Although the parish was established in 1802 the foundation stone for St Philip's Church was laid in mid 1848 with the church being consecrated by Bishop Fredric Barker in 1856. The church is located on what has come to be called Church Hill.

The first two incumbents to minister to the people from the Church were William Cooper, followed by his son William Macquarie Cooper, who served the parish for a total of 60 years.

Items of interest in the Church are the memorial tablets dotted around the walls; the organ that was installed in 1874; the beautiful seven-light east stain glass windows; and the graceful tower raising 102 feet (31.1 metres) which was a notable Sydney landmark for many years.

The Church is located at 20 Grosvenor Street, The Rocks. Closest rail station - Wynyard.

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