Baz Luhrmann’s dazzling, jazz-age spectacle of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic is set on the Long Island of the Roaring Twenties – but filmed in Sydney, Australia, whose grand estates and studios built Gatsby’s glittering world.
Where was The Great Gatsby (2013) filmed?
The Great Gatsby was filmed in and around Sydney, Australia – grand estates, Centennial Park and Fox Studios – standing in for 1920s Long Island.
Every Great Gatsby location, explained
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Gatsby’s mansion – St Patrick’s Seminary
Gatsby’s palatial home used St Patrick’s Seminary at Manly, Sydney.
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The estates – Centennial Park
The mansions and grounds used Centennial Park in Sydney.
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The Valley of Ashes – Balmain
The grim industrial valley used Balmain in inner Sydney.
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Fox Studios – Sydney
Interiors and the lavish party sets were built at Fox Studios in Sydney.
Planning a visit
Sydney – which doubled for the Jazz Age of Long Island – is a spectacular, accessible city behind Luhrmann’s spectacle.
The Great Gatsby Fun Facts
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Sydney plays Long Island The 1920s New York story was filmed in Sydney, Australia.
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A grand mansion Gatsby’s home used St Patrick’s Seminary at Manly, Sydney.
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A modern soundtrack The film paired the Jazz Age with contemporary pop and hip-hop.
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Costume and design Oscars The film won Academy Awards for its costumes and production design.
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DiCaprio as Gatsby Leonardo DiCaprio plays the enigmatic Jay Gatsby.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was The Great Gatsby (2013) filmed?
In and around Sydney, Australia – grand estates, Centennial Park and Fox Studios – as 1920s Long Island.
Is it set in Australia?
No – it’s set on Long Island, New York, but filmed in Sydney.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Sydney and Centennial Park are accessible.
Who directed The Great Gatsby?
Baz Luhrmann.
Who stars in it?
Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan.
