Pariwana, Wentworth

Pariwana (/ˈpærəwɑːnə/, historically also spelt Parihuana) is a suburb in southern Wentworth, in the Borough of Crecimento. It is situated on a peninsula surrounded by Marshall Bay, and is the westernmost suburb in southern Wentworth.

Pariwana is named after the mountain of the same name in Peru, and was first settled in the late 19th century. The suburb was historically the main commercial centre of southern Wentworth. In recent decades, its dominance has been challenged by the rise of commercial activity in Crecimento to the east. Pariwana retains its medium density commercial and residential character, and has a more 'town centre' feel compared to Crecimento's more cosmopolitan, high-rise dominated atmosphere.

Pariwana has a number of landmarks, including the Pariwana Heritage Lighthouse, Pariwana Park, Fullers Beach, and the Pariwana Markets. It is also known for its commercial area along Pariwana Road, which features a large number of specialty shops and the Pariwana Central shopping centre, which is integrated with the local metro station. Westfield Pariwana is located in neighbouring East Pariwana.