About New South Wales Court Listings

NSW Court Lists – Search Today\'s Daily Hearing Schedules Across New South Wales

CourtListAU is Australia\'s most comprehensive free platform for browsing NSW court lists online. Whether you need to check a court listing today at the Downing Centre Local Court in Sydney, look up a hearing at Parramatta Local Court, or find out what matters are scheduled at a regional courthouse in Dubbo or Broken Hill, our platform aggregates daily court listings from across New South Wales into one fast, searchable directory. Every listing is refreshed multiple times throughout the day, giving solicitors, barristers, journalists, support workers, and members of the public real-time access to the information they need — without having to visit multiple government websites.

New South Wales operates the largest court system in Australia. According to the Local Court of NSW Annual Review 2024, more than 500,000 matters commenced across the Local Court, Children\\\'s Court, and Coronial Jurisdiction during the 2024 calendar year alone. Of those, 388,739 were criminal matters, 67,805 were civil filings, and 55,194 were special jurisdiction proceedings including apprehended violence orders (AVOs). The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) further reported that NSW Criminal Courts finalised 151,113 court appearances in the 2024/25 financial year — a 7.4% increase on the previous year. With this volume of court activity, having a single platform where you can search NSW court lists by court name, location, or jurisdiction is essential.

What Courts Are Covered in Our NSW Court Listings?

Our NSW court list coverage spans every tier of the state\\\'s judicial hierarchy, including:

Supreme Court of New South Wales

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the NSW judicial hierarchy. It hears the most serious criminal offences — including murder and treason — and handles complex civil disputes typically valued at more than $750,000. The Supreme Court also includes the Court of Appeal and the Court of Criminal Appeal, which review decisions from lower courts. Our daily court list for the Supreme Court covers sittings in Sydney as well as regional circuit sittings in locations such as Newcastle, Dubbo, Albury, Orange, and Port Macquarie.

District Court of NSW

The District Court is the intermediate court in the NSW system and handles serious indictable offences such as armed robbery, sexual assault, and major fraud. In 2024, the District Court registered 1,273 criminal trials, heard 5,401 sentence hearings, and processed 1,350 conviction appeals. The Court also has civil jurisdiction for claims generally up to $750,000 and unlimited jurisdiction for motor accident and work injury matters. Our NSW District Court list includes daily hearing schedules from the Downing Centre (criminal) and John Maddison Tower (civil) in Sydney, as well as full-time sittings at Parramatta, Penrith, and Campbelltown, and regional circuit courts in Newcastle, Wollongong, Gosford, Bathurst, Lismore, Tamworth, Wagga Wagga, and more.

Local Court of NSW

The Local Court is where the vast majority of legal proceedings in New South Wales begin. Presided over by magistrates, the Local Court handles summary criminal offences (traffic offences, minor assaults, theft, drug possession), civil disputes up to $100,000, bail applications, and apprehended domestic violence orders (ADVOs). With more than 160 courthouses across NSW — from metropolitan hubs like Burwood, Blacktown, Bankstown, Liverpool, Sutherland, Hornsby, and Manly to regional centres including Newcastle, Wollongong, Coffs Harbour, Tamworth, Albury, Wagga Wagga, Dubbo, Broken Hill, and Grafton — the Local Court network is the backbone of the NSW justice system. BOCSAR confirmed that Local Court finalisations rose by 7.7% to 141,616 matters in 2024/25. Our platform covers the full daily magistrates court list for every sitting Local Court in New South Wales.

Coroners Court

The Coroners Court investigates reportable deaths, suspected deaths, and fires or explosions. We list the Coroner\\\'s diary for the NSW State Coroners Court at Lidcombe as well as regional coronial sittings in Newcastle, Wollongong, Coffs Harbour, Albury, Orange, and other locations.

NCAT (NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal)

The NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT) resolves disputes across consumer, commercial, tenancy, guardianship, and administrative law. In the 2023–24 financial year, NCAT received 71,223 applications, with the Consumer and Commercial Division alone accounting for 52,028 filings — representing 73% of all NCAT matters. Our listings include NCAT hearing schedules from Sydney, Parramatta, Liverpool, Campbelltown, Penrith, Newcastle, Gosford, Wollongong, and many regional locations throughout NSW.

Specialist Courts and Tribunals

Beyond the three main court tiers, we also list daily hearing schedules for:

• Drug Court – An alternative sentencing court for drug-dependent offenders
• Industrial Court and Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) – Employment and workplace dispute matters
• Land and Environment Court – Planning, environmental, and land-use disputes
• Bail Division – Dedicated bail courts operating across multiple courtrooms

How to Search NSW Court Lists on CourtListAU

Finding a court listing in NSW on CourtListAU is straightforward:

• Browse by court — Select any court from the directory above to view today\\\'s full daily list, including case numbers, hearing times, courtroom allocations, and matter types.
• Search by location — Use the search bar at the top of this page to filter courts by suburb or city name. Type \\\"Parramatta,\\\" \\\"Newcastle,\\\" or \\\"Wollongong\\\" to instantly find the right court.
• Filter by jurisdiction — Courts are organised under Supreme Court, District Court, Local Court, Coroners Court, and NCAT headings, so you can quickly navigate to the correct tier.

All individual names in our listings are partially masked to protect privacy while upholding the open-justice principle that is fundamental to the Australian legal system. No personal data or search history is stored on our platform.

Who Uses NSW Court Lists?

