General Information

Sydney is the capital city of the state of New South Wales, and is the most populous city in Australia. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour and extends about 80 kilometres (50 mi) from the Pacific Ocean in the east to the Blue Mountains in the west, and about 80 kilometres (50 mi) from Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and the Hawkesbury River in the north and north-west, to the Royal National Park and Macarthur in the south and south-west. Greater Sydney consists of 658 suburbs, spread across 33 local government areas. Residents of the city are colloquially known as "Sydneysiders". The estimated population in June 2024 was 5,557,233, which is about 66% of the state's population. The city's nicknames include the Emerald City and the Harbour City.

• Population: 5,300,000 (approx)
• Area: 12,368 km²
• Coordinates: Latitude: -33.866664886475, Longitude: 151.19999694824

Living Expenses

• Rent 1 Bedroom (City Center): AU$2,000 - AU$3,200
• Rent 1 Bedroom (Outside Center): AU$1,500 - AU$2,500
• Groceries per Person/Month: AU$350 - AU$550
• Utilities (Monthly): AU$200 - AU$300
• Internet (Monthly): AU$60 - AU$90
• Dining Out (Cheap Meal): AU$15 - AU$30

Transportation

• Metro/Bus Ticket: AU$4.00
• Taxi Start Price: AU$4.50 - AU$5.50
• Monthly Pass: AU$160 - AU$220

Average Salaries by Profession

• Average Net Salary: AU$4,500 - AU$6,500
• Software Engineer: AU$6,000 - AU$9,000
• Teacher: AU$5,000 - AU$7,500
• Doctor: AU$8,000 - AU$12,000
• Nurse: AU$5,000 - AU$7,000
• Port Crane Operator: AU$5,500 - AU$7,500
• Logistics Manager: AU$7,000 - AU$10,000
• Civil Engineer: AU$6,000 - AU$9,000
• Warehouse Worker: AU$4,000 - AU$5,500
• Truck Driver: AU$4,500 - AU$6,000
• Retail Salesperson: AU$3,500 - AU$5,000

Family Costs (Family of 4)

• Rent 3 Bedroom: AU$3,800 - AU$5,500
• Groceries (Family of 4): AU$1,200 - AU$1,800
• Utilities (Monthly): AU$350 - AU$500
• Internet: AU$80 - AU$120
• Transportation: AU$220 - AU$350

Top Attractions

• Sydney Opera House
• Sydney Harbour Bridge
• Bondi Beach
• Taronga Zoo
• Royal Botanic Garden
• Darling Harbour
• The Rocks Historic Area

Major Events

• Sydney New Year's Eve Fireworks
• Sydney Festival
• Vivid Sydney
• Mardi Gras Parade
• Royal Easter Show