Mount Annan
Swansona Ave
The Swansona Avenue Christmas lights are back and bigger than ever! Walk along through the street's arches and stars, get a photo with their famous love heart, and say hi to the LED deer grazing in their front yard. The owners tell us the coolest thing about their 2022 display is the gigantic Santa hat sitting on their roof, a new addition that's yet to be see on Swansona. Expect to see a whole lot of other homes turning the lights on along the street, with everything running every night until December 30. More details here.
Mount Warrigal
Dickson Avenue
These owners here know a thing or two about Christmas lights, having zealously decorated their property for over ten years. You'll be treated with seeing more LED lights than you can possibly count, as well as an extra-special Australian-themed display, which will include fairy light renditions of the Harbour Bridge, Centre Point Tower and Luna Park's famous grin. You'll also be able to get some sweet festive shots in their Santa Sleigh photo booth, with all of these decorations existing to raise money for Cure Brain Cancer Foundation. More details here.
Pitt Town
Farmhouse Avenue
Down at Farmhouse Avenue you can expect a bright and Christmas lights display that includes over 50,000 lights, interactive snow play and an overarching Christmas Disco theme exploding with colour and fun for the whole family. Lace up those dancing shoes and have a boogie, with this experience fundraising for Lights for Kids and the Sydney Children’s Hospital. The lights will run to December 25. More details here.
Taren Point
Holt Road
Folks! Roll up, roll up to this bustling Christmas display where you’ll be greeted with more twinkly lights in one space than you've ever imagined in all your wildest suburban Christmas dreams. With a huge and magical display coming through year after year, Holt Road is a must-see. The lights are on until 11pm every night. More details here.
Asquith
Lockwood Street
A brilliant show awaits you at Lockwood Street, where all the lights are synced to music in a spectacular experience that lasts for one hour. Stop by to admire thousands of sparkling strands of lights coating the house and the front lawn, and (in a shiny twist) park up nearby and tune your radio to 98.4FM to watch the lights move in synchronisation to the music. You might even feel like having a little dance yourself. Keep your eyes peeled for the three Lego men dancing on the side fence, as well as the resident lightbulbs that enjoy a sing-a-long. More details here.
Tempe
South Street
You’ll find massive displays lining the streets around these parts, but this one on South Street is sure to impress even the grouchiest grinch. From December 10 until just after Christmas Day, you can expect lasers, fog, bubbles and snow machines popping off on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night from 8pm until 10.30pm, with all proceeds from this extravagant light show going to Lights for Kids. More details here.
Beverley Park
Jubilee Avenue
If you like interactive show machines and wild light shows, this one is one for you. Kicking off on December 3 and running until Christmas Day, these lights will be sparkling every Friday and Saturday night at 8pm, with this year being 'Aussie' themed, and coming along with its own musical show to boot. More details.
Castle Hill
Excelsior Avenue
They're famous in the Sydney Christmas light world, and for good reason. After more than 15 years of festive delight, these folks in Castle Hill have announced that this will be their last year turning on the lights. The owners have spent a month every year decorating their house with the aim of raising funds for HeartKids NSW and 22q Foundation, and this year they will have an incredible interactive experience that works for kids (and adults) alike. This year is their absolute last year on the streets, so don't miss the chance to go check them out from December 1 to December 31. They'll be going out with a bang. More details here.
Quakers Hill
Mallee Street
Arguably, this is the brightest and most jam-packed Christmas light display in all of Sydney. Expect to see a life sized sleigh and reindeer perched on the roof, a massive snow-covered village, and an entire property covered in unique Christmas themes that have to be seen to be believed. Head down,, stand back and admire the whole shiny spectacle. More details here.
Saint Clair
Palena Crescent
This whole street is decked out with notable Christmas decorations that are worth a look. You’ll get to squiz a house completely covered in sparkly LED’s, and another that’s decked in green in true, Grinchy style. Walk down the drive under a canopy of Christmas lights, and enjoy some great photo ops with the various decorations and characters. More details here.
Gledswood Hills
Walseley Crescent
Out in the south west, not far from Campbeltown, you’ll find the residents of Walseley Crescent getting into the Christmas groove. The whole street participates in these yearly festivities, with it common practice for everyone to get involved in lighting it up. Lots of lights, decorations, features make for a great atmosphere with visiting, with this display set to run until December 30. More details here.
Greystanes
Cumberland Road
This is another street that collectively likes to turn on the goods. Perfect for a wander on a warm summer’s night, you will stroll past a whole street’s worth of decorations lining front gardens and sparkling up roofs. Houses are best viewed from the footpath for this one. More details here.
Thornton
Somerset Drive
For over a decade, a couple of residents on Somerset Drive have been lighting up their home with oodles of lights and fresh features that always excite everyone who sees them. This year, you will see a massive corner-block Christmas Light display, stacked with life size LED decorations, Christmas scenes and heaps of snow. More details here.
North Bondi
Waratah Street
This local spectacular has been bringing joy to the community for over 20 years, and this year will be no exception. Punters will find a lovely English village window display, inflatable kangaroos, massive LED light snowman and Santa figurines, and a Gingerbread house. Thousands of lights will also line the front walls, eaves and thread through the garden. Running from December 1 to just after Christmas, you don’t want to miss it. More details here.
Bankstown
Hixson Street
A large corner-block display with dozens of bright LED characters lining the front fence and house façade, this home’s owners spend a full month roping their spectacular show together, with them loving the chance to say hello to all the families and kids that come past their place. The best thing about this display is the full Christmas nativity scene. More details here.
Belrose
Childs Circuit
The last thing you’d expect to see down this quiet street are 30,000 LED pixels stuck on a double story house, pumping along in unison to funky Christmas tunes. Tune your car into 99.5fm and enjoy the synchronised music show, or hop out and have a dance under the laser lights on the drive. This Belrose number runs until 10pm on weeknights and a little later on weekends. More details here.
Padstow Heights
Chamberlain Road
Arguably, the coolest thing about this vivid display in Padstow Heights is the mammoth resident Santa who towers (no joke) taller than the house itself. Aside from the big man himself, you’ll love a neat Christmas light display and also have the opportunity to support a special cause - the Cure Brain Cancer foundation. More details here.
Toongabbie
Vancouver Avenue
There is so much variety on display at this property in Vancouver Avenue. You can expect to see tens upon thousands of lights illuminating a diverse range of stunning Christmas decorations and extravagant displays. Expect to take in a good eye-full, and, if the weather is behaving itself, you might even get to see some inflatables come to life too. More details here.
Mosman
Magic Grove
Absolutely gigantic Santa’s seem to have invaded the Sydney Christmas light scene this year, with yet another awesome one guarding this house in Mosman. Be sure to give it a giant wave when you round the bend and he might let you meet his other (and much smaller) friends. Kids will love the quirky inflatables hanging over the front fence, as well as all the music that gets played in the garden during the evenings. More details here.
Ingleside
Ingleside Road
Last, but not least, is this gem of a display in Ingleside. The owners here have been decking their place out for over a decade, and love the community connections it brings. Make sure you look up as you walk through their resident LED tunnel and admire the thousands of overhead lights sparkling above you. You can also have a bit of a Christmas dance under their resident tree beside some inflatable characters, check out numerous decorations, and all-in-all, have quite a festive time. More details here.
Special thanks to the team at Christmas Lights Search for helping us put together this suburban list. If you're keen to make a night of exploring Christmas light displays, be sure to check out the map and light search on their website.
