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Sydney
City in Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
Sydney, Nova Scotia is a scenic gateway to Cape Breton Island, set along the picturesque Sydney Harbour. The city blends maritime charm with a strong cultural heritage and boasts a welcoming small-town atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Nova Scotia
Population
29,904
Time Zone
America/Halifax
Coordinates
46.14°, -60.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
86
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$2,005
Local Cost
$1,302
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
82
English
98
Temperature
6.6°C
Summer Avg
16.3°C
Winter Avg
-2.6°C
Record High
29.0°C
Record Low
-20.8°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1223 mm
Internet Speed
397 Mbps
Upload
366 Mbps
Latency
2 ms
City Vibrancy
25
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
3
Parks
15
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YQY
Distance
11 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 7 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 2025-12-05.
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 85/100.
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