Life in Sydney, New South Wales
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
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.
Sydney
Population of Sydney
The population of Sydney is 5,230,330.
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.
Map of Sydney
Weather in Sydney
Hotels and Accomodation 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 www.Bookdirectandsave.com
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Alternatively, you can find accommodation here on Airbnb
Or contact any of these great local hotel, apartment or holiday accommodation businesses.
The Woolstore 1888 by Ovolo
Hotels
+61285861888
139 Murray St, Sydney New South Wales 2009, Australia
Park Hyatt Sydney
Hotels
+61292561234
7 Hickson Rd, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park
Hotels
+61292866000
161 Elizabeth St, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
QT Sydney
Hotels
+61282620000
49 Market St, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Terminus Hotel
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
Professional Services
+61292114444
100 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills New South Wales 2010, Australia
Andrews Partners
Accountants
+61295509493
121 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville New South Wales 2204, Australia
KPMG
Accountants
+61293357000
10 Shelley St, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Cohen & Krass
Accountants
+61292999920
109 Pitt St, Suite 1205, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
William Buck
Accountants
+61282634000
66 Goulburn St, Level 29, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Banks in Sydney
Commonwealth Bank
Banks & Credit Unions
+61132221
691-693 George St, Haymarket New South Wales 2000, Australia
International Finance Institute
Financial Advising, Specialty Schools
+61291192946
37 Bligh St, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Sydney Mortgages
Mortgage Brokers, Real Estate Services
+61403324905
133 Castlereagh St, Level 21, North Sydney New South Wales 2060, Australia
Commonwealth Bank
Banks & Credit Unions
+61132221
51 Willoughby Rd, Crows Nest, Crows Nest New South Wales 2065, Australia
Australian Military Bank
Banks & Credit Unions
+64300132328
HMAS Watson, Cliff St, Watsons Bay New South Wales 2030, Australia
Cafes in Sydney
KUSUKA on Sussex street
Cafes
+61280330532
12/339 Sussex St, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Kafeine
Coffee & Tea
+61419627527
57-59 York St, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Social Brew Cafe
Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
+61295718792
224 Harris St, Pyrmont New South Wales 2009, Australia
Two Penny Blue
Coffee & Tea
120 Pitt St, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Mug Life Cafe
Cafes, Donuts
+61419387626
308 Harris St, Pyrmont, Sydney New South Wales 2009, Australia
Carpet Cleaners in Sydney
Homeclean Commercial & Domestic Cleaning
Home Cleaning
+61400131252
40 Harrabrook Ave, Five Dock New South Wales 2046, Australia
Get Cleanr
Home Cleaning
+61300643227
Beacon Hill New South Wales 2100, Australia
Dentists in Sydney
Dental Care Glebe Sydney Dentists
General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentists, Orthodontists
+61295662030
239 Glebe Point Road, Glebe New South Wales 2037, Australia
TLC Dental
General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentists
+61285997107
308 George St, Level 1, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Michael Finkelstein Dentist
General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentists, Endodontists
+61292627778
222 Pitt St, Ste 105, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Todays Dental City
General Dentistry, Orthodontists, Cosmetic Dentists
+61292236622
70 Castlereagh S, Ste 401, Level 4, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Premier Dental Group
Cosmetic Dentists, General Dentistry
+61292323337
Ste 1203, 14 Martin Pl, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Doctors and Medical clinics in Sydney
You can find a doctor for an online consultation via The Online Medical Clinic
Or you can make an appointment at any of these local doctors or clinics.
MedClinic
Family Practice, Bulk Billing
+61292350099
92 Pitt St, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Holdsworth House Medical Practice
Medical Centers
+61293317228
Level 3, 26 College St, Sydney New South Wales 2010, Australia
Montrose Medical Practice
Family Practice
+61296606788
20 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe New South Wales 2037, Australia
Crown Clinic
Hair Loss Centers, Cosmetic Surgeons
+61289190499
Level 14, 187 Macquarie St, Park House, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Douglass Hanly Moir
Pathologists
+61295189904
114-116 Glebe Point Rd, Glebe New South Wales 2037, Australia
Electricians in Sydney
Find the best qualified, assessed and vetted Electricians in Sydney and the surrounding area on www.GreatAustralianTrades.com
Or contact one of the Sydney Electricians below
Everest Electrical
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
Hospitals
+61283821111
390 Victoria St, Darlinghurst New South Wales 2010, Australia
Royal North Shore Hospital & Community Health Services
Medical Centers
+61299267111
Pacific Hwy, Block 3, St Leonards New South Wales 2065, Australia
Mater Hospital
Medical Centers
+61299007300
25 Rocklands Rd, North Sydney New South Wales 2060, Australia
Sydney Children’s Hospital
Medical Centers
+61293821111
High St, Locked Bag 5, Randwick New South Wales 2033, Australia
Crown St Medical Centre
Medical Centers
+61293603338
