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Why is Sydney a popular place to live in?
INFOGRAPHIC: There’s no denying that Sydney is home to one of the most picturesque harbours in the world. In fact, millions of tourists find their way to the Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Opera House each year to enjoy the view and culturally diverse activities.
Why is Sydney a popular place to live in?
INFOGRAPHIC: There’s no denying that Sydney is home to one of the most picturesque harbours in the world. In fact, millions of tourists find their way to the Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Opera House each year to enjoy the view and culturally diverse activities.
But Sydney isn’t only popular for its beauty — the sprawling state capital of NSW boasts great things when it comes to improving its population’s livelihood.
Here are some of the reasons that has allowed Sydney to maintain its status as one of the best cities in the world to live in.
Affordable public transport
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Sydney is Australia’s most populated city, with an estimated population density of 400 people per square kilometre.
Naturally, moving this large population around is crucial to keeping the city’s economy thriving – and this is where Sydney’s comprehensive public transport network comes in.
Sydney’s public transport in the world is among the most affordable in the world.
Poor traffic
The downside for Sydneysiders is that the city usually suffers from poor traffic, with volumes typically reaching its peak during the summer season.
Low unemployment rate
According to the ABS labour force survey and Centrelink data, Sydney’s unemployment rate is at 2.46 per cent for the March 2019 quarter. This is well below the national average, which is at 5.1 per cent.
The 2019 census reveals that among the 171,427 local resident workers, 47.8 per cent are professionals and managerial-level workers. The remaining 52 per cent include clerical, administrative, community and personal service, sales, technicians trade and other skilled labourers.
Best for job opportunities
Sydney’s low unemployment rate is most likely influenced by the host of job opportunities that workers may choose from – and it’s not just Sydneysiders. The city’s sprawling economy paves the way for businesses to succeed and expand and opens more employment opportunities for Sydneysiders and migrants.
High cost of living
Sydney’s sprawling economy also has its downsides, particularly in the cost of living.
Despite high income-earning opportunities, Sydney’s cost of living is one of the highest among other Australian cities – and it doesn’t help that property values are just as high.
Best for beach lovers
When it comes to leisure activities, especially of the beach variety, Sydneysiders have easy access to over 100 beaches.
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