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5 Best Mosques in Sydney (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

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

Friday prayers at Lakemba spill past the mosque's own parking lot and onto the surrounding streets, while a few kilometres away office workers slip upstairs to a converted floor on Erskine Street just to catch Dhuhr. Sydney's mosques serve wildly different congregations, from a 500-person daily crowd to a lunchtime prayer room built for commuters, yet the ratings barely move, holding between 4.8 and 4.9 stars across the board. Together they've logged nearly 5,700 Google reviews, so the real choice comes down to which corner of the city you're standing in, not which mosque is better.

Short answer: Auburn Gallipoli Mosque holds the strongest public track record among Sydney's mosques: a 4.9 rating across 2,676 Google reviews, the highest review volume on this list. Lakemba Mosque (4.8, 1,180 reviews) and Sydney CBD Masjid (4.8, 751 reviews) follow closely. None charge for entry, and most welcome respectful visitors outside prayer times.
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Sydney's Mosques Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Auburn Gallipoli Mosque 4.9 2,676 Overall, Ottoman architecture and tours View ›
2 Lakemba Mosque 4.8 1,180 Largest congregation and facilities View ›
3 Sydney CBD Masjid 4.8 751 Weekday prayer in the city center View ›
4 King Faisal Mosque 4.8 652 Community services and Quran teaching View ›
5 Zetland Mosque 4.9 475 Convenient daily prayer View ›
5 Best Mosques in Sydney (2026)

Five mosques, closer up

Auburn Gallipoli Mosque logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Auburn Gallipoli Mosque

4.92,676 Google reviews

Auburn Gallipoli Mosque, built in Ottoman style in Sydney's Auburn suburb, describes a daily congregation of more than 500 worshippers, growing to around 2,000 for Friday Jummah prayers. Alongside regular prayer services, it runs a Diploma in Islamic Studies program and offers guided cultural heritage tours by appointment, serving as both an active place of worship and a recognized architectural landmark.

What people praise

  • Ottoman architecture repeatedly described as stunning and finely detailed
  • Strong sense of community during Friday prayers and cultural events
  • Well-organized Quran competitions and youth programs
  • Welcoming to visitors and non-Muslims exploring the culture
  • Tours available by prior booking through the mosque's website
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume2,676 · 97th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown93% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Its 2,676 reviews are the largest base of any mosque here, and the 4.9 average holds steady across that volume, a strong combination of scale and consistency.

15/19 Gelibolu Parade, Auburn NSW 2144

Lakemba Mosque logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

Lakemba Mosque

4.81,180 Google reviews

Lakemba Mosque is one of the largest mosques in Sydney, offering five daily prayers, Friday Jummah, and Tarawih prayers during Ramadan from a large, purpose-built site with dedicated parking. Beyond regular worship, the mosque provides Muslim funeral services and maintains separate, well-equipped prayer and ablution areas for women.

What people praise

  • Clean, spacious facilities with ample parking
  • Strong sense of unity and diversity during Friday and Ramadan gatherings
  • Approachable, knowledgeable Imams and volunteers
  • Dedicated, accessible facilities for women
  • Welcoming to visitors passing through as well as regular worshippers
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume1,180 · 92th
Confidencevery high
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: At 4.8 across 1,180 reviews, it ranks second here on real scale, one of the most-reviewed mosques in the city.

65-67 Wangee Rd, Lakemba NSW 2195

Sydney CBD Masjid logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk

Sydney CBD Masjid

4.8751 Google reviews

Sydney CBD Masjid provides a prayer space for Muslims working or passing through the city center, located on the upper floor of a commercial building on Erskine Street. It keeps hours matched to nearby office workers' schedules, with wudu facilities and a partitioned prayer section for women on the same floor.

