5 Best Temples in Sydney (2026)

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By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Sydney's Hindu temples between them have logged well over 16,000 Google reviews, and none on this page falls below a 4.7 rating, which says something about how central these places have become for the city's community, not just for worship but for festivals, food and quiet reflection. Choosing a temple in Sydney usually comes down to which deity, tradition or neighborhood fits your visit.

Short answer: Sydney Murugan Temple in Mays Hill is the most-reviewed temple in Sydney (4.8 stars across 5,577 Google reviews), narrowly ahead of Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh (4.7, 5,704 reviews) for sheer review volume. Regents Park Sai Temple holds the highest rating on this list at 4.9. Most temples run a weekend canteen with meals typically priced under $15.

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Sydney's Top Temples Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Sydney Murugan Temple	4.8 ★	5,577	Largest, most established Hindu temple	View ›
2	Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh Limited NSW Australia	4.7 ★	5,704	South Indian architecture, Helensburgh	View ›
3	Shri Shiva Mandir	4.7 ★	2,886	Shiva devotion, Minto	View ›
4	ISKCON Sydney	4.7 ★	1,679	Krishna consciousness, North Sydney	View ›
5	Regents Park Sai Temple	4.9 ★	965	Sai Baba devotion, Regents Park	View ›

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Sydney Murugan Temple

4.85,577 Google reviews

Sydney Murugan Temple is a Hindu temple in Mays Hill established in 1985 by the Saiva Mandram society, dedicated primarily to Lord Murugan alongside Lord Shiva, Goddess Ambal and several other deities across its three-chamber sanctum. The temple grounds include a rose garden and ample parking, and a canteen run by the temple's Devaswam serves South Indian food on weekend evenings.

What people praise

Calm, well-kept grounds even during busy periods
Long operating hours make weekday visits easy
Rose garden and landscaped grounds around the main sanctum
Weekend canteen with dosa, poori and vada at moderate prices

Worth knowing

Parking can fill up quickly during festivals
Restroom supplies may run low by the end of a busy day

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume5,577 · 92nd

Confidencevery high

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown84% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed and highest-rated of Sydney's larger temples, and the safe default first stop for anyone new to visiting Hindu temples in the city.

Website +61296871695 Directions

217 Great Western Hwy, Mays Hill NSW 2145

#2🕑 Open 7 days

Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh Limited NSW Australia

4.75,704 Google reviews

Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh is a Hindu temple built on a hilltop in Helensburgh, following South Indian temple architecture with four encircling corridors. It is dedicated to Lord Balaji (Sri Venkateswara) alongside Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Shiva, and its SVT Canteen serves masala dosa and other South Indian food on weekends. Photography is prohibited inside the temple.

What people praise

Reviewers describe it as one of the most peaceful Hindu temples in Australia
Distinctive South Indian architecture and detailed carvings
Free parking and clean restrooms noted by multiple reviewers
SVT Canteen singled out for its masala dosa

Worth knowing

Cleanliness can slip during high-traffic periods, per one reviewer
No door mats at the entrance noted on a rainy-day visit

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume5,704 · 97th

Confidencevery high

Recency2 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown80% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The temple with the deepest review base on this page, and worth the trip south of the city for the architecture alone.

Website +61242149080 Directions

1 Temple Rd, Helensburgh NSW 2508

#3🕑 Open 7 days

Shri Shiva Mandir

4.72,886 Google reviews

Shri Shiva Mandir is a Hindu temple in Minto built with a distinctive half-embedded architecture, centered on 12 Shivlings representing the Jyotirlingas alongside large statues of Shiva and Hanuman outside. It operates as a non-profit and runs a weekend canteen serving traditional Indian vegetarian food.

What people praise

Reviewers describe the Shivling display as a standout feature
Large, clean temple grounds with parking on site
Peaceful, spiritually calming atmosphere noted across multiple reviews
Wildlife sightings, including rainbow lorikeets and peacocks, mentioned by visitors

Worth knowing

Public transport access is limited, with a longer walk from the nearest bus stop
Canteen pricing runs higher than some other Sydney temples, per reviewers

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume2,886 · 86th

Confidencevery high

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown83% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong choice specifically for Shiva devotees, with unique architecture that sets it apart from Sydney's other Hindu temples.

