Life in Sydney

Living in Sydney Australia

Living in Sydney Australia

Life in Sydney

Welcome to Sydney.  We know you are going to love living in Sydney and have a great time if you are passing through.

Life in Sydney

Life in Sydney

Is Sydney a good place to live?

Yes, Sydney is a great place to live or visit.  Below our guide to Sydney will give you all the information you need to make moving here easier or make your trip a more informed and enjoyable one.

Visas required to live in Sydney

If you happen to be a citizen from a country other than Australia and are looking to move to Sydney, you are going to need a visa to do so.  Australia has many visas on offer that could allow you to live and work in Sydney.  Due to there being many different visas, each with it’s own rights and obligations, it is best to take our Free Visa Assessment so we can provide accurate advice on the visa options available to you in your specific circumstances.

 

If you are moving to Sydney and want to find a job in Sydney we have a guide specifically on how to find and apply for jobs in Sydney for new arrivals.  Always make sure you have secured a visa that allows you to work before starting your new job.

Map of Sydney

Weather in Sydney

Sydney

Sydney ( SID-nee) is the capital city of the state of New South Wales, and the most populous city in both Australia and Oceania. Located on Australia’s east coast, the metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour and extends about 70 km (43.5 mi) towards the Blue Mountains to the west, Hawkesbury to the north, the Royal National Park to the south and Macarthur to the south-west. Sydney is made up of 658 suburbs, spread across 33 local government areas. Residents of the city are known as “Sydneysiders”. The 2021 census recorded the population of Greater Sydney as 5,231,150, meaning the city is home to approximately 66% of the state’s population. Nicknames of the city include the ‘Emerald City’ and the ‘Harbour City’.

Aboriginal Australians have inhabited the Greater Sydney region for at least 30,000 years, and Aboriginal engravings and cultural sites are common throughout Greater Sydney. The traditional custodians of the land on which modern Sydney stands are the clans of the Darug, Dharawal and Eora peoples.

During his first Pacific voyage in 1770, Lieutenant James Cook and his crew became the first Europeans to chart the eastern coast of Australia, making landfall at Botany Bay. In 1788, the First Fleet of convicts, led by Arthur Phillip, founded Sydney as a British penal colony, the first European settlement in Australia. After World War II, Sydney experienced mass migration and by 2021 over 40 per cent of the population was born overseas. Foreign countries of birth with the greatest representation are Mainland China, India, England, Vietnam and the Philippines.

Despite being one of the most expensive cities in the world, Sydney frequently ranks in the top ten most liveable cities in the world. It is classified as an Alpha global city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network, indicating its influence in the region and throughout the world. Ranked eleventh in the world for economic opportunity, Sydney has an advanced market economy with strengths in finance, manufacturing and tourism. Established in 1850, the University of Sydney was Australia’s first university and is regarded as one of the world’s leading universities.

Sydney has hosted major international sporting events such as the 2000 Summer Olympics. The city is among the top fifteen most-visited cities in the world, with millions of tourists coming each year to see the city’s landmarks. The city has over 1,000,000 ha (2,500,000 acres) of nature reserves and parks, and its notable natural features include Sydney Harbour and Royal National Park. The Sydney Harbour Bridge and the World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House are major tourist attractions. Central Station is the hub of Sydney’s rail network, and the main passenger airport serving the city is Kingsford Smith Airport, one of the world’s oldest continually operating airports.

Hotels and Accommodation in Sydney

There are all types of accommodation available in Sydney.  The best place to find Hotels, serviced apartments or holiday lets is via Book Direct and Save  Bookdirectandsave.com

This website lists the exact same properties as Airbnb and booking.com but does not charge the high commissions so their nightly accommodation rates are cheaper.

Or contact any of these great local hotels, apartments or holiday accommodation businesses.

The Woolstore 1888 by Ovolo
9 reviews
Hotels
+61285861888
139 Murray St, Sydney New South Wales 2009, Australia
Park Hyatt Sydney
45 reviews
Hotels
+61292561234
7 Hickson Rd, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
QT Sydney
31 reviews
Hotels
+61282620000
49 Market St, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park
32 reviews
Hotels
+61292866000
161 Elizabeth St, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Terminus Hotel
4 reviews
Hotels
+6196920301
61 Harris St, Pyrmont New South Wales 2009, Australia

Sydney is full of great businesses and helpful services. Below are a selection of our best.

