Haymarket, Administrative division in Sydney, Australia
Haymarket spreads across the southern portion of Sydney's central business district, containing shopping centers, restaurants, and residential buildings mixed throughout. The area sits near Central Railway Station and connects to other parts of the city through regular public transport.
The area served as Sydney's main produce market from the early 1900s until operations moved to Flemington in the 1980s. This market role shaped the neighborhood's transformation from a trading hub into a mixed urban center over the decades.
The district is home to Sydney's Chinatown, where Chinese paifang gates and stone lions line Dixon Street and shape the local streetscape. This presence defines the neighborhood's character and commercial life today.
Central Railway Station borders the southern edge and connects the area to the rest of the city by regular trains and the Inner West Light Rail. Visitors can easily walk between shops, restaurants, and attractions throughout the neighborhood.
The outer walls of the 1909 vegetable market still stand within the modern Market City complex, showing Edwardian architecture from that era. These preserved structures offer a rare glimpse into Sydney's industrial past amid contemporary development.
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