Sydney

Sydney city sparkles like a jewel, luring migrants with it's heady mixture of incredible natural beauty, sophisticated culture and thriving economic environment.
This major, global cultural and economic centre has been ranked at number 11 in the world for economic opportunity by The Global Cities Index. As well as being a major player on the world stage, Sydney boasts what was labelled by Captain Arthur Phillip in one of his first reports back to England as "without exception the finest harbour in the world". Add to this the 70 gorgeous beaches that can be found on Sydney's coastline, the city's world class entertainment, dining and shopping options and you have yourself a pretty incredible spot.
There are still factors to take into account when considering Sydney as a place to live and work, which include heavy traffic congestion and a comparatively high cost of living. This is somewhat compensated by the fact that workers earn the seventh highest wage levels of any city in the world.
Sydney hosts several world class festivals throughout the year including the famous New Year's Eve celebrations, The Sydney Mardi Gras and The Royal Easter Show.

The verdict: When it comes to lifestyle, entertainment and economic opportunity it doesn't get much better. However, if waiting in traffic and expensive house prices aren't your thing you may want to consider all of your options. Some outer suburbs still offer beautiful surroundings and access to great facilities without the price tag and the congestion.

What are the prominent industries?

Sydney boasts an advanced market economy with particular strengths in manufacturing, finance and tourism. In addition to these, other prominent industries include healthcare and social assistance, professional services, retail and insurance.

What is the area famous for?

? Sydney leapt onto the world stage in 2000 when the city hosted what was labelled by the President of the International Olympic Committee as "the best Olympic games ever".
? Many successful Hollywood blockbusters have been filmed in Sydney including Mission Impossible II, The Matrix and The Great Gatsby.
? Sydney's stunning harbour is actually the largest natural harbour in the world.
? Since the year 2000 Sydney has been ranked in the top 15 cities in the world every year for Tourism.

Population Info:

Sydney is now home to an estimated 4.4 million people , 1.5 million of whom were born overseas, making Sydney one of the most multicultural cities in the world. This population of Sydneysiders is split up into 658 suburbs in 40 local government areas.

Some key landmarks in the area:

? Known as one of the world's most renowned pieces of modern architecture and design is the World Heritage listed Sydney Opera House.
? The iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge was completed in 1932 and consists of 39,000 tonnes of structural steel, spanning Sydney Harbour between Dawes Point and Milson's Point.
? The impressive Queen Victoria Building, completed in 1898, was designed in typical Romanesque Revival fashion and now houses a multitude of boutique and speciality shops.