WELCOME TO THE NEW SYDNEY FISH MARKET
Our new home
Experience Australia’s Home of Seafood like never before on the waterfront at Blackwattle Bay. The new Sydney Fish Market is now open and operating as a vibrant, world-class food precinct that celebrates Australia’s seafood industry, multicultural cuisine, and specialty retail.
This spectacular development has reimagined the traditional market format for the 21st century, combining authentic seafood trade with expanded dining, retail and stunning public domains overlooking the harbour.
The transformation of Sydney Fish Market was delivered through a close collaboration between Infrastructure NSW, on behalf of the NSW Government, and a team of leading industry partners including 3XN/GXN Architects and BVN on design, ASPECT Studios on landscape and public realm, and construction partner Multiplex.
World-Class Design & Architecture
The Market’s striking form is anchored by its floating, wave-inspired roof, a bold architectural statement that has made the building a standout on the Sydney skyline.
The 200m long roof isn’t just beautiful – it’s functional, with more than 400 solar-panel lined cassettes which generate up to 5% of the daily energy consumption of the building.
The roof surface allows reflected sunlight to naturally illuminate the upper levels while offering shading from direct rays. It also collects rainwater, with the recycled water being used for irrigation and amenities.
An Authentic Working Fish Market
The new Sydney Fish Market is deliberately designed as an authentic working fish market, not just a retail or food-hall experience.
Purpose-built for the seafood trade, the new market features dedicated wharves where commercial fishing vessels can berth and unload their catch directly into the market.
Inside, upgraded wholesale and auction facilities continue the daily trade that has defined Sydney Fish Market for decades, connecting Australia’s fishers with seafood buyers and businesses across Sydney and beyond.
Behind the scenes, enhanced infrastructure such as large-scale ice-making and high-capacity crate-washing systems support the heavy demands of Australia’s busiest seafood marketplace, ensuring operations remain efficient.
Visitors to the fish market can experience this vibrant working environment up close. The market’s open design allows the public to see wholesale operations in action, with viewing areas overlooking the auction room and working wharf.
Specialty Retail, Restaurants and Cafés
The new Sydney Fish Market is home to more than 40 retailers – including fresh seafood outlets, specialty stores, cafés and restaurants featuring celebrated chefs and a variety of cuisines. From casual fish and chips to fine dining, the Market caters to all tastes and budgets.
Purpose-built to welcome more than six million visitors each year, the new Sydney Fish Market will double current visitation and deliver an exceptional experience for locals and visitors alike.
Expanded Public Spaces & Heritage Art
The Market is framed by more than 6,000 square metres of public open space and forms part of an extended harbour promenade that connects seamlessly with nearby parks, walking trails and cycling paths.
Thoughtfully landscaped outdoor areas provide places to sit, relax and play, encouraging visitors to connect with the water and enjoy the harbour setting.
Five permanent art installations are woven throughout the public domain, celebrating the area’s rich maritime and cultural history. For thousands of years, the Gadigal and Wangal people fished, swam and gathered along these shores. The works include three bronze sculptures honouring Gadigal traditions and ancestral fishing practices.
The Nawi
A traditional bark canoe created by Bidjigal elder Uncle Steven Russell.
Birrang Narrami (Star Net)
A woven fishing net by artist Nadeena Dixon.
The Call of Ngura (Country)
Eel-like forms by Leanne Tobin representing the Dreamtime journey of Gurangady.
Two additional installations are located along the Market’s eastern promenade. Land of the Giant Pippies by Alison Page is an interactive water play area inspired by Sydney’s coastal landscapes, featuring large concrete Pipi (shellfish) mounds designed for exploration and play. Coal Loader Palm Grove by Mike Hewson reinterprets the historic 1926 Blackwattle Bay coal loader, blending industrial heritage with native palm trees.
Plan Your Visit
Whether you’re a local seafood lover or visiting from overseas, we invite you to go deeper at the new Sydney Fish Market.
Our expanded Sydney Seafood School brings the joy of cooking to life through hands-on classes, while guided tours take guests behind the scenes to see how seafood moves from the boat to the plate.