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The Inner West suburbs are amongst the oldest parts of Sydney. They developed along Parramatta Road, the road that links the City of Sydney with the City of Parramatta, at the source of the Parramatta River. The architecture of the Inner West ranges from terraced houses to small mansions and reflects its development in the Victorian 1840-1900 and Federation 1901-1914 periods. The area is quite culturally diverse. Its proximity to the Sydney central business district makes it ideal for city commuters and an alternative base for business.