Website +61298201094 Directions

201 Eagleview Rd, Minto NSW 2566

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

ISKCON Sydney

4.71,679 Google reviews

ISKCON Sydney, the Sri Sri Radha Gopinath Mandir, is a Hindu temple and meditation center in North Sydney affiliated with the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. It runs a full daily schedule including kirtan, Bhagavad Gita classes and a Sunday feast program, and it offers free prasadam (blessed food) to visitors after evening aratis. Photography is prohibited inside the sanctum.

What people praise

Sunday program praised for its kirtan, philosophy classes and community feel
Free prasadam served after evening aratis is highlighted repeatedly
Welcoming for both devoted practitioners and first-time visitors
Owner responds directly and specifically to visitor feedback

Worth knowing

One reviewer described a wait of 10 to 30 minutes for prasadam during a busy Sunday

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume1,679 · 81st

Confidencevery high

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown84% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick for anyone interested in Krishna consciousness or an active daily worship schedule rather than a quieter, drop-in visit.

Website +61299594558 Directions

180 Falcon St, North Sydney NSW 2060

#5🕑 Open 7 days

Regents Park Sai Temple

4.9965 Google reviews

Regents Park Sai Temple is a Hindu temple in Regents Park dedicated to Shirdi Sai Baba, with deities on the first floor and priests available for individual pooja offerings. Its evening Sai bhajans and Holi celebrations are frequently mentioned by visitors, and it runs a subsidised canteen staffed by volunteers.

What people praise

Highest rating on this list, at 4.9 stars
Evening Sai bhajans specifically praised for their atmosphere
Subsidised, volunteer-run canteen with tasty meals
Reviewers compare the deity's presence favorably to the original Shirdi temple in India

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume965 · 75th

Confidencevery high

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown90% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most consistently praised temple on this page by rating, though its review base is smaller than the largest Hindu temples above.

Website +611300524724 Directions

25 Rose Cres, Regents Park NSW 2143

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the temple’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many visitors have rated it, ranked against other Sydney temples. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from thousands of visitors carries more weight than a 4.9 from a few hundred. Recency reflects how recently visitors are still leaving reviews. No temple can pay to change these numbers.

How much does it cost to visit a temple in Sydney? (2026)

Entry to every temple on this page is free. The only cost most visitors mention is canteen food, where reviewers describe simple South Indian meals like dosa running from around $9.50 to $13 depending on the temple.

Job	Typical price
Temple entry	Free
Canteen dosa or light meal	$9.50 - $13

Prices as reported directly by Google reviewers of Sydney Murugan Temple and Shri Shiva Mandir, verified August 2026. Canteen pricing and hours vary by temple and are not guaranteed; check each temple’s site for current canteen days.

Temples across greater Sydney

These temples span greater Sydney, from Mays Hill and Regents Park in the west to Minto in the south-west, Helensburgh to the south, and North Sydney. Searching for a temple near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can find the closest option fast.

What to know before you visit a Sydney temple

What is the appropriate dress code for this temple?
Is photography allowed inside the main sanctum?
What days and hours does the canteen operate?
Is parking available on site, or should I use public transport?
Are there specific etiquette rules, like which hand to use when receiving prasad?
Is a reservation needed for larger festivals or special poojas?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these temples?

We started from every temple in Sydney with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another listing’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Is there an entry fee to visit these Sydney temples?

No. Every temple on this page is free to enter. Some ask for voluntary donations, and canteen food is paid separately.

Do I need to dress a certain way to visit?

Modest dress is generally expected, and reviewers at Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh note staff can provide a wrap if you arrive underdressed. Check each temple’s own guidance before you go.

The bottom line

Sydney Murugan Temple is the safe default first visit given its size, accessibility and consistent reviews, while Regents Park Sai Temple stands out on rating alone. Check canteen hours before you go if food is part of the plan, since most run weekends only.

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