Accountants in Sydney

 

Raw Anthony Nader
9 reviews
Professional Services
+61292114444
100 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills New South Wales 2010, Australia
Andrews Partners
1 review
Accountants
+61295509493
121 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville New South Wales 2204, Australia
KPMG
1 review
Accountants
+61293357000
10 Shelley St, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Cohen & Krass
1 review
Accountants
+61292999920
109 Pitt St, Suite 1205, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
William Buck
1 review
Accountants
+61282634000
66 Goulburn St, Level 29, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia

Banks in Sydney

 

 


Cafes in Sydney

 

KUSUKA on Sussex street
5 reviews
Cafes
+61280330532
12/339 Sussex St, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Kafeine
52 reviews
Coffee & Tea
+61419627527
57-59 York St, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Social Brew Cafe
131 reviews
Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
+61295718792
224 Harris St, Pyrmont New South Wales 2009, Australia
Two Penny Blue
5 reviews
Coffee & Tea
120 Pitt St, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Concrete Jungle
18 reviews
Cafes
+61449771081
58 Kensington St, Chippendale New South Wales 2008, Australia

 


Carpet Cleaners in Sydney

 

Homeclean Commercial & Domestic Cleaning
1 review
Home Cleaning
+61400131252
40 Harrabrook Ave, Five Dock New South Wales 2046, Australia
Get Cleanr
1 review
Home Cleaning
+61300643227
Beacon Hill New South Wales 2100, Australia

Dentists in Sydney

 

Dental Care Glebe Sydney Dentists
3 reviews
General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentists, Orthodontists
+61295662030
239 Glebe Point Road, Glebe New South Wales 2037, Australia
BMB Dental Clinic
1 review
General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentists
+61284111366
2/4, Bungan St, Mona Vale New South Wales 2103, Australia

 


Doctors and Medical clinics in Sydney

 

You can make an appointment at any of these local doctors or clinics.

MedClinic
1 review
Family Practice, Bulk Billing
+61292350099
92 Pitt St, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Holdsworth House Medical Practice
3 reviews
Medical Centers
+61293317228
Level 3, 26 College St, Sydney New South Wales 2010, Australia
Douglass Hanly Moir
1 review
Pathologists
+61295189904
114-116 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe New South Wales 2037, Australia
Montrose Medical Practice
1 review
Family Practice
+61296606788
20 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe New South Wales 2037, Australia
Crown St Medical Centre
1 review
Medical Centers
+61293603338
351 Crown St, Lower Ground Floor, Surry Hills New South Wales 2010, Australia

 


Contact one of the Sydney Electricians below

 

Everest Electrical
1 review
Electricians, Security Systems, Lighting Fixtures & Equipment
+61410229139
81 McCarrs Creek Rd, Church Point New South Wales 2105, Australia

 


Hospitals in Sydney

 

St Vincent’s Public Hospital
4 reviews
Hospitals
+61283821111
390 Victoria St, Darlinghurst New South Wales 2010, Australia
Royal North Shore Hospital & Community Health Services
2 reviews
Medical Centers
+61299267111
Pacific Hwy, Block 3, St Leonards New South Wales 2065, Australia
Mater Hospital
2 reviews
Medical Centers
+61299007300
25 Rocklands Rd, North Sydney New South Wales 2060, Australia
Crown St Medical Centre
1 review
Medical Centers
+61293603338
351 Crown St, Lower Ground Floor, Surry Hills New South Wales 2010, Australia
Sydney Children’s Hospital
1 review
Medical Centers
+61293821111
High St, Locked Bag 5, Randwick New South Wales 2033, Australia

 


Mechanics in Sydney

 

Tyrepower Artarmon & Mechanical
1 review
Tires, Oil Change Stations, Auto Repair
+61299669950
17 Whiting St, Artarmon New South Wales 2064, Australia
Harold Park Repairs
1 review
Auto Repair
+61295572913
Mathieson St, Annandale New South Wales 2038, Australia
Top Gear Automotive
1 review
Auto Repair
+61295197722
31 Unwins Bridge Rd, Sydenham New South Wales 2044, Australia
Em’s North Shore Auto Service & Repairs
1 review
Auto Repair
+61299231900
42 Middlemiss St, North Sydney New South Wales 2060, Australia
Ultratune Crows Nest
3 reviews
Auto Repair, Registration Services
+61294607288
8 Alexander St, Crows Nest New South Wales 2065, Australia

Newspapers in Sydney

 

Sydney Sun
1 review
Mass Media
+61292473500
Ste 202 Level 2, 111 Harrington St, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Kinokuniya
43 reviews
Bookstores, Cards & Stationery, Newspapers & Magazines
+61292627996
Level 2, 500 George St, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Quay Newsagency
2 reviews
Mass Media
+61292411027
Alfred St, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia

 


 

Pest Control in Sydney

 