351 Crown St, Lower Ground Floor, Surry Hills New South Wales 2010, Australia
Mechanics in Sydney
Find the best qualified, assessed and vetted Mechanics in Sydney and the surrounding area on www.GreatAustralianTrades.com
Tyrepower Artarmon & Mechanical
Tires, Oil Change Stations, Auto Repair
+61299669950
17 Whiting St, Artarmon New South Wales 2064, Australia
Harold Park Repairs
Auto Repair
+61295572913
Mathieson St, Annandale New South Wales 2038, Australia
Top Gear Automotive
Auto Repair
+61295197722
31 Unwins Bridge Rd, Sydenham New South Wales 2044, Australia
Em’s North Shore Auto Service & Repairs
Auto Repair
+61299231900
42 Middlemiss St, North Sydney New South Wales 2060, Australia
John Hunter
Auto Repair
+61296601122
47 Greek St, Glebe New South Wales 2037, Australia
Newspapers in Sydney
Sydney Sun
Mass Media
+61292473500
Ste 202 Level 2, 111 Harrington St, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Kinokuniya
Bookstores, Cards & Stationery, Newspapers & Magazines
+61292627996
Level 2, 500 George St, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Quay Newsagency
Mass Media
+61292411027
Alfred St, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Pest Control in Sydney
Sydneys Best Pest Control
Pest Control
+611800819189
Level 45, 680 George St, World Square, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Mr Pesty
Pest Control
+61415557777
Roselands New South Wales 2196, Australia
Rentokil Pest Control
Pest Control
+611300307810
3-29 Birnie Avenue, Unit A1, Lidcombe New South Wales 2141, Australia
Plumbers in Sydney
Find the best qualified, assessed and vetted Plumbers in Sydney and the surrounding area on www.GreatAustralianTrades.com
Hello Plumbing
Plumbing
+611300303055
Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
GAP Trade Services
Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC, Plumbing, Water Heater Installation/Repair
+61448243905
63A Barnstaple Rd, Russell Lea New South Wales 2046, Australia
Optimised Plumbing Services
Plumbing, Water Heater Installation/Repair
+61411217174
Sydney New South Wales 2747, Australia
SeaSouth Plumbing & Hot Water
Plumbing
+61419788885
4 Naranga Ave, Engadine New South Wales 2233, Australia
Pendle Hill Plumbing Service
Plumbing, Water Heater Installation/Repair
+61411728434
3 Preston Rd, Old Toongabbie New South Wales 2146, Australia
Real Estate Agents in Sydney
You can make contact with the leading Real Estate Company Physis Realty www.PhysisRealty.com
Or contact another local Real Estate Agent
Restaurants in Sydney
South Steyne Floating Restaurant
Seafood, Venues & Event Spaces, Australian
+61292115999
1 Harbourside Jetty, Harbourside Jetty, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Social Brew Cafe
Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
+61295718792
224 Harris St, Pyrmont New South Wales 2009, Australia
Pendolino
Italian
+61292316117
412-414 George St, Shop 100, Level 2, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
The Meat and Wine Co – Sydney Darling Harbour
Restaurants
+61292119888
Darling Harbour Walk, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Oiden
Japanese
+61292671368
Shop 12, 537-551 George St, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Schools in Sydney
Julian Ashton Art School
Art Schools
+61292411641
117 George St, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
UTS Building 8 – Dr Chau Chak Wing Building
Colleges & Universities
14-28 Ultimo Rd, Ultimo New South Wales 2007, Australia
Screenwise
Drama Schools
+61292814484
84-86 Mary St, Suite 2 & 3, Surry Hills New South Wales 2010, Australia
Broadway Bass & Guitar Lessons
Musical Instruments & Teachers, Language Schools
+61432714766
1077/185-211 Broadway, Ultimo New South Wales 2007, Australia
Macquarie University
Colleges & Universities
+61298509929
Bldg E3A, Macquarie University, Balaclava Rd, Level 2, North Ryde New South Wales 2113, Australia
Solicitors in Sydney
Holding Redlich
Lawyers
+61280830388
19 Martin Pl, Level 65, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Heathfield Grosvenor
General Litigation, Divorce & Family Law, Employment Law
+61280057388
Level 21, 133 Castlereagh St, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Herd & Associates
Lawyers
+61293321055
233 Darlinghurst Rd, #1, Darlinghurst New South Wales 2010, Australia
Cleary Hoare Solicitors
Lawyers
+61292625550
16-20 Barrack St, Level 6, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Migration Downunder
Lawyers
+61294195411
815 Pacific Hwy, Suite 603, Level 6, Chatswood New South Wales 2067, Australia
Supermarkets in Sydney
Thai Kee IGA Supermarket
International Grocery
+61292113150
Level 1, 9-13 Hay St, Haymarket New South Wales 2000, Australia
Aldi
Grocery
55-73 Oxford St, Darlinghurst New South Wales 2010, Australia
Harris Farm Markets
Grocery
+6193943280
61-67 Hall St, Bondi Beach New South Wales 2026, Australia
Woolworths
Grocery
+61287367467
61-79 Quay St, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
IGA X-press
Grocery
+61292215925
50 Bridge St, Shop 19, Sydney New South Wales 2000, Australia
Vets in Sydney
Alexandria Veterinary Hospital
Veterinarians
+61296984120
138-142 Botany Rd, Shop 1, Alexandria New South Wales 2015, Australia
Cremorne Veterinary Hospital
Veterinarians
+61299531090
73A Spofforth St, Mosman New South Wales 2088, Australia
Surry Hills Veterinary Hospital
Veterinarians
+61296993951
419 Cleveland St, Redfern New South Wales 2016, Australia
Summer Hill Village Vet
Veterinarians
+61297972555
29 Grosvenor Cres, Summer Hill New South Wales 2130, Australia
Vetfriends Animal Hospital
Veterinarians
+61298094788
130 Quarry Rd, Ryde New South Wales 2112, Australia