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Moore Park NSW 2021

Moore Park is a largely non-residential inner‑east precinct known for major sports, entertainment and expansive parklands within the Centennial Parklands. It attracts event-goers, families and fitness enthusiasts with iconic stadiums, venues and year-round recreation.

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Why families consider Moore Park

Primarily a sports and entertainment hub with minimal permanent residents; the area is active on event days and popular for outdoor fitness, cycling and family activities, drawing a diverse crowd from surrounding suburbs.

Amenities & services

  • The Entertainment Quarter (EQ)
  • Supa Centa Moore Park (homemaker centre)
  • Moore Park Golf clubhouse and pro shop
  • St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst (nearby)
  • Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick (nearby)
  • Restaurants, cafes and bars at EQ and along Oxford Street (nearby)
  • Paddington Library – 247 Oxford St, Paddington
  • Surry Hills Library & Community Centre – 405 Crown St, Surry Hills
  • Green Square Library – 355 Botany Rd, Zetland (accessible by bus/light rail)

Transport & connectivity

  • Moore Park Light Rail stop (L2 Randwick & L3 Kingsford lines)
  • Frequent bus services along Anzac Parade and Oxford Street
  • Proximity to Central Station (via light rail/bus)
  • Major roads: Anzac Parade
  • Major roads: Moore Park Road
  • Major roads: South Dowling Street and Oxford Street
  • Cleveland Street and Lang Road access

Lifestyle & recreation

  • Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)
  • Allianz Stadium (Sydney Football Stadium)
  • Hordern Pavilion
  • The Entertainment Quarter (cinema, markets, venues)
  • Moore Park Golf Course & Driving Range
  • Centennial Parklands Equestrian Centre
  • ES Marks Athletics Field (nearby within parklands)
  • Moore Park
  • Centennial Park
  • Queens Park (adjacent within Centennial Parklands)
  • Kippax Lake precinct
  • Showground Lawn and grassy ovals

Education context

Very limited within Moore Park itself; ample long day care and preschool options in nearby Surry Hills, Paddington, Randwick and Kensington with good weekday availability.

  • UNSW Sydney – Kensington Campus (direct via L2/L3 light rail and buses on Anzac Parade)
  • University of Sydney – Camperdown/Darlington (bus or light rail to Central then walk/transfer)
  • UTS Sydney – Ultimo (light rail/bus to Central, short walk)