The Block, Sydney

#1240 among attractions in Sydney

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The Block is a colloquial but universally applied name given to a residential block of social housing in the suburb of Redfern, Sydney, bound by Eveleigh, Caroline, Louis and Vine Streets. Beginning in 1973, houses on this block were purchased over a period of 30 years by the Aboriginal Housing Company for use as a project in Aboriginal-managed housing. ()

Coordinates: 33°53'24"S, 151°11'56"E

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South Sydney (Darlington)Sydney Australia

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The Block – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carriageworks, Broadway Shopping Centre, Central Park, Paddy's Markets.

0.5 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Carriageworks, Sydney
13 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.
0.5 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Department store
Broadway Shopping Centre, Sydney
14 min walk • Broadway Shopping Centre is a dynamic retail hub nestled in the heart of Sydney, Australia. This bustling complex serves as a one-stop destination for shoppers, offering a diverse selection of stores, eateries, and entertainment options.
0.4 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre, Art gallery
Central Park, Sydney
10 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.
0.7 miN
Shopping, Market, Flea market
Paddy's Markets, Sydney
19 min walk • Paddy's Markets, located in the bustling Haymarket area of Sydney, Australia, is a vibrant destination that offers a diverse shopping experience to locals and tourists alike. Known for its wide array of stalls, the market features everything from fresh produce...
0.5 miSE
Park
Redfern Park, Sydney
14 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...
~1150 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of the Annunciation of Our Lady, Sydney
6 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.
~1780 ftSE
City hall, Victorian architecture
Redfern Town Hall, Sydney
9 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.
0.4 miNW
Park
Victoria Park, Sydney
11 min walk • Victoria Park is a 9-hectare urban park situated on the corner of Parramatta Road and City Road, Camperdown, in the City of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The park is located adjacent to The University of Sydney and the Broadway Shopping Centre.
0.6 miNE
Square
Railway Square, Sydney
15 min walk • Railway Square is a plaza at the southern end of the Sydney central business district, New South Wales, Australia, formed by the confluence of Broadway, Lee Street, Pitt Street and George Street.
~1310 ftN
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
White Rabbit Gallery, Sydney
7 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.
0.5 miN
Park
UTS Tower, Sydney
13 min walk • UTS Building 1, also known as the UTS Tower, is prominent landmark on Broadway at the southern gateway to Sydney's central business district.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Block?

Nearby attractions include Chippendale Cellars, Sydney (4 min walk), St Andrew's Greek Orthodox Theological College, Sydney (6 min walk), Cathedral of the Annunciation of Our Lady, Sydney (6 min walk), Balfour Street Park, Sydney (6 min walk).

How to get to The Block by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Block:

Train

Redfern (5 min walk)
Central (14 min walk)

Bus

Broadway at Buckland Street • Lines: 431, 433 (11 min walk)
University of Technology Sydney, Broadway • Lines: 431, 433, 438 (11 min walk)

Light rail

Central Chalmers Street • Lines: L2, L3 (17 min walk)
Central • Lines: L1 (18 min walk)