Sydney: landline numbers and carriers
Sydney is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 02 (NSW & ACT). The register lists 784 number blocks for it with about 13.3m allocated numbers, held by 32 carriers and spread over the 0280…, 0282…, 0283…, 0291…, 0290…, 0299…, 0272…, 0294…, 0289…, 0285…, 0295…, 0287…, 0284…, 0279…, 0297…, 0293…, 0288…, 0298…, 0281…, 0296…, 0286… and 0292… dialling prefixes. That makes Sydney the 1st largest of 576 numbering areas under 02 by block count, with 31.42% of the area code's allocated numbers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Sydney area — though the line may since have been ported, and caller ID can be spoofed.
Source: ACMA register, data as of 16/10/2026
Where Sydney is
- State or territory
- New South Wales
- Council area
- Sydney
- Local time
- — AEST, UTC+10; AEDT, UTC+11 in summer
- Number format
- 02 80xx xxxx; from overseas +61 2 80xx xxxx
- Nearest numbering areas
- Bankstown (17 km), Parramatta (20 km), Terrey Hills (20 km), Sutherland (23 km), Dural (25 km)
Locality, council and state: ABS ASGS Edition 3 (CC BY 4.0). Distances are straight-line between localities.
How Sydney was numbered
The oldest block in Sydney was allocated on 30 June 1991 and is held today by TELSTRA LIMITED; the newest on 1 October 2026 to TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD. Most of the area's blocks — 224 of 784 — date from 1995–1999, but allocations here span 35 years. 109 of the blocks are the standard 1,000-number size, and 548 are 10,000 numbers or larger. 221 allocated blocks have changed hands since they were first issued: the register still names AAPT LIMITED, CMSG PTY LTD, EISA LIMITED, ENGIN PTY LIMITED, FLOW COMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED, GOTALK LIMITED, HUTCHISON TELECOMMUNICATIONS (AUSTRALIA) LIMITED and IHUG PTY LTD as original allocatees of blocks now held by other carriers.
| Period | Blocks allocated |
|---|---|
| 1990–1994 | 118 |
| 1995–1999 | 224 |
| 2000–2004 | 79 |
| 2005–2009 | 124 |
| 2010–2014 | 79 |
| 2015–2019 | 76 |
| 2020–2024 | 61 |
| 2025–2029 | 23 |
The carriers in Sydney
TELSTRA LIMITED holds the largest share here with 50.8% of allocated numbers across 321 blocks; OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED is second with 18%, and 30 other carriers hold the rest. TELSTRA LIMITED has the longest tenure, with a block dated 30/06/1991; TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD received the newest, on 01/10/2026. TELSTRA LIMITED (1), OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED (52) and SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD (47) hold blocks originally allocated to another carrier.
| Carrier | Blocks | Numbers | Share | First block | Latest block |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 321 | 6.8m | 50.8% | 30/06/1991 | 09/01/2024 |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 138 | 2.4m | 18% | 02/07/1992 | 06/07/2026 |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 70 | 889,000 | 6.7% | 02/02/1999 | 21/09/2026 |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 65 | 703,000 | 5.3% | 30/06/1991 | 02/02/2022 |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 28 | 675,000 | 5.1% | 05/12/1996 | 04/03/2026 |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 17 | 476,000 | 3.6% | 29/04/1999 | 17/06/2021 |
| PIPE INTERNATIONAL (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD | 29 | 387,000 | 2.9% | 10/02/1999 | 28/04/2010 |
| VERIZON AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 20 | 239,000 | 1.8% | 26/03/1998 | 14/11/2008 |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 21 | 192,000 | 1.4% | 14/02/2018 | 10/07/2026 |
| TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 2 | 180,000 | 1.4% | 27/07/2026 | 01/10/2026 |
| TPG TELECOM LIMITED | 22 | 179,000 | 1.3% | 30/06/1991 | 25/08/2005 |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 6 | 70,000 | 0.5% | 24/03/2000 | 21/02/2017 |
| AGILE PTY LTD | 7 | 65,000 | 0.5% | 31/05/2005 | 07/08/2019 |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 4 | 40,000 | 0.3% | 30/05/2007 | 10/04/2008 |
| INTECK IT PTY LTD | 12 | 24,000 | 0.2% | 03/11/2022 | 03/11/2022 |
| VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 3 | 21,000 | 0.2% | 18/03/2015 | 02/06/2026 |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 4 | 4,000 | 0% | 24/10/2025 | 24/10/2025 |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0% | 16/09/2025 | 16/09/2025 |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 1,000 | 0% | 13/07/2023 | 13/07/2023 |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0% | 31/01/2022 | 31/01/2022 |
| COOLWAVE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0% | 17/09/2025 | 17/09/2025 |
| GENNEXT ENTERPRISES PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0% | 03/10/2019 | 03/10/2019 |
