See how Waterfront, Sydney changed between 1955 and 2025. Drag the slider to compare the historic photograph with the modern view.
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In 1955, Sydney's waterfront was a bustling hub of maritime activity, with the Finger Wharf in Woolloomooloo serving as a major export point for wool. This two-storey structure, completed in 1913, was integral to Sydney's wool trade, handling shipments to Europe, America, and the Pacific. During both World Wars, it also functioned as an embarkation point for troops. By the 1970s, the advent of container ports and larger cruise terminals led to a decline in its use. (en.wikipedia.org)
In 2025, the Barangaroo South Masterplan was completed, marking a 15-year transformation of Sydney's western waterfront. Once a disused container port, the 22-hectare site was redeveloped into a mixed-use, carbon-neutral precinct, integrating commercial, residential, and public spaces along the harbour. This development reconnected the city's north-western harbour edge to its urban core, revitalising the waterfront and enhancing its role in Sydney's economic and cultural landscape. (archdaily.com)
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