What people praise

  • Consistently described as clean and well-maintained
  • Convenient central location for weekday prayers
  • Separate, accessible wudu and prayer facilities for women
  • Accepts card and cash donations
  • Valued by commuters needing a quiet space to pray downtown
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume751 · 87th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · hours
Rating breakdown86% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It shares the 4.8 rating with Lakemba Mosque on a smaller base of 751 reviews, reflecting its role as a weekday, city-center prayer space rather than a full community mosque.

56/56-60 Erskine St, Sydney NSW 2000

King Faisal Mosque logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

King Faisal Mosque

4.8652 Google reviews

King Faisal Mosque in Surry Hills serves the local Muslim community with five daily prayers, Quran teaching, funeral services, and monthly community meetings. The mosque also provides guidance for those planning Umrah and Hajj pilgrimages, positioning it as a resource beyond just a prayer space.

What people praise

  • Courtyard and women's prayer room praised as clean and well maintained
  • Long-serving staff recognized by name for their dedication
  • Convenient inner-city location
  • Welcoming atmosphere for regular attendees
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume652 · 82th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown90% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Its 652 reviews put it just behind Sydney CBD Masjid in volume, with the same 4.8 average, another consistently well-regarded inner-city option.

175-177 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills NSW 2010

Zetland Mosque logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days

Zetland Mosque

4.9475 Google reviews

Zetland Mosque serves its local community from Bourke Street, holding regular daily prayers as well as Eid prayers for the wider neighborhood. It keeps extended hours into the evening, running from early morning through to just after 9pm most days.

What people praise

  • Clean facilities with a good wudu area and large shoe storage
  • Convenient for working professionals catching a congregational prayer
  • Welcoming atmosphere noted by regular visitors
  • Well-regarded for hosting Eid prayers
Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume475 · 76th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Its 4.9 rating is the highest on this list, resting on 475 reviews, a smaller base than the mosques above it, so we rank it fifth on proven volume even though the average is the best of the five.

932 Bourke St, Zetland NSW 2017

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How we ranked these

Ranking here comes from two public Google signals: the average rating and how many people left one, weighted together so a strong rating backed by thousands of reviews outranks a similar rating built on a few hundred. We also factor in recency, whether people are still reviewing a place today, as a sign it stays active. No mosque can pay to move up this list.

What visiting costs

Entry and prayer are free at every mosque on this list. A few, like Auburn Gallipoli Mosque, offer guided cultural tours best booked ahead through the mosque’s own website. Donations toward upkeep and community programs are welcomed but never required.

Mosques across Sydney

These five mosques span Sydney’s west and inner city: Auburn and Lakemba serve the western suburbs, King Faisal Mosque and Sydney CBD Masjid sit in and around the city center, and Zetland Mosque covers the inner south. Wherever you’re searching from, a mosque near me in Sydney is rarely more than a short drive away.

What to know before you visit

  • Are there set visiting hours outside of daily prayers?
  • Is there a dress code, and are headscarves provided for women?
  • Can non-Muslims attend prayer or join a guided tour?
  • Where should I park, and is street parking metered?
  • Is photography allowed inside the prayer hall?
  • Are Friday Jummah prayers open to visitors, or is space limited to regulars?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Ranking comes from public Google data, rating weighted by review volume. A mosque can never pay to move up this list or change another mosque’s score.

How did you choose these mosques?

We compared every mosque in Sydney with a substantial public review history, then ranked them by rating weighted against review volume.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google data verified in July 2026, and we revisit it as ratings and review counts shift.

Can I visit without being Muslim?

Generally yes, respectfully and outside prayer times. Several mosques here, including Auburn Gallipoli Mosque, offer tours specifically for visitors of any background.

Is there a cost to visit?

No. Entry and prayer are free at every mosque here; any donations are voluntary.

The bottom line

Auburn Gallipoli Mosque is the safest starting point if you want architecture and history alongside worship, since its tour program makes that easy to arrange. If you just need somewhere to pray during the working week, Sydney CBD Masjid’s central location and weekday hours are hard to beat. Whichever you choose, check the mosque’s own hours before Ramadan, since schedules shift.

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