| HARBOURTEL PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0% | 22/06/2017 | 22/06/2017 |
| INTELLILINK PTY. LTD. | 1 | 1,000 | 0% | 24/09/2015 | 24/09/2015 |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0% | 23/11/2023 | 23/11/2023 |
| MRMS SOLUTIONS GROUP PTY. LTD. | 1 | 1,000 | 0% | 22/10/2020 | 22/10/2020 |
| ONLINE TECHNOLOGY AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. | 1 | 1,000 | 0% | 21/05/2017 | 21/05/2017 |
| PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 0% | 16/04/2025 | 16/04/2025 |
| TELLO SERVICES PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 0% | 21/11/2018 | 21/11/2018 |
| TELPACIFIC PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 0% | 09/11/2009 | 09/11/2009 |
| THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 1 | 1,000 | 0% | 21/10/2019 | 21/10/2019 |
| WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 0% | 10/05/2018 | 10/05/2018 |
What people check and report about Sydney numbers
From searches typed into this site's lookup form since 3 September 2026, and the verdicts and moderated reports visitors left. A check usually follows a missed call.
That makes Sydney numbers the most-checked of the 209 numbering areas people have looked up here.
By day of the week
Busiest: Thursday (22% of checks)
By hour (AEST)
Busiest: 3pm–4pm
Verdicts and reports on Sydney numbers: 42 verdicts, 15 reports
Scam 62% (26) · Nuisance 38% (16) · Safe 0% (0)
Report types: Scam attempt (9), One ring, no answer (3), Advertising / telemarketing (2).
Latest comments
Most-reported and most-checked Sydney numbers
| Number | Verdicts | Reports | People checking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 7248 7806 | 1 scam | 1 | 4 |
| 02 7229 6744 | 1 nuisance | 1 | 3 |
| 02 7249 6891 | 1 nuisance | 1 | 2 |
| 02 8531 4558 | 1 scam | 1 | 2 |
| 02 9129 8078 | 1 scam | 1 | 2 |
| 02 7249 3807 | 1 scam | 1 | 1 |
| 02 7255 1609 | 1 scam | 1 | 1 |
| 02 7265 0910 | 1 scam | 1 | 1 |
Number blocks registered for Sydney
Every registered block for this area is allocated to a carrier. The 120 lowest of 784 blocks, ascending:
| Block start | Numbers | Original allocatee | Current holder | Allocated | Transferred |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0272000000… | 5,000 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 14/10/2015 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0272005000… | 5,000 | = | PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 17/11/2015 | — |
| 0272010000… | 1,000 | = | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD | 20/12/2015 | — |
| 0272011000… | 1,000 | = | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 14/07/2016 | — |
| 0272012000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 14/02/2018 | — |
| 0272013000… | 1,000 | = | LMGPS LTD | 23/11/2023 | — |
| 0272014000… | 1,000 | = | THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST | 21/10/2019 | — |
| 0272015000… | 1,000 | TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 24/09/2020 | 15/10/2020 |
| 0272016000… | 1,000 | = | WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD | 10/05/2018 | — |
| 0272017000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 11/06/2021 | — |
| 0272018000… | 1,000 | VOXBONE | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 16/11/2018 | 10/01/2019 |
| 0272019000… | 9,000 | VOXBONE | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 16/11/2018 | 15/01/2019 |
| 0272028000… | 10,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 18/01/2019 | — |
| 0272038000… | 20,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 22/02/2019 | — |
| 0272058000… | 20,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 30/05/2019 | — |
| 0272078000… | 1,000 | = | GENNEXT ENTERPRISES PTY LTD | 03/10/2019 | — |
| 0272079000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 11/06/2021 | — |
| 0272080000… | 20,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 14/11/2019 | — |
| 0272100000… | 155,000 | = | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 17/09/2019 | — |
| 0272255000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 11/06/2021 | — |
| 0272256000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 26/10/2021 | — |
| 0272257000… | 1,000 | = | CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 31/01/2022 | — |
| 0272258000… | 1,000 | = | C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 13/07/2023 | — |
| 0272259000… | 1,000 | = | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 16/04/2025 | — |
| 0272260000… | 40,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/11/2019 | — |
| 0272300000… | 30,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 28/01/2022 | — |
| 0272330000… | 5,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 03/11/2022 | — |
| 0272335000… | 1,000 | = | ADARGA PTY LTD | 16/09/2025 | — |
