McAlpine)

The chairman of A-League side the Western Sydney Wanderers, Lyall Gorman, says Parramatta's growing sporting scene has also contributed to the team's emerging iconic brand.

"It's come to life from a lifestyle and entertainment point… and from a sporting point of view," he said.

"Once people come here they start to understand the Parramatta of 20 years ago is well and truly gone."

"The Parramatta 20 years into the future is a remarkably exciting place to be."

The Wanderers, which plays its home matches at Parramatta Stadium, currently has 17,000 members.

Those on the streets of Parramatta, whether old or young, also sing their city's praises.

"I like everything about Parramatta. I feel connected to this place. I don't feel left out or anything like that," said one.

"Parramatta has the shopping facilities, it has all the transportation you need, the atmosphere is great and the people are very nice," said another.

"You've got everything here. Why would you want to go to the city?"