St John's Cemetery, Parramatta

St John's Cemetery, Parramatta is a historic cemetery in Parramatta, Australia. It holds Heritage Act — State Heritage Register status. Wikidata records 3 notable interments here, including Rowland Hassall, Rowland Hassall, John Palmer.

At a glance

John’s Cemetery, Parramatta is Australia’s oldest surviving European cemetery, established in January 1790.

From the cemetery's own website: stjohnsonline.org

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Opening hours

• Monday: Open 24 hours
• Tuesday: Open 24 hours
• Wednesday: Open 24 hours
• Thursday: Open 24 hours
• Friday: Open 24 hours
• Saturday: Open 24 hours
• Sunday: Open 24 hours

Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.

Notable interments

3 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.

Of St John's Cemetery, Parramatta's 3 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include proprietor (67%), missionary (67%), civil servant (67%).

• Rowland Hassall (1768–1820), proprietor, missionary, civil servant
• Rowland Hassall (1768–1820), proprietor, missionary, civil servant
• John Palmer (1760–1833), sealer, colonial administrator, naval officer

Common questions

Where is St John's Cemetery, Parramatta?

St John's Cemetery, Parramatta is in Parramatta, Australia, at coordinates -33.8169, 150.9989.

Who is buried at St John's Cemetery, Parramatta?

Wikidata documents 3 notable interments at St John's Cemetery, Parramatta, including Rowland Hassall, Rowland Hassall, John Palmer.

Records and sources

• Wikidata: Q48814618 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
• Wikipedia article
• Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)

Related terms

Heritage StatusNotable intermentInterment

Resting Places. "St John's Cemetery, Parramatta, Parramatta, Australia." restingplaces.site. Wikidata source record: Q48814618. https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/st-johns-cemetery-parramatta/

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