Waterloo Town Hall, Sydney

Name: Waterloo Town Hall
Address: Sydney, Australia

#229 among attractions in Sydney

Park, Relax in park

Gallery (2)

Map

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

The Waterloo Town Hall is a heritage-listed town hall located in Waterloo, a suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Located at 770 Elizabeth Street, it was built in 1880–82 in the Victorian Italianate architectural style with Second Empire elements by John Smedley, Edward Hughes and Ambrose Thornley. The town hall was the seat of Waterloo Municipal Council from 1882 to 1948 and since 1972 has been the Waterloo Library, a branch of the City of Sydney Library servicing Waterloo and Alexandria. ()

Completed: 1882 (142 years ago)Architectural style: Victorian architectureElevation: 138 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 33°53'59"S, 151°12'18"E

Address

South Sydney (Waterloo)Sydney Australia

ContactAdd

Social media

Add

Sydney

Day trips

Waterloo Town Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carriageworks, Central Park, Redfern Park, Cathedral of the Annunciation of Our Lady.

0.8 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Carriageworks, Sydney
22 min walk • Carriageworks, nestled in the heart of Sydney, Australia, stands as a testament to the city's commitment to contemporary arts and culture. This dynamic venue, once part of the Eveleigh Rail Yards, has been transformed into a hub for artistic expression and innovation.
1.1 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre, Art gallery
Central Park, Sydney
28 min walk • Central Park is a vibrant and contemporary shopping centre located in the heart of Sydney, Australia. It stands as a modern hub of retail, dining, and leisure, offering a unique shopping experience in the bustling city.
~1930 ftN
Park
Redfern Park, Sydney
10 min walk • Redfern Park, nestled in the heart of Redfern, a suburb located just a stone's throw from Sydney's bustling Central Business District, is an urban oasis rich in cultural and historical significance. This charming park serves as a verdant retreat for locals and tourists...
0.8 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of the Annunciation of Our Lady, Sydney
20 min walk • The Cathedral of the Annunciation of Our Lady is a heritage-listed former Anglican church and now Greek Orthodox cathedral located at 242 Cleveland Street, Redfern, City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The church was designed by Edmund Blacket and the rectory was designed by John Burcham Clamp and built from 1848.
0.5 miN
City hall, Victorian architecture
Redfern Town Hall, Sydney
14 min walk • The Redfern Town Hall is a landmark sandstone civic building located in the heart of Redfern, New South Wales, Australia. built in 1870 and designed in the Victorian Regency style by George Allen Mansfield.
1.1 miNE
Bridge
Albert Cotter Bridge, Sydney
29 min walk • The Albert Cotter Bridge, also known as the Tibby Cotter bridge, is a pedestrian bridge across Anzac Parade, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It was built to primarily to cater for crowds exiting the Sydney Cricket Ground and Sydney Football Stadium.
1 miN
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
White Rabbit Gallery, Sydney
25 min walk • The White Rabbit Gallery is a contemporary art museum located in the inner city Sydney suburb of Chippendale, New South Wales, Australia, which exhibits selections from the White Rabbit Collection of 21st-century Chinese contemporary art.
1.1 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
One Central Park, Sydney
29 min walk • One Central Park is a mixed-use dual high-rise building located in the Sydney suburb of Chippendale in New South Wales, Australia.
0.8 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Belvoir St Theatre, Sydney
20 min walk • Belvoir St Theatre is a theatre in Surry Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, the home of the theatre company Belvoir. It contains a 338-seat Upstairs Theatre and a 90-seat Downstairs Theatre.
1 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Seymour Centre, Sydney
26 min walk • The Seymour Centre is a multi-purpose performing arts centre within the University of Sydney in the Australian city of Sydney. It is located on the corner of City Rd and Cleveland St in Chippendale, just south-west of the city centre.
1.1 miN
Bridge
Railway Square road overbridge, Sydney
28 min walk • The Railway Square road overbridge is a heritage-listed road overbridge carrying George Street over the former Darling Harbour goods railway line at Railway Square in the Sydney central business district, in the City of Sydney local government area of New South Wales, Australia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Waterloo Town Hall?

Nearby attractions include Redfern Park, Sydney (10 min walk), Alexandria Town Hall, Sydney (12 min walk), Redfern Town Hall, Sydney (14 min walk), Tap Gallery, Sydney (20 min walk).

How to get to Waterloo Town Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Waterloo Town Hall:

Bus

Bourke Street Nr Phillip Street, Waterloo • Lines: 301 (12 min walk)
Surry Hills, Cleveland Street nr Crown Street • Lines: 301 (19 min walk)

Train

Green Square (12 min walk)
Redfern (17 min walk)

Light rail

Surry Hills • Lines: L2, L3 (23 min walk)
Moore Park • Lines: L2, L3 (27 min walk)