Sydneys Best Pest Control
1 review
Pest Control
+611800819189
Level 45, 680 George St, World Square, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Mr Pesty
1 review
Pest Control
+61415557777
Roselands New South Wales 2196, Australia
Rentokil Pest Control
1 review
Pest Control
+611300307810
3-29 Birnie Avenue, Unit A1, Lidcombe New South Wales 2141, Australia

 


 

Plumbers in Sydney

 

Hello Plumbing
3 reviews
Plumbing
+611300303055
Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
GAP Trade Services
1 review
Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC, Plumbing, Water Heater Installation/Repair
+61448243905
63A Barnstaple Rd, Russell Lea New South Wales 2046, Australia
Optimised Plumbing Services
1 review
Plumbing, Water Heater Installation/Repair
+61411217174
Sydney New South Wales 2747, Australia
SeaSouth Plumbing & Hot Water
1 review
Plumbing
+61419788885
4 Naranga Ave, Engadine New South Wales 2233, Australia
Pendle Hill Plumbing Service
1 review
Plumbing, Water Heater Installation/Repair
+61411728434
3 Preston Rd, Old Toongabbie New South Wales 2146, Australia

 


Real Estate Agents in Sydney 

 

 


Restaurants in Sydney

 

Social Brew Cafe
131 reviews
Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
+61295718792
224 Harris St, Pyrmont New South Wales 2009, Australia
South Steyne Floating Restaurant
4 reviews
Seafood, Venues & Event Spaces, Australian
+61292115999
1 Harbourside Jetty, Harbourside Jetty, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
The Meat and Wine Co – Sydney Darling Harbour
2 reviews
Restaurants
+61292119888
Darling Harbour Walk, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Pendolino
56 reviews
Italian
+61292316117
412-414 George St, Shop 100, Level 2, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Ribs & Burgers the Rocks
113 reviews
Burgers, Steakhouses
+61292514488
88 George St, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia

Schools in Sydney

 

Julian Ashton Art School
2 reviews
Art Schools
+61292411641
117 George St, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
UTS Building 8 – Dr Chau Chak Wing Building
2 reviews
Colleges & Universities
14-28 Ultimo Rd, Ultimo New South Wales 2007, Australia
Screenwise
1 review
Drama Schools
+61292814484
84-86 Mary St, Suite 2 & 3, Surry Hills New South Wales 2010, Australia
Broadway Bass & Guitar Lessons
1 review
Musical Instruments & Teachers, Language Schools
+61432714766
1077/185-211 Broadway, Ultimo New South Wales 2007, Australia
Macquarie University
6 reviews
Colleges & Universities
+61298509929
Bldg E3A, Macquarie University, Balaclava Rd, Level 2, North Ryde New South Wales 2113, Australia

 


Solicitors in Sydney

 

Holding Redlich
1 review
Lawyers
+61280830388
19 Martin Pl, Level 65, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Heathfield Grosvenor
1 review
General Litigation, Divorce & Family Law, Employment Law
+61280057388
Level 21, 133 Castlereagh St, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Herd & Associates
1 review
Lawyers
+61293321055
233 Darlinghurst Rd, #1, Darlinghurst New South Wales 2010, Australia
Cleary Hoare Solicitors
1 review
Lawyers
+61292625550
16-20 Barrack St, Level 6, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Migration Downunder
1 review
Lawyers
+61294195411
815 Pacific Hwy, Suite 603, Level 6, Chatswood New South Wales 2067, Australia

 


Supermarkets in Sydney 

 

Thai Kee IGA Supermarket
4 reviews
International Grocery
+61292113150
Level 1, 9-13 Hay St, Haymarket New South Wales 2000, Australia
Aldi
3 reviews
Grocery
55-73 Oxford St, Darlinghurst New South Wales 2010, Australia
Woolworths
3 reviews
Grocery
+61287367467
61-79 Quay St, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Harris Farm Markets
10 reviews
Grocery
+6193943280
61-67 Hall St, Bondi Beach New South Wales 2026, Australia
IGA X-press
1 review
Grocery
+61292215925
50 Bridge St, Shop 19, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia


 

Vets in Sydney 

 

Alexandria Veterinary Hospital
1 review
Veterinarians
+61296984120
138-142 Botany Rd, Shop 1, Alexandria New South Wales 2015, Australia
Cremorne Veterinary Hospital
3 reviews
Veterinarians
+61299531090
73A Spofforth St, Mosman New South Wales 2088, Australia
Surry Hills Veterinary Hospital
1 review
Veterinarians
+61296993951
419 Cleveland St, Redfern New South Wales 2016, Australia
Summer Hill Village Vet
1 review
Veterinarians
+61297972555
29 Grosvenor Cres, Summer Hill New South Wales 2130, Australia
Petbarn
1 review
Pet Stores
+61291461171
597 Darling St, Rozelle New South Wales 2039, Australia

 

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