Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

Sydney Opera House is a theatres and venue in Sydney, New South Wales, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 93,318 visitor reviews. It ranks #1 of 21 landmarks in Sydney.
Sydney Opera House at a glance
- Category
- Theatres And Venues
- State
- New South Wales
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5
- Reviews
- 93,318
- Sydney rank
- #1 of 21
- National rank
- #1 of 489
About Sydney Opera House
Located in Sydney, New South Wales, Sydney Opera House is catalogued as a theatres and venue — one of 5 theatres and venues tracked across Australia. Among Sydney's landmarks it currently ranks #1 by visitor review volume, placing it among the city's most visited attractions.
Visitors rate Sydney Opera House 4.8 out of 5 across 93,318 reviews — an exceptional rating that puts it in the top tier of Australian landmarks. Within the theatres and venues category nationally it ranks #1 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, Sydney Opera House ranks #1 of 489 Australian landmarks by review volume — the top 1%, placing it firmly among Australia's landmark elite. Within New South Wales it sits at #1 of 111, and within the theatres and venues category it holds #1 of 5 Australia-wide. Its 4.8 rating runs above the theatres and venues average of 4.68, right in line with what visitors expect of this type of attraction.
Sydney Opera House is located at Bennelong Point, 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 Theatres And Venues category page compares Sydney Opera House with similar attractions across Australia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Sydney Opera House worth visiting?
- Sydney Opera House is a theatres and venue in Sydney, New South Wales, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 93,318 visitor reviews. It ranks #1 of 21 landmarks in Sydney.
- Where is Sydney Opera House?
- Sydney Opera House is located at Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.
- What type of landmark is Sydney Opera House?
- Sydney Opera House is categorised as theatres and venue. You can explore more theatres and venues across Australia on Landmarks Australia.
- How highly is Sydney Opera House rated?
- Sydney Opera House holds a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 93,318 visitor reviews — placing it among the highest-rated landmarks in Australia.
- How popular is Sydney Opera House?
- By visitor review volume, Sydney Opera House ranks #1 of 489 landmarks in Australia (top 1%), #1 of 111 in New South Wales, and #1 of 21 in Sydney.
- How does Sydney Opera House compare to other theatres and venues?
- Among 5 theatres and venues catalogued across Australia, Sydney Opera House ranks #1 by review volume, and its 4.8 rating beats the category average of 4.68.
- What landmarks are near Sydney Opera House?
- The closest landmarks to Sydney Opera House are Australia's First Road (602 m away), Sydney Cove (643 m away), Sydney Harbour Bridge (649 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.


