Local guides
Straight answers to the questions neighbours keep asking, checked and updated as things change.
Five Dock Metro station: when it opens and where it is
Five Dock's Sydney Metro West station is due to open in 2032. The entrance will be on the northern edge of Fred Kelly Place, between Great North Road and East Street, with trains t...
Last checked 16 October 2026
Getting to the city while Abbotsford wharf is closed
Abbotsford wharf is closed from Thursday 22 October to Friday 18 December 2026 for upgrades. Transport for NSW suggests catching a bus along Great North Road instead, or you can ca...
Last checked 16 October 2026
Where to park in Five Dock
Most streets around the Five Dock town centre have timed parking of 1 to 4 hours, and the Waterview Street car park has 2 hours free. Residents in the permit areas can get a parkin...
Last checked 16 October 2026