Average daily high (top) and monthly rainfall (bottom), 2022–2024.
Things to do nearby
Sydney draws remote workers for high AUD salaries, an English-speaking base for Asia-Pacific business hours, and a beach-to-city lifestyle that offsets one of the world's higher costs of living.
Surry Hills — trendy cafes, close to CBD, young professionals
Bondi — beach lifestyle, cafes and coworking, weekend surf culture
Newtown — bohemian, arts scene, more affordable than the east
CBD — central and walkable, but pricier and corporate
Getting around
Extensive train, bus, and ferry network on an Opal card; the city is spread out so public transit matters; airport to CBD is about 13 minutes by train.
Getting there
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) ~6 kmNearest airport · nonstop routes →
Nancy Bird Walton, Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) ~47 kmAlso consider · nonstop routes →