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Purple Flag is an internationally recognised accreditation program that celebrates vibrant, diverse and well-managed night-time precincts.
Purple Flag is an international accreditation program administered by the Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner which recognises precincts that achieve high standards of excellence in managing their night-time economy.
Purple Flag is the first of its kind in Australia, with Sydney joining over 90 global destinations that have the Purple Flag. Other regions include Stockholm, Sweden; Aberdeen, Scotland; Dublin, Ireland; Auckland, New Zealand, Malta and the United Kingdom.
Sydney now has four accredited Purple Flag areas:
YCK (York, Clarence, and Kent Streets) in the CBD
Parramatta CBD
Haldon Street, Lakemba
Illawarra Road and Marrickville Road, Marrickville
When you see the Purple Flag sign, you’ll know the area meets standards of excellence in vibrancy, diversity and safety at night. This includes good access to public transport, street lighting and great food and beverage.
Purple Flag accreditation will place your precinct on the international map as an area that is known to be a safe, diverse and vibrant place to visit at night. The Purple Flag program and application process can foster greater collaboration, creating opportunities for businesses, governments, and community members to connect and strengthen local networks.
If your precinct achieves Purple Flag accreditation, it will attain or exceed a standard of excellence in:
night-time precinct management
planning for continuous improvement and development.
Ready to apply?
Precincts located in Greater Sydney can submit a Registration of Interest form if they are ready to begin the Purple Flag accreditation process. Registrations of Interest close 5pm, 8 September 2025.
Want to find out more?
Connect with us or email purpleflag@24houreconomy.nsw.gov.au to stay informed about upcoming info sessions, resources and opportunities to connect with the Purple Flag team.
We acknowledge that we live and work on Aboriginal land and recognise the strength, resilience and capacity of First Nations Australians. We also acknowledge all of the traditional owners of the land in NSW, and pay respect to First Nations Elders, past and present.