| 0272336000… | 1,000 | = | NETERA PTY LTD | 24/10/2025 | — |
| 0272337000… | 1,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/08/2026 | — |
| 0272340000… | 20,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 16/02/2024 | — |
| 0272360000… | 10,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 30/07/2024 | — |
| 0272370000… | 10,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 13/03/2024 | — |
| 0272380000… | 40,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 03/05/2024 | — |
| 0272420000… | 30,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 05/11/2024 | — |
| 0272450000… | 40,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 14/02/2025 | — |
| 0272490000… | 8,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 21/05/2025 | — |
| 0272500000… | 100,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 05/06/2020 | — |
| 0272600000… | 20,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 14/11/2022 | — |
| 0272620000… | 20,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 01/06/2023 | — |
| 0272640000… | 50,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 29/01/2026 | — |
| 0272690000… | 10,000 | = | TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 27/07/2026 | — |
| 0272700000… | 19,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 19/08/2026 | — |
| 0272719000… | 50,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 21/09/2026 | — |
| 0272769000… | 170,000 | = | TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 01/10/2026 | — |
| 0279000000… | 1,000 | = | ONLINE TECHNOLOGY AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. | 21/05/2017 | — |
| 0279001000… | 1,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 11/06/2021 | — |
| 0279002000… | 20,000 | = | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 20/11/2012 | — |
| 0279025000… | 5,000 | = | AGILE PTY LTD | 26/10/2018 | — |
| 0279030000… | 10,000 | = | AGILE PTY LTD | 24/12/2012 | — |
| 0279040000… | 10,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 14/03/2019 | — |
| 0279050000… | 30,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 02/08/2019 | — |
| 0279080000… | 10,000 | VOXBONE | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 08/01/2020 | 29/01/2020 |
| 0279090000… | 10,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 12/10/2016 | — |
| 0279100000… | 20,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 29/04/2019 | — |
| 0279120000… | 5,000 | VOXBONE | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 02/09/2022 | 09/09/2022 |
| 0279200000… | 20,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 03/12/2020 | — |
| 0279220000… | 10,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 04/11/2016 | — |
| 0279230000… | 20,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 15/08/2017 | — |
| 0279250000… | 30,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 04/10/2023 | — |
| 0279280000… | 20,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 09/01/2024 | — |
| 0279550000… | 30,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 27/08/2018 | — |
| 0279580000… | 10,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 31/03/2020 | — |
| 0279590000… | 20,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 06/07/2026 | — |
| 0279660000… | 10,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 25/10/2018 | — |
| 0279670000… | 1,000 | = | NETERA PTY LTD | 24/10/2025 | — |
| 0279888000… | 1,000 | = | HARBOURTEL PTY LTD | 22/06/2017 | — |
| 0279889000… | 10,000 | VOXBONE | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 08/12/2025 | 12/02/2026 |
| 0280000000… | 1,000 | TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 24/08/2020 | 15/10/2020 |
| 0280001000… | 1,000 | TWILIO AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 23/10/2020 | 27/10/2020 |
| 0280002000… | 8,000 | = | NETSIP PTY LTD | 11/06/2021 | — |
| 0280010000… | 10,000 | POWERTEL LIMITED | PIPE INTERNATIONAL (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD | 11/10/2005 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0280020000… | 1,000 | = | VERIZON AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 20/12/2005 | — |
| 0280021000… | 1,000 | VERIZON AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 20/12/2005 | 30/09/2011 |
| 0280022000… | 11,000 | = | VERIZON AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 20/12/2005 | — |
| 0280033000… | 3,000 | VERIZON AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 20/12/2005 | 30/09/2011 |
| 0280036000… | 4,000 | = | VERIZON AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 20/12/2005 | — |
| 0280040000… | 4,000 | VERIZON AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 20/12/2005 | 30/09/2011 |
| 0280044000… | 1,000 | = | VERIZON AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 20/12/2005 | — |
| 0280045000… | 1,000 | VERIZON AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 20/12/2005 | 30/09/2011 |
