Central, New South Wales

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Sandstone railway bridge over Hay Street beside Belmore Park

Central is an urban place around Central railway station in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.^[1] It is located in the Sydney central business district and is part of the local government area of the City of Sydney. The locality is in the inner-city suburbs of Surry Hills and Haymarket and is close to Chinatown. Its postcode is 2000.

A bus interchange served by Transdev John Holland and Transit Systems services is located outside Central railway station in Eddy Avenue. Belmore Park, a famous gathering place in Sydney's history, is located opposite the railway station. Special events are often held in Belmore Park, such as Chinese New Year celebrations, which include animal lanterns.^{[citation needed]}

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"Central Pig"

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^ "Central Area Guide" (PDF). NSW Government. Retrieved 16 October 2025.

33°53′S 151°12.25′E / 33.883°S 151.20417°E / -33.883; 151.20417

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