Sydney Central Business District
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Sydney Central Business District is the pulsing economic, historic, and cultural heart of Australia's largest city. With iconic landmarks, glistening harbourfronts, world-class shopping, and a dynamic culinary scene, it draws both business travellers and tourists from around the globe.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
16,667
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.86°, 151.21°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
92
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$3,996
Local Cost
$2,465
Local Income
$4,400
Cashless
95
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
114 Mbps
Upload
88 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
786
Coworking
7
Cafes
418
Nightlife
232
Parks
129
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
3674.0
Airport
RSE
Distance
5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 466 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 93/100.