Victoria Street, East Sydney

Victoria Street is a street in Sydney, Australia, which goes through the suburbs of Darlinghurst, Potts Point and the locality of Kings Cross. It is 1.6 kilometres in length.

At its southern end, Victoria Street starts at Oxford Street, Darlinghurst. It goes north through the locality of Kings Cross, where it forms a large intersection with Darlinghurst Road. Further north, it continues through Potts Point to terminate at Grantham Street, above Woolloomooloo Bay. The street is a mixture of residential and commercial buildings, with a number of old, Victorian homes that have been converted to backpackers' hostels. Between Earl Street and Grantham Street, Potts Point, the buildings on both sides of the street are heritage-listed.

This park is situated at the far northern end of the street and was constructed on the roof of the Defence Forces car-park in Cowper Wharf Roadway. It provides the locals with some breathing space, with harbour views.

Roughly opposite Embarkation Park, there is a terrace of homes designed in the Federation Filigree style, using woodwork instead of the more usual wrought iron. They are an unusual sight in Sydney, where terraced homes are almost invariably designed in Victorian styles.

This college is situated on the corner of Victoria Street and Challis Avenue. It was founded in 1858 by Irish Sisters of Charity and was known as the Victoria Street Roman Catholic School. Its cluster of brick buildings makes a distinctive landmark.

These three sets of stairs are located on the west side of the street and provide access to the Woolloomooloo area. They are all heritage-listed.

Situated at the intersection of Victoria Street and Darlinghurst Road, this station was designed by the Government Architect, Walter Liberty Vernon, in the Federation Free Style, utilising a familiar combination of brick and sandstone.

This church was completed in 1858, with nave and aisles designed by J.F.Hilly. Many later additions were designed by Edmund Blacket. The church is heritage-listed. The rectory was designed by J.F.Hilly and built circa 1858, and is also heritage-listed.

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