| 0280046000… | 1,000 | = | VERIZON AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 20/12/2005 | — |
| 0280047000… | 1,000 | VERIZON AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 20/12/2005 | 30/09/2011 |
| 0280048000… | 1,000 | = | VERIZON AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 20/12/2005 | — |
| 0280049000… | 3,000 | VERIZON AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 20/12/2005 | 30/09/2011 |
| 0280052000… | 4,000 | = | VERIZON AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 20/12/2005 | — |
| 0280056000… | 2,000 | VERIZON AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 20/12/2005 | 30/09/2011 |
| 0280058000… | 1,000 | = | VERIZON AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 20/12/2005 | — |
| 0280059000… | 4,000 | VERIZON AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 20/12/2005 | 30/09/2011 |
| 0280063000… | 4,000 | = | VERIZON AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 20/12/2005 | — |
| 0280067000… | 1,000 | VERIZON AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 20/12/2005 | 30/09/2011 |
| 0280068000… | 1,000 | = | VERIZON AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 20/12/2005 | — |
| 0280069000… | 1,000 | VERIZON AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 20/12/2005 | 30/09/2011 |
| 0280070000… | 4,000 | = | VERIZON AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 20/12/2005 | — |
| 0280074000… | 3,000 | VERIZON AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 20/12/2005 | 30/09/2011 |
| 0280077000… | 33,000 | = | VERIZON AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 20/12/2005 | — |
| 0280110000… | 2,000 | VERIZON AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 20/12/2005 | 30/09/2011 |
| 0280112000… | 1,000 | = | VERIZON AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 20/12/2005 | — |
| 0280113000… | 2,000 | VERIZON AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 20/12/2005 | 30/09/2011 |
| 0280115000… | 5,000 | = | VERIZON AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 20/12/2005 | — |
| 0280120000… | 10,000 | = | CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 10/02/2006 | — |
| 0280130000… | 10,000 | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 30/05/2007 | — |
| 0280140000… | 10,000 | GOTALK LIMITED | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 15/01/2008 | 26/07/2013 |
| 0280150000… | 1,000 | = | COOLWAVE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 17/09/2025 | — |
| 0280151000… | 1,000 | = | TELPACIFIC PTY LIMITED | 09/11/2009 | — |
| 0280152000… | 1,000 | VOXBONE | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 23/12/2011 | 29/12/2011 |
| 0280153000… | 1,000 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 05/09/2012 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0280154000… | 1,000 | = | TELSTRA LIMITED | 28/05/2007 | — |
| 0280155000… | 1,000 | VOXBONE | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 10/09/2010 | 21/02/2011 |
| 0280156000… | 2,000 | = | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 06/09/2012 | — |
| 0280158000… | 1,000 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 24/12/2012 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0280159000… | 1,000 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 01/07/2014 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0280160000… | 20,000 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 02/04/2008 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0280180000… | 10,000 | = | OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 10/04/2008 | — |
| 0280190000… | 20,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 29/05/2008 | — |
| 0280210000… | 10,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 20/03/2006 | — |
| 0280220000… | 60,000 | POWERTEL LIMITED | PIPE INTERNATIONAL (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD | 04/10/2006 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0280280000… | 20,000 | POWERTEL LIMITED | PIPE INTERNATIONAL (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD | 25/07/2007 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0280300000… | 10,000 | = | VERIZON AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 14/11/2008 | — |
| 0280310000… | 10,000 | AAPT LIMITED | PIPE INTERNATIONAL (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD | 16/01/2009 | 24/03/2026 |
| 0280320000… | 10,000 | = | OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 06/10/2008 | — |
Numbering areas next to Sydney in the register
Immediately above Sydney's blocks in the 0280…, 0282…, 0283…, 0291…, 0290…, 0299…, 0272…, 0294…, 0289…, 0285…, 0295…, 0287…, 0284…, 0279…, 0297…, 0293…, 0288…, 0298…, 0281…, 0296…, 0286… and 0292… prefixes sit Bankstown, Liverpool, Avalon Beach, Terrey Hills, Dural and Engadine.
