Moving to Sydney Australia - Facts about Sydney Australia for migrants and expats.

Situated in Oceania, known as the smallest continent and located between the Indian Ocean and South Pacific Ocean; Australia is the sixth largest country in the world. Australia is about the same size as the 48 mainland states of the United States of America and 50% larger than Europe though its population density is one of the lowest in the world.

Australia is a country of great diversity; with its population ( – 92% caucasian - 7% of Asians – 2% native Aboriginals), Languages (with English as the main one, Chinese and Italian), Religions (- Christianity as the main one – Hindus- Buddhists – Muslims), the culture which is founded on stories of battlers, Bushrangers, and brave soldiers. All these activities are as a result of a vibrant mix of cultures, and finally the wonderful weather - Australia is a country with a variety of weathers: from tropical to temperate climates, all depending on the regions; making it possible for people from every corner of the world to easily accommodate.

If you are moving to Australia, you might like to know more information about the country.  It is commonly said that most of the people who migrated to Australia came to the country looking for jobs and other business opportunities and finally settled down because of the love for the country. Many settlers in Australia were also sent to the island as convicted convicts!

Australia is divided into regions or states among which, New South Wales is known as the most populated one. Located in the south east part of the country, New South Wales is mostly made up of the famous and busy cities of Australia like Sydney: the capital of New South Wales and of the whole country.

Sydney, Australia: the Harbour city.

Wherever you are moving from and whatever you are up to, Sydney, Australia is the right place to be.

Sydney is Australias largest and oldest city and it was founded in 1788. Today Sydney has a population of 3.85 million with a density of 345 people per square kilometre. Sydney’s population represents about 20% of the whole country’s population.

Sydney is known as one of the most important and prosperous cities in Australia. The population amounts 4.2millions therefore Sydney’s a low population density compared to other big cities like New York that have a higher density. One of the most important things that make Sydney the place to be is the wonderful weather. There are four moderate seasons that can all be enjoyed in one day.

Another aspect that makes this city interesting is its education institutions; Sydney’s Universities are ranked among the top 500 in the world.

The most important thing to know is that the cost of living in Sydney is relatively not high given the fact that it is one of the best cities in the world. With its wide array of diversity of both modern and old architectural style, ranging from simple Francis greenways Georgian houses to Jorn Utzon’s Expressionist as well as Victorian houses, the accommodation system in Sydney is another important aspect that needs to be assessed if one is to move to Sydney for a long period. The system offers two categories of apartment renting:

* Furnished
* Unfurnished

But usually the people that are moving to Sydney for long opt for unfurnished apartments and the minimum lease agreement is 6 months, but you can go for a lease of up to a year. The cheapest rent for per apartment is usually A$100/week, and generally a minimum 4 weeks bond needs to be paid in advance and refundable when the apartment is returned back clean. To this rent cost is added both electricity and water bills.

The rental market property in Sydney has been extremely tight lately; therefore there has been housing shortages that have made it difficult to find a property. Therefore, it would be advisable to get help from a estate agent to make sure that you get a good deal.

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