Sydney central business district

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Sydney CBD Sydney, New South Wales
Sydney city centre
Sydney CBD
Coordinates	33°52′8″S 151°12′30″E / 33.86889°S 151.20833°E / -33.86889; 151.20833
Population	16,667 (SAL 2021)[1]
Postcode(s)	2000
Elevation	58 m (190 ft)
Area	2.8 km2 (1.1 sq mi)
LGA(s)	City of Sydney
State electorate(s)	Sydney
Federal division(s)	Sydney
Suburbs around Sydney CBD: Barangaroo Millers Point The Rocks Port Jackson Pyrmont Sydney CBD Woolloomooloo Darlinghurst Ultimo Haymarket Ultimo Surry Hills

The Sydney central business district (CBD) is the historical and main commercial centre of Sydney. The CBD is Sydney's city centre, or Sydney City, and the two terms are used interchangeably. Colloquially, the CBD or city centre is often referred to simply as "Town" or "the City". The Sydney city centre extends southwards for about 3 km (2 mi) from Sydney Cove, the point of first European settlement in which the Sydney region was initially established.

Geographically, its north–south axis runs from Circular Quay in the north to Central railway station in the south. Its east–west axis runs from a chain of parkland that includes Hyde Park, The Domain, Royal Botanic Garden and Farm Cove on Sydney Harbour in the east; to Darling Harbour and the Western Distributor in the west.

The Sydney City is Australia's main financial and economic centre, as well as a leading hub of economic activity for the Asia Pacific region.^[2] In 2012, the number of workers operating in the city was 226,972.^[3] Based on industry mix and relative occupational wage levels it is estimated that economic activity (GDP) generated in the city in 2015/16 was approximately $118 billion.^[4] Culturally, the city centre is Sydney's focal point for nightlife and entertainment. It is also home to some of the city's most significant buildings and structures.