City & Inner South
Millers Point
A heritage harbour-front suburb wedged between The Rocks and Barangaroo — sandstone terraces, the Garrison Church, and one of the oldest continuously inhabited European-settler precincts in Sydney. Mostly heritage-listed terrace housing with a small contemporary apartment cluster. Suits buyers wanting unique harbourside heritage character with walk-to-CBD convenience.
- To CBD
- ~5 min
- Schools profiled
- 4
- Pros / Cons
- 4 / 4
Connectivity
Getting around
- Railway
- Sydney Trains
Wynyard station (T1/T2/T3/T8/T9) — 8 min walk; Town Hall 12 min walk.
Sydney Metro M1Barangaroo M1 station ~5 min walk; Martin Place via Metro 3 min.
FerryWalsh Bay and King Street Wharf — frequent ferries to Manly, Watsons Bay and the Inner West.
- Buses
Routes 311, 389 along Argyle Street; CBD bus network 8 min walk at Wynyard.
- By car
- Motorway access
Western Distributor and Sydney Harbour Tunnel access via the CBD.
Drive timesSydney CBD ~5 min, North Sydney 8 min, Sydney Airport ~22 min.
Local life
What's in Millers Point
The shops, parks, pubs and landmarks that locals actually use.
parkWynyard Park
A popular park in Millers Point (4.1★ · 808 reviews). 1001 York Street, Sydney
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parkBarangaroo Reserve
A popular park in Millers Point (4.7★ · 4708 reviews). Hickson Road, Barangaroo
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cafeMuseum of Contemporary Art Australia
A popular cafe in Millers Point (4.3★ · 9374 reviews). 140 George Street, The Rocks
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cafeCafe Sydney Restaurant
A popular cafe in Millers Point (4.5★ · 4004 reviews). Level 5 Customs House, 31 Alfred Street, Sydney
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cafeLa Renaissance Patisserie and Cafe
A popular cafe in Millers Point (4.4★ · 1177 reviews). 47 Argyle Street, The Rocks
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restaurantPancakes On The Rocks
A popular restaurant in Millers Point (4.1★ · 8914 reviews). 22 Playfair Street, The Rocks
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restaurantSteersons Steakhouse
A popular restaurant in Millers Point (4.3★ · 962 reviews). 17 Lime Street, Sydney
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restaurantGeorges Mediterranean
A popular restaurant in Millers Point (3.9★ · 1234 reviews). King Street Wharf, 3 The Promenade, Sydney
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venueRockpool Bar & Grill Sydney
A popular venue in Millers Point (4.4★ · 3274 reviews). 66 Hunter Street, Sydney
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venueThe Hero of Waterloo Hotel
A popular venue in Millers Point (4.4★ · 1569 reviews). 81 Lower Fort Street, Millers Point
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landmarkHarbour View Hotel, The Rocks
A popular landmark in Millers Point (4.3★ · 1983 reviews). 18 Lower Fort Street, The Rocks
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landmarkMuseum of Sydney
A popular landmark in Millers Point (4.2★ · 3063 reviews). Cnr Bridge Street &, Phillip Street, Sydney
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landmarkBridgeClimb Sydney
A popular landmark in Millers Point (4.7★ · 6344 reviews). 3 Cumberland Street, The Rocks
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landmarkSaint Patrick's Church
A popular landmark in Millers Point (4.8★ · 654 reviews). 20 Grosvenor Street, The Rocks
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landmarkCity Walking Tours Francaise & English
A popular landmark in Millers Point (4.8★ · 13 reviews). Museum of Modern Art, Circular Quay, Sydney
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Education
Schools & tertiary
Primary: Ultimo Public depending on street. Secondary: Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay senior campus.
Primary
- Ultimo Public SchoolPublic
Catchment primary across Darling Harbour.
- St Andrew's Cathedral SchoolPrivate
Anglican co-ed K-12 in the CBD.
- International Grammar SchoolPrivate
Bilingual IB-focused school in adjoining Ultimo.
Secondary
- St Andrew's Cathedral SchoolPrivate
Anglican co-ed K-12 in the CBD.
- International Grammar SchoolPrivate
Bilingual IB-focused school in adjoining Ultimo.
- Fort Street High SchoolSelective
Fully selective in Petersham.
Real estate
Medians (2026)
Numbers coming soon. We're populating medians from Domain and CoreLogic — this section will fill in as the data lands.
The honest read
Pros & cons
What works
- Among the most historic precincts in Sydney — sandstone terraces and pub heritage
- Walk to Barangaroo, The Rocks, Circular Quay and the CBD
- Ferries from King Street Wharf and Walsh Bay
- No through-traffic on most streets
Watch outs
- Heritage listing limits renovation freedom
- Limited car parking — many terraces have no off-street space
- Few family-sized homes
- Tourist foot traffic on weekends near The Rocks border
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