Life in Sydney
Facts about the most loved city in Australia
- 100 known beaches for swimming, surfing and basking
- 32% population of Sydney were born overseas
- 5.5 million population estimated in 2025
- 35% of Australian GDP is contributed by Sydney
- One of the world’s most liveable cities in 2019
- Rugby is the most popular sport in Sydney
- 250 Languages are spoken in Sydney
- Sydney is first choice of global companies in Australia
Accommodation costs in Sydney
Accommodation costs vary depending on where you choose to live. Use the following as a guide:
- Hostels and Guesthouses - $90 to $150 per week
- Shared Rental - $95 to $215 per week
- Homestay - $235 to $325 per week
- Rental - $185 to $440 per week
- Boarding schools - $11,000 to $22,000 a year
Living Expenses in Sydney
You should also consider the following expenses:
- Groceries and eating out - $140 to $280 per week
- Gas, electricity - $10 to $20 per week
- Phone and Internet - $15 to $30 per week
- Public transport - $30 to $60 per week
- Car (after purchase) - $150 to $260 per week
- Entertainment - $80 to $150 per week
Major Attractions
There is always something to do in Sydney! Watch the slide show and click on a link that interests you.
- Art Gallery of NSW
- Bondi to Bronte Coastal Walk
- Royal National Park
- Manly Ferry
- Sydney Harbour Bridge
- Sydney Opera House
- Botanic Gardens & Mrs Macquarie’s Chair
- Chinatown
- Sydney Tower Eye
- Queen Victoria Building
- Taronga Zoo
- Sydney Aquarium
- The Rocks
- Darling Harbour