Court lists in NSW serve a wide range of users, including:

• Solicitors and barristers preparing for upcoming hearings, mentions, bail applications, and sentencing
• Self-represented litigants who need to confirm their court date, courtroom number, or hearing time
• Journalists and media organisations reporting on criminal trials, coronial inquests, and significant civil proceedings
• Domestic violence support workers monitoring AVO and ADVO proceedings to coordinate victim support
• Government agencies and law enforcement tracking case progression
• Members of the public exercising their right to observe open court proceedings under the principle of open justice

Whether you are searching for a criminal court list, a civil court listing, or an AVO list in NSW, CourtListAU provides the information in a clean, accessible format that does not require registration or login.

NSW Court Lists by Region

New South Wales is divided into several key court regions. Here is a snapshot of the major courthouses covered:

Sydney Metropolitan

Sydney Downing Centre Local Court (the busiest in NSW), Parramatta Local Court, Burwood Local Court, Bankstown Local Court, Blacktown Local Court, Liverpool Local Court, Penrith Local Court, Sutherland Local Court, Campbelltown Local Court, Manly Local Court, Hornsby Local Court, Fairfield Local Court, Newtown Local Court, Waverley Local Court, Mt Druitt Local Court, Windsor Local Court, and the Sydney Local Court.

Hunter and Central Coast

Newcastle Local Court, Gosford Local Court, Wyong Local Court, Maitland Local Court, Cessnock Local Court, Singleton Local Court, Raymond Terrace Local Court, Belmont Local Court, Toronto Local Court, Kurri Kurri Local Court, and the Newcastle District Court.

Illawarra and South Coast

Wollongong Local Court, Nowra Local Court, Batemans Bay Local Court, Bega Local Court, Kiama Local Court, Port Kembla Local Court, Milton Local Court, Albion Park Local Court, and the Wollongong District Court.

Western NSW

Dubbo Local Court, Bathurst Local Court, Orange Local Court, Mudgee Local Court, Broken Hill Local Court, Lithgow Local Court, Cowra Local Court, Parkes Local Court, Forbes Local Court, Cobar Local Court, and the Dubbo District Court.

Northern NSW

Tamworth Local Court, Coffs Harbour Local Court, Lismore Local Court, Armidale Local Court, Grafton Local Court, Ballina Local Court, Byron Bay Local Court, Kempsey Local Court, Inverell Local Court, Moree Local Court, Taree Local Court, Port Macquarie Local Court, and the Tweed Heads Local Court.

Southern NSW and Riverina

Wagga Wagga Local Court, Albury Local Court, Goulburn Local Court, Queanbeyan Local Court, Griffith Local Court, Deniliquin Local Court, Cooma Local Court, Yass Local Court, Tumut Local Court, Leeton Local Court, and the Corowa Local Court.

Understanding Court List Terminology

If you are unfamiliar with court list terminology, here is a quick guide:

• Mention:  A brief court appearance, usually procedural, where the matter is reviewed and a future date is set
• Hearing:  A substantive court appearance where evidence is presented and legal arguments are made
• Bail Application: An application for the release of an accused person from custody pending trial
• Sentence: The stage at which a judge or magistrate determines the penalty after a guilty finding or plea
• AVO (Apprehended Violence Order): A court order to protect a person from violence, threats, or harassment
• Committal: A Local Court hearing to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to send a matter to the District or Supreme Court for trial

Frequently Asked Questions About NSW Court Lists

How do I search court listings by name in NSW?

On CourtListAU, you can browse individual court pages to find specific matters. For name-based party searches, the official NSW Online Registry at onlineregistry.lawlink.nsw.gov.au allows you to search court listings by name, case number, or court location. Listings are available for up to three weeks in advance and for the previous seven days of historical data.

Are NSW court lists free to access?

Yes. All NSW court lists published on CourtListAU are completely free to access. Court lists are public records published under the principle of open justice. You do not need to register, log in, or pay any fee.

How often are the court lists updated?

Our NSW court listings are refreshed multiple times throughout the day. The official NSW Online Registry updates its lists several times daily, and PDF versions of court schedules are typically published at approximately 3:30 pm each day for the following working day.

Can I find court case results or outcomes on this site?

CourtListAU displays today\'s daily hearing schedule — what matters are listed, in which courtroom, and at what time. For court case results and court outcomes in NSW, you may need to contact the relevant court registry or use the JusticeLink system available through the NSW Online Registry.

Can I find domestic violence court records in NSW?

Our listings include AVO and ADVO matters scheduled for hearing. However, domestic violence court records and detailed case outcomes are managed by individual court registries. For safety-related inquiries, contact the NSW Domestic Violence Line on 1800 65 64 63.

What is the difference between the Local Court, District Court, and Supreme Court?

The Local Court handles minor criminal and civil matters (claims up to $100,000) and is presided over by magistrates. The District Court handles more serious indictable offences and civil claims generally up to $750,000, presided over by judges. The Supreme Court is the highest state court and deals with the most serious criminal cases (such as murder) and complex civil disputes exceeding $750,000.

How do I find my court date in NSW?

To find your court date in NSW, check your court attendance notice (CAN) or bail conditions for the listed date and court location. You can then use CourtListAU to browse the relevant court\\\'s daily list, or search the NSW Online Registry using your name or case number. If you cannot locate your matter, contact the court registry directly.

Are Children\'s Court matters listed?

No. The NSW Children\'s Court does not publish its daily schedule in the same public format as other courts, in order to protect the privacy of minors involved in proceedings.