Customs House
31 Alfred St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Customs House is a historic site in Sydney, New South Wales, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2,056 visitor reviews. It ranks #14 of 21 landmarks in Sydney.
Customs House at a glance
- Category
- Historic Sites
- State
- New South Wales
- Rating
- 4.5 / 5
- Reviews
- 2,056
- Sydney rank
- #14 of 21
- National rank
- #135 of 489
About Customs House
Located in Sydney, New South Wales, Customs House is catalogued as a historic site — one of 67 historic sites tracked across Australia. Among Sydney's landmarks it currently ranks #14 by visitor review volume, making it one of the city's quieter entries — often a sign of fewer crowds rather than lesser quality.
Visitors rate Customs House 4.5 out of 5 across 2,056 reviews — a strong rating that most Australian attractions would envy. Within the historic sites category nationally it ranks #4 by review volume. Ratings on this site come from Google Maps visitor data and are refreshed periodically, so the figure above reflects recent visitor experience rather than a one-off snapshot.
On the national stage, Customs House ranks #135 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 28%, a solid mid-table position nationally. Within New South Wales it sits at #37 of 111, and within the historic sites category it holds #4 of 67 Australia-wide. Its 4.5 rating runs just below the historic sites average of 4.61, right in line with what visitors expect of this type of attraction.
Customs House is located at 31 Alfred St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia. The official website, linked above, is the best source for current opening hours and any entry requirements. Use the directions link for navigation, and the nearby and similar landmark lists below to fill out the rest of your time in Sydney. For the wider context, the Sydney city page ranks all 21 local landmarks side by side, and the Historic Sites category page compares Customs House with similar attractions across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Customs House worth visiting?
- Customs House is a historic site in Sydney, New South Wales, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2,056 visitor reviews. It ranks #14 of 21 landmarks in Sydney.
- Where is Customs House?
- Customs House is located at 31 Alfred St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.
- What type of landmark is Customs House?
- Customs House is categorised as historic site. You can explore more historic sites across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
- How highly is Customs House rated?
- Customs House holds a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 2,056 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
- How popular is Customs House?
- By visitor review volume, Customs House ranks #135 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 28%), #37 of 111 in New South Wales, and #14 of 21 in Sydney.
- How does Customs House compare to other historic sites?
- Among 67 historic sites catalogued across Australia, Customs House ranks #4 by review volume, and its 4.5 rating sits just under the category average of 4.61.
- What landmarks are near Customs House?
- The closest landmarks to Customs House are Macquarie Place Park (160 m away), Sydney Cove (163 m away), Sydney Cove Map (170 m away). All six nearest landmarks are listed in the distance table below.
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Rankings based on visitor ratings and review counts. Last updated October 2026.