Petersham Town Hall

Petersham Town Hall is an Art Deco building on Crystal Street that features a large main hall with a stage and classical architectural details. The interior was designed to accommodate various types of events and public gatherings.

The building was constructed between 1937 and 1938, replacing an older town hall that had stood since the 1880s. After opening, it initially served as the seat of Petersham's local administration before the council merged in 1948.

The building gained recognition as a filming location for dancing sequences in the 1992 film Strictly Ballroom, directed by Baz Luhrmann. Visitors can still see the elegant spaces that appeared in this well-known Australian film.

The building can be arranged in different configurations to suit standing events, theater-style seating, or banquet formats depending on the occasion. Visitors planning to use the space should arrange visits in advance since availability and setup options depend on the type of event.

The building operated under two different municipal authorities, changing hands in 1948 when local government boundaries shifted in the area. This administrative history shaped its role in the neighborhood for several decades.

Location: Petersham

Inception: 1938

GPS coordinates: -33.89490,151.15740

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:46