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The Parramatta Sun is the leading paper in one of the fastest growing cities in Sydney, and now reaches more than 31 suburbs throughout the Parramatta City area.

As Sydney’s second CBD, Parramatta is 24km by road, west of Sydney. More than 50% of its population are white collar workers and the city has an above average employment rate.

The Parramatta Sun is constantly serving and supporting local residents and businesses, and provides accurate comment on a variety of issues such as news, sports, events and community concerns.

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News
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Circulation

Circulation: 64,188
Source: Circualtion Audit Bureau, March 2008

Readership: 90,000
Source: Roy Morgan Research, March 2008

Suburbs: For a list of distribution suburbs please click on the PDF Summary below.

Postcodes: For a list of postcodes please click on the PDF Summary below.

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Rates
Rates effective 1 July 2008. To download the current Rate Card for the Parramatta Sun simply click on the link at the bottom of the page.
Please note all verbal bookings, alterations or cancellations must be confirmed in writing prior to booking deadlines. Alterations or cancellations after deadline may not be accepted and charges may still apply.
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Rates - EGN/Display, Classifieds, Trades & Services
Section Rate ex GST Rate incl GST
Display Module$105.20$115.72
Classifieds Lineage $3.90 $4.29
Classifieds Single col cm $15.65 $17.22
Trade & Services Lineage $5.25 $5.78
Trades & Services col cm $18.75 $20.63
Casual colour load $400 for process colour ($440 incl GST) and $200 for Spot Colour ($220 incl GST). Please download display rate card for discount structure. For information on preferred position loads,Inserts, Adhesive Notes and other marketing opportunities, please contact your Fairfax Community Sales Office
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Downloads
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Advertising Terms & Conditions
Specs / Deadlines
Please note all verbal bookings, alterations or cancellations must be confirmed in writing prior to booking deadlines. Alterations or cancellations after deadline may not be accepted and charges may still apply.

Failure to supply material resulting in an advertisement’s non appearance will also incur charges.

Earlier deadlines may occasionally be implemented to accommodate press and production time lines, especially around and after Public Holidays.

To download the current specs for the Parramatta Sun simply click on the link at the bottom of the page.
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Deadlines - EGN/Display, Real Estate, Drive, Classifieds, Trades & Services
Section Deadlines
Publication Date Wednesday
Display Bookings 1pm Thurs prior
Display Complete Material 5pm Fri prior
Display Copy Set 10am Fri prior
Real Estate bookings 12noon Thurs prior
R/E Complete Material 5pm Fri prior
R/E Copy to set 10am Fri prior
Drive Bookings 1pm Thurs prior
Drive Complete material 10am Mon prior
Drive copy to set 10am Fri prior
Classifieds Lineage 10am Tues prior
Classifieds Display & Semi Display 1pm Mon prior
Trades & Services Lineage 5pm Mon prior
Trades & Services Display 1pm Mon prior
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Downloads
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Classifieds Advertising Specs
Parramatta Sun PDF Quick Specs Download
Special Publications
Please see below for information on our Special Publication.
Parramatta Directory
The Directory is an exciting and cost efficient way to advertise locally. The handy-size gloss publication gives your local business a fresh way to get your message across to local readers. The directory-style layout makes your ad easy to find giving your business the maximum opportunity to reach potential customers. Because of its size, quality and additional service information, The Directory becomes a handy reference for users over a whole year. The Directory carries the credibility of being a Fairfax Community Newspaper publication, produced by a local team and delivered with your local newspaper. Your advertisement will also have 365-day exposure on the web – go to thedirectory.net.au to see this exciting new addition to The Directory package. To further enhance your opportunities, your business will receive a monthly listing for one year in a special new section in your local newspaper.
Download File   Click Here to view the Directory
 
Research
Please see below for the Parramatta Sun Reader Profile which includes a selection of category and readership snapshots as samples of the incredible reach you could achieve by including the Parramatta Sun in your marketing mix.

Please feel free to contact us for more detailed information directly relevant to your business needs.

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Parramatta Sun Reader Profile
CATEGORIESSTATISTICS
Readership90,000
Circulation64,188
DEMOGRAPHICS
Male46,000
Female44,000
14-2411,000
25-3416,000
35-4925,000
50+37,000
PROFESSION
Professional/Manager17,000
White Collar15,000
Skilled/Semi-Skilled18,000
MARITAL STATUS
Single23,000
Married/Defacto55,000
Widow/Divorced10,000
HOUSEHOLD SIZE
1-2 people in household28,000
3-4 people in household46,000
5+ people in household16,000
HOUSEHOLD INCOME
Less than $25,0008,000
$25,000 - $49,99915,000
$50,000 - $69,9999,000
$70,000 - $99,99910,000
$100,000 & Over18,000
FAMILIES
No. of Children in household aged 0-5 15,000
No. of Children in household aged 6-1114,000
No. of Children in household aged 12-1511,000
AUTOMOTIVE
Buy a New Vehicle within 1 year30,000
Buy a New Vehicle within 2 years4,000
Buy a New Vehicle within 4 years9,000
Buy a Used Vehicle within 1 year6,000
Buy a Used Vehicle within 2 years10,000
Buy a Used Vehicle within 4 years14,000
Buy a Vehicle within 4 years24,000
CARS DRIVEN
Ford10,000
Holden10,000
Mitsubishi6,000
Nissan3,000
Toyota18,000
BANKING & INVESTMENTS
Total Have a Credit Card40,000
Total Have a Personal Loan7,000
Total Have any Managed Investment53,000
Total Have account at Bank, Building Society or Credit Union83,000
SHOPPING HABITS
Grocery Buyer - Usually/Sometimes79,000
TOP 3 LOCAL SHOPPING CENTRES
Westfields - Parramatta50,000
Stocklands - Merrylands24,000
Winston Hills Mall11,000
REAL ESTATE
Own Home57,000
Paying Off31,000
Circulation
64,188

Source: CAB Audit March 2008. 
Readership
90,000

Source: Roy Morgan March 2008
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Contacts
Please see below for contact details.
NATIONAL ENQUIRIES:

LOCAL ENQUIRIES:

 

NEW SOUTH WALES:
AD SALES CONNECT
E: jstride@adsalesconnect.com.au
T: (02) 9420 1777
F: (02) 9420 1788

 

PARRAMATTA OFFICE:
T: (02) 9852 2888
F: (02) 9852 2811

SALES EMAIL:
gsheldrick@fairfaxmedia.com.au

VICTORIA:
BROWN ORR FLETCHER BURROWS
E: suburbans@bofb.com.au
T: (03) 9826 5188

 

EDITORIAL EMAIL:
mlawrence@fairfaxmedia.com.au

QUEENSLAND:
FAIRFAX MEDIA
E: thehub@mail.fairfax.com.au
T: (07) 3308 1100

 

FAIRFAX COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS:
E: fcnclass@fairfaxmedia.com.au
T: 13 24 25
F: (02) 8777 6944
SOUTH AUSTRALIA:
FAIRFAX MEDIA
E: Tpatrick@fairfax.com.au
T: (08) 8212 1212

WESTERN AUSTRALIA:
FAIRFAX MEDIA
E: LMolyneux@fairfaxmedia.com.au  
T: (08) 9327 4800

 

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