Sydney Harbour Bridge Tourism Statistics

The Sydney Harbour Bridge, a steel arch bridge opened in 1932, connects Sydney’s central business district to the North Shore, offering iconic views and multifunctional access.

Over 10 million tourists visit the Sydney Harbour Bridge each year, and in 2024, the number of visitors reached approximately 10.5 million.

• Before the pandemic, visitor numbers peaked at 11.2 million in 2019, while in 2023, the destination recorded 9.8 million visitors, approximately 88% of pre-pandemic levels.
• Sydney Harbour Bridge recorded approximately 10.5 million total visitors in 2024, about 94% of the pre-pandemic peak.

How many tourists visited the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 2024?

Over 10.5 million tourists visited the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 2024.

• Domestic tourists made up the majority of Sydney Harbour Bridge visitors at 75% (7.88 million), while international visitors accounted for 25% (2.62 million) of total tourists in 2024.

How many tourists visited the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 2023?

Over 9.8 million tourists visited the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 2023.

• Domestic tourists accounted for approximately 78% (7.64 million), while international visitors comprised 22% (2.16 million) of total arrivals at the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 2023.

How many tourists visit the Sydney Harbour Bridge per day?

• Sydney Harbour Bridge welcomed an average of 28,767 visitors per day in 2024, approaching the pre-pandemic peak of 30,685 daily visitors recorded in 2019.

The United States accounts for the largest share of international visitors, making up 21% of international visitors in 2024.

• Other key source markets include New Zealand (18%), China (15%), the United Kingdom (12%), and India (8%) in 2024.

Sydney Harbour Bridge ranks among Australia’s top tourist destinations.

• 2nd most visited attraction by international tourists after the Sydney Opera House.
• 56% of all international visitors to Sydney visit the Harbour Bridge.
• 4.5 million people have completed BridgeClimb since 1998.
• National Heritage listed site since 2007.
• Features in Australia’s top 10 most photographed landmarks.
• The experience has hosted over 5,000 marriage proposals and 30 weddings.
• The oldest climber was over 100 years old, while the minimum age requirement is 8 years.

January and December were the peak tourist months for Sydney Harbour Bridge tourism in 2024.

• January is the busiest month with approximately 1,235,000 visitors, followed by December with 1,129,000 visitors.
• February and October attract around 927,000 visitors each, while March and November each draw 875,000 visitors of the annual arrivals.

• Tourism directly contributed AUD 45 million through BridgeClimb operations in 2024, with value added up 25% from 2022.
• The sector supports over 350 jobs directly at bridge attractions, representing significant local employment.
• Direct tourism employment at BridgeClimb reached 287 people in 2023-24, accounting for the largest bridge-specific employer.
• Sydney Harbour Bridge captures 42% of Sydney’s iconic landmark visits.
• In 2024, international visitor growth (21% increase) outpaced state and national averages.
• The AUD 5.7 billion in visitor spending in 2024 creates a multiplier effect, supporting hotels, restaurants, transport, retail, and tour operators.

• BridgeClimb Summit: 134 meters high experience with 360-degree views, 4.5 million total climbers since 1998.
• Pylon Lookout: 87 meters elevation with 200 historical photographs and artefacts across 3 exhibition floors.
• The Rocks Discovery Museum: 450,000 annual visitors learning bridge history through 4 permanent galleries.
• Dawes Point Park: 5 hectares of harbour-front parkland hosting 120,000 picnickers annually beneath the bridge.
• Walsh Bay Arts Precinct: 22,000 square meters of heritage wharves with 280,000 cultural visitors annually.
• Milsons Point: Luna Park with 1.2 million annual visitors and McMahons Point with 500,000 photographers capturing bridge views.