The 1830s and 1840s were periods of urban development, including the development of the first suburbs, as the town grew rapidly when ships began arriving from Britain and Ireland with immigrants looking to start a new life in a new country.

Chasing Baileys at the World Youth 4 Justice, concert presented by the St Vincent De Paul Society; Barangaroo (17 July 2008)

Sydney Ferries, another State government-owned organisation, runs numerous commuter and tourist ferry services on Sydney Harbour and the Parramatta River.