These isolated Sydney homes are under ‘massive’ boulders which could fall at any moment, and authorities don’t know what to do

In Greek mythology, the sword of Damocles signified perpetual peril suspended over someone’s head, ready to fall at any moment.

Suzie and Joe Haddock know the story well — they’re living it — and are, so far, on day 120.

The couple’s home, in one of Sydney’s most remote suburbs, has been the subject of an evacuation order since October 25, when several boulders tumbled off a nearby escarpment and into their garden.

Authorities are worried there are more on the way.

The situation is so perilous, the Haddocks are only allowed to enter their home for 10 minutes a week.

“We’ve got the sword of Damocles hanging over us, literally,” Joe said.

“We live in limbo, and I just think — how can this have happened to us?”