The Hindu Council of Australia has officially secured a new site in Parramatta, set to become a central hub for the state’s growing Hindu population. With $3.75 million in backing from the Minns Labor Government, the new Hindu Cultural and Education Centre will serve as a focal point for religious, cultural, and educational activities in Sydney’s west.
The property, located in one of New South Wales’ most diverse regions, has been earmarked as a place for community gatherings, classical arts, language classes, yoga sessions, and support programs for seniors and youth. It will also double as the administrative headquarters of the Hindu Council of Australia (HCA), which represents the national interests of Hindu communities across the country.
Premier Chris Minns said the funding fulfils an election commitment to support religious and cultural infrastructure in multicultural communities. “Today we’re delivering our election commitment to establish a home for Hindus in Western Sydney, with more than a quarter of a million people in NSW now practising Hinduism,” he said. “This site will be a cultural and spiritual hub for the Hindu community for many years to come.”
The new centre will also provide space for training Hindu chaplains and religious education teachers, as well as housing important texts and artefacts linked to the faith.
Minister for Multiculturalism Steve Kamper emphasised the broader role the centre will play. “The Hindu Cultural and Education Centre will host a range of activities from cultural exchanges to wellness sessions,” he said. “It will act as a base for engagement with other faiths and communities. For over 25 years, the Hindu Council of Australia has dedicated itself to fostering harmony and social cohesion in NSW.”
Kamper noted that Western Sydney has become one of the most rapidly diversifying regions in the country, with Parramatta emerging as a central location for faith-based community life.
Local MP Donna Davis welcomed the news, pointing out the strong demographic case for placing the centre in Parramatta. “Almost 22,000 Hindu Australians call this area home. There is no better place for a Hindu culture centre than here,” she said. “The Minns Labor Government is proud to help fund such an important project.”
With this acquisition, the HCA aims to consolidate its services and outreach programs, while giving the broader community access to cultural experiences rooted in Hindu traditions.
The announcement follows growing calls from religious and community leaders for state governments to provide more dedicated infrastructure for faith-based organisations, particularly in areas experiencing population growth and increasing diversity.
The centre is expected to open its doors to the public following initial refurbishment and planning works.
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