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Sydney

City in New South Wales, Australia

Overview

Sydney, Australia's largest city, dazzles with its iconic harbour, beautiful beaches, and cosmopolitan dining scene. It combines striking modern architecture with laid-back coastal vibes and a dynamic arts community. The city is a gateway to both urban adventures and stunning nature.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
6,619
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.87°, 151.21°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
86
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
93
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$4,450
Local Cost
$2,480
Local Income
$3,900
Cashless
97
English
99
Temperature
18.7°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
14.5°C
Record High
39.9°C
Record Low
6.0°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
887 mm
Internet Speed
129 Mbps
Upload
94 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
877
Coworking
8
Cafes
471
Nightlife
266
Parks
132
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
3918.0
Airport
RSE
Distance
5 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 962 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 96/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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