Our local area boasts an ever-evolving population and offers various career paths. In 2021/22, health care and social assistance was the largest employer with approximately one fifth of jobs located here.
Sydney city center is only two hours from charming villages, towering rock formations and ancient forests – perfect places for bush tucker-picking along city streets and cultural experiences at world-class museums and neighbourhood galleries.
1. The Harbour
Sydney’s iconic waterway serves as an incredible backdrop to this remarkable city, boasting stunning natural features, internationally acclaimed architecture and unspoiled beaches – the ideal combination for making this vibrant city.
Discover an engineering marvel, the Harbour Bridge. Made of granite quarried from NSW’s South Coast, take a stroll across it or climb to its southern pylon lookout for breathtaking views over Sydney CBD.
Walk around the historic Rocks neighborhood for an enjoyable stroll through eighteenth-century colonial structures and pubs lining cobbled lanes, along with guided tours that reveal tales of convicts, soldiers and sailors who once resided here.
Discover Sydney Harbor from twilight or dawn with a breakfast, lunch or dinner cruise. Or dine with unparalleled waterfront views at Walsh Bay’s The Gantry or at Aster at InterContinental Sydney rooftop bar Aster!
2. The Mountains
The Mountains lie only 90 minutes west of Sydney and have become one of Australia’s premier tourist destinations. Hikers can explore their expansive network of trails that weave through valleys carved by time, towering cliffs, and distant tops offering views over vast eucalypt forests that give this region its signature blue hue.
Katoomba is the main tourist destination, boasting many of its key sites within easy driving distance: Echo Point (Three Sisters) and Scenic World are within a few kilometres, as are Wentworth Falls and Blackheath a bit further out.
Train is the ideal way to explore the Blue Mountains. Trains leave Sydney’s Central Station frequently for Katoomba and from there local buses will transport visitors directly to scenic spots. Rental cars or tour groups may also provide service; Blue Mountains Transit runs these buses with the same ticketing system used by Sydney public transport systems.
3. The Beaches
Sydney may be known for its harbor, but it also boasts an amazing collection of stunning coastal and harbor beaches that range from peaceful and relaxing to bustling surfing spots – many offering incredible surfing conditions – with many offering nearby cafes offering amazing experiences.
Chowder Bay in Mosman offers stunning beaches with calm waters and vibrant snorkeling spots with vibrantly-hued crustaceans and molluscs, making it a favorite swimming spot among families. Balmoral also draws families picnicking from this well-heeled neighborhood across Middle Harbour to its long stretch of sheltered sand and jetty, where swimmers are provided safety by being shark netted, unlike other beaches in the area.
Bondi Beach is an idyllic retreat, beloved by both Sydneysiders and travelers who come here to take in its cafe-beach culture and watch some top surfers compete. When the tide rises high tide is particularly exciting with waves breaking over its wall into the pool – perfect for watching elite surfers perform! Additionally there is the ocean pool run by Bondi Icebergs club offering great waves-pool fun at high tide!
4. The City
Sydney, as one of Australia’s biggest and most vibrant cities, offers many surprises. Discover hidden restaurants along historic laneways; marvel at iconic structures on Sydney Harbour; enjoy an unending calendar of events; discover golden sands, turquoise oceans and dewy green rainforests within driving distance; while museums and galleries showcase classical, contemporary, Aboriginal art and more!
Sydney accounts for nearly three-fourths of New South Wales’ manufacturing labour force and two-thirds of service sector employment in New South Wales. Furthermore, Sydney benefits from strong financial services sectors, international business networks and tourism activities that contribute significantly to its economy.
Sydney boasts a diverse population with more than 40% born overseas. Residents work hard and play hard; they value life deeply, taking great care in communities and the environment – as well as making positive contributions themselves. Sydney provides high quality of life, boasting low crime rates and great public transport options; making you quickly feel at home in Sydney.
