Top Ten Reasons to Relocate to Sydney
Whether you’re relocating to Sydney for work purposes, or on your own accord, Sydney is an incredible place to live.
The beaches. Undoubtably one of Sydney’s greatest asset is its beautiful and extensive coastline. You can walk all the way from Palm Beach, to the iconic Bondi beach, and continue all the way down to Malabar, passing many secluded beaches and secret spots along the way. Most beaches are safe to swim at, with lifeguards on site and warm waters in the summer.
Sydney has a temperate climate with warm summers, mild winters, and very low incident of severe natural disaster. You can enjoy beautiful sunny weather most of the year, and in summer you can spend time soaking up the sun at the beach.
Food. Being a multicultural city, Sydney has a vast array of cuisines to choose from, whether your preference is for fine dining or local cafes, there’s something for everyone. Many fine dining venues feature exquisite views of famous Sydney landmarks, such as the Sydney Opera House or Harbour Bridge, making your dining experience even more special.
Sydney’s culture is vibrant and exciting, with festivals such as The Sydney Festival, Vivid Sydney Festival, the Royal Easter Show and Sculpture by the Sea hosted annually. On a local level, many council areas host art exhibitions, night markets, Sunday markets and events regularly. There’s always something fun and exciting to check out so you’ll never be bored.
Sydney has exceptional education options, with students travelling from all over the world to attend its prestigious universities. Whether you are looking at education for yourself or your children – you can have faith that the education will be delivered to the highest standard.
If gardens and parks are your thing, you have many options close to the city, such as the Royal Botanical Gardens, Chinese Garden of Friendship, Centennial Park and Hyde Park. You are free to roam at these at your leisure any time you like.
If you feel like escaping the city for a day trip or weekend away, Sydney is very close to many getaway destinations, such as the beautiful countryside of the Southern Highlands and Hunter Valley, coastal hotspots of the Central Coast and Wollongong, and the Blue Mountains. These destinations are only a one or two hour drive away, and make for the perfect location to reset and refresh.
Sydney’s extensive public transport networks features buses, trains, ferries and light rails to help you get around the city. Paying for travel is easy – you can use an opal card or pay with your debit or credit card when you tap on or off. You can also catch the train all the way to the Central Coast, Wollongong and the Blue Mountains.
Sydney is a clean and very safe city, with one of the world’s lowest crime rates. Almost every street in the city is covered by CCTV, security personnel are at every bar and hotel, and emergency services are only one call away.
You’re not alone in your journey. Moving to a new city can be nerve racking, however Sydney is an incredibly diverse and multicultural city with a large proportion of the population born abroad. Hundreds of thousands of people relocate to Sydney ever year, and you will meet many people from all walks of life who you may share similar experiences with and form lifelong friendships.
