Sydney, New South Wales

Australia

Regional capital33.8678° S, 151.2073° E

Sydney is a major city located in Australia, within the province of New South Wales. With a population of 5,557,233, it is the most populous city in the country.

Population5,557,233

ProvinceNew South Wales

Coordinates33.8678° S, 151.2073° E

CountryAustralia

Rank in Australia#1 of 19,231

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Nearest Airports

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

SYDInternational

9.1 km away

Sydney Bankstown Airport

BWURegional

20.9 km away

Holsworthy (Military) Airport

YSHWLocal

27.5 km away

About Sydney

Situated at coordinates -33.86785° latitude and 151.20732° longitude, Sydney lies in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 58 meters and operates under the Australia/Sydney timezone. Nearby cities include Blacktown, Castle Hill, Auburn, Baulkham Hills, and Bankstown.

Sydney ranks #1 out of 12,767 cities in Australia by population. It is the largest city in the country, surpassing Melbourne, which has a population of 5,350,705.

Cities in New South Wales

As the capital of New South Wales, Sydney is the top city among 3,816 in the province. It is supported by extensive infrastructure, including 45 hospitals, 319 schools, 19 universities, and 1,550 parks.

Newcastle508,437 Central Coast346,596 Wollongong280,153 Maitland89,597 Coffs Harbour