Sydney
New South Wales, Australia
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About Sydney
Sydney is the capital city of the state of New South Wales and the most populous city in Australia. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour and extends about 80 km (50 mi) from the Pacific Ocean in the east to the Blue Mountains in the west, and about 80 km (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.
capital city of New South Wales, Australia
Data fetched: Nov 7, 2025
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Nearest Airports to Sydney
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Note: Distances are calculated from the city center. Actual travel time may vary based on your location within the city.
Cost of Living & Metrics for: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Metrics last updated: 20/11/2025 @ 14:10
📚 education
International School Cost (Annual)
$20,000
International Schools Available
Number of International Schools
50 number
Public Education Quality
High
💼 employment
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
5000 AUD
Mortgage Interest Rate (%) - 20 Year Fixed
3%
🌍 environment
Air Quality Index (AQI)
25 number
Seasonal Climate Profile
Temperate
👨👩👧👦 family
Childcare Available
Childcare Cost (Monthly)
1200
Family Friendliness Score
75%
🍔 food drinks
Bread (Loaf)
2.5 AUD
Cappuccino
4 AUD
Domestic Beer
8 AUD
Eggs (Dozen)
5 AUD
Imported Beer
10 AUD
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant
20 AUD
3 more metrics available, plus historical data and detailed breakdowns
🏥 healthcare
Health Insurance Cost (Monthly for Expats)
300
Healthcare Quality Index
90 number
🏠 housing
1 Bedroom Apartment Rent (Monthly)
2100 AUD
2 Bedroom Apartment Rent (Monthly)
3000 AUD
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre (Monthly)
4500 AUD
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside Centre (Monthly)
3500 AUD
Property Price per Square Meter (City Centre)
14000 AUD
Property Price per Square Meter (Outside Centre)
8500 AUD
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🏗️ infrastructure
Average Internet Speed (Mbps)
100 number
Hospital Available
Internet Quality
High-speed
Road Network Quality
Well-developed
⚖️ legal
Ease of Obtaining Residency/Citizenship
Moderate
🎯 lifestyle
Beach Nearby
Distance to Nearest Beach (km)
5 km
Expat Friendliness Score
85%
Gym Membership (Monthly)
60 AUD
LGBTQ+ Friendliness Score
75%
Safety Rating
75
2 more metrics available, plus historical data and detailed breakdowns
🛡️ safety
Petty Crime Rate
Low
Violent Crime Rate
Very low
🚗 transport
Bus Ticket (Single)
3.5 AUD
Gasoline/Petrol (1 liter)
1.5 AUD
Public Transport Monthly Pass
160 AUD
Taxi (1 km, Normal Tariff)
2 AUD
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
4 AUD
⚡ utilities
Basic Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly)
30 AUD
Electricity (Monthly for 85m² apartment)
150 AUD
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited Data) - Monthly
70 AUD
Internet (Monthly)
70 AUD
Monthly Weather Data for: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Avg High
21.8°C
Avg Low
13.6°C
Annual Rainfall
1212mm
Avg Daylight
12hrs
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Visa & Immigration Information for: Australia
Applies to all cities in Australia
Available Visa Types (12)
eVisitor (subclass 651)
Since Nov 2025
Visitor Visa (subclass 600)
Since Nov 2025
Electronic Travel Authority (subclass 601)
Since Nov 2025
Transit Visa (subclass 771)
Since Nov 2025
Student Visa (subclass 500)
Since Nov 2025
Student Guardian Visa (subclass 590)
Since Nov 2025
Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485)
Since Nov 2025
Skilled-Recognised Graduate Visa (subclass 476)
Since Nov 2025
Temporary Work (International Relations) Visa (subclass 403)
Since Nov 2025
Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) Visa (subclass 400)
Since Nov 2025
Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (subclass 482)
Since Nov 2025
Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189)
Since Nov 2025
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