Is Sydney Above the 26th Parallel? Yes.

Yes. Sydney, Australia lies at approximately 33.87° S latitude—well south of the 26th parallel south (26° S).

The 26th parallel crosses Australia's interior (roughly through the northern edge of the Nullarbor Plain). Sydney's latitude places it firmly in the temperate zone, with distinct seasons—unlike the subtropical/tropical regions north of 26° S (e.g., Brisbane at 27° S, Rockhampton at 23° S).