It was created in 1894 from part of South Sydney. It was in the area surrounding central railway station area, bounded by Liverpool Street in the north, Elizabeth Street in the east, Cleveland Street in the south, while the western boundary consisted of Newtown Road, George Street West and George Street.
The suburb originated in 1894 from a portion of South Sydney. It is located near central railway station area, with boundaries defined by Liverpool Street to the north, Elizabeth Street to the east, Cleveland Street to the south, and Newtown Road, George Street West, and George Street forming the western edge.