The market is the primary distribution hub of fresh produce, flowers and other food products for Sydney.
[2] Paddy's Markets specialises in the sale of fruit, vegetables, fish, clothes, giftware and souvenirs to the general public.
The Produce, Growers and Fresh Food Markets are the central provider to Sydney's grocery shops.
The Motor Market provides a site for private sellers to show their cars for sale.
[3] Flemington railway station is on the Inner West & Leppington Line of the Sydney Trains network, and the concourse is connected to the markets by a pedestrian overpass.
Vehicle entrances to the markets are located on Homebush Bay Drive and Parramatta Road.
Goods sidings were originally provided for the market immediately to the north of Flemington station.
The site of the markets at Flemington was originally a land grant of 200 acres (0.81 km2) to John Fleming in 1806.
[10] Sydney Markets Limited purchased the land and infrastructure at Flemington from the New South Wales Government in 2002.