| Numbering area | First block | Blocks | Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bankstown | 0281000000… | 91 | 22 |
| Liverpool | 0281010000… | 103 | 22 |
| Avalon Beach | 0284000000… | 48 | 22 |
| Terrey Hills | 0284010000… | 73 | 22 |
| Dural | 0284031000… | 45 | 22 |
| Engadine | 0285000000… | 28 | 12 |
Had a call from a Sydney number?
Most verdicts and reports on these numbers describe scam calls, so treat an unexpected call as a possible scam.
- Call back on a number you trust
If a caller says they're your bank, the ATO, Services Australia, a courier or your telco, hang up and ring the organisation on the number from its website or your statement, never the number that called you. Caller ID can be faked.
- Report the call to Scamwatch
The National Anti-Scam Centre uses Scamwatch reports to warn others and to get scam numbers blocked. Note the number, the time and what the caller claimed to be. If anyone is in danger, call 000.
- If you lost money or shared details
Call your bank straight away on the number on your card and ask it to stop the payment. Then report it through ReportCyber, which passes cybercrime reports to the NSW Police Force. If your identity documents or passwords were shared, IDCARE's free support service can help you lock things down.
Nationally, Scamwatch recorded $72.5 million lost to scams that started with a phone call in 2025 (down from $107.2 million), with a median loss of $3,800 per report that lost money, and phone-call scam reports are 73.7% below their 2021 level. Telcos blocked 109.3 million scam calls and 45.2 million scam texts in January to March 2026. Sources: Targeting scams 2025 (National Anti-Scam Centre); ACMA quarterly report, Jan–Mar 2026.
Sydney numbers: questions and answers
Where is the Sydney numbering area?
Sydney is in New South Wales, in the Sydney council area. The nearest other numbering areas are Bankstown (17 km), Parramatta (20 km) and Terrey Hills (20 km).
What area code does Sydney use?
Sydney numbers use area code 02. Its register blocks start with 02 80, 02 82, 02 83, 02 91, 02 90, 02 99, 02 72, 02 94, 02 89, 02 85, 02 95, 02 87, 02 84, 02 79, 02 97, 02 93, 02 88, 02 98, 02 81, 02 96, 02 86 and 02 92. From overseas, drop the 0 and dial +61 2 followed by the eight-digit local number.
What time zone is Sydney in?
Sydney is on Australian Eastern Time (AEST, UTC+10), with daylight saving (AEDT, UTC+11) from the first Sunday in October to the first Sunday in April.
Which carriers hold Sydney phone numbers?
The ACMA register lists 32 carriers with allocated blocks in Sydney. By allocated numbers the largest are Telstra (50.8%), Optus Networks (18%) and Symbio Networks (6.7%). A number can since have been ported to another provider.
When were Sydney numbers first allocated?
The oldest block on record for Sydney was allocated on 30 June 1991 and is held by Telstra; the newest on 1 October 2026, to Twilio Australia.
Are calls from Sydney numbers scams?
Visitors have left 42 verdicts on Sydney numbers (26 scam, 16 nuisance, 0 safe) and 15 moderated reports. That describes the numbers people looked up, not every Sydney number: most belong to ordinary households and businesses, and scammers can fake a local number.
How do I report a scam call from a Sydney number?
Report it to Scamwatch. If you lost money, call your bank first, then report it through ReportCyber, which passes it to the NSW Police Force. Unwanted sales calls go to the Do Not Call Register's complaint form (1300 792 958).
Check a number from Sydney
Scammers spoof local landline numbers to look nearby. Guides: Australian area codes, how caller ID spoofing works.
“Scam number it’s call and ask you about money transfer”
Scam attempt · 02 8004 9655 · 13 Oct 2026
“They called & when I answered they hung up”
Scam attempt · 02 8271 2291 · 13 Oct 2026
“One ring no answer number just disconnects”
One ring, no answer · 02 7265 0910 · 12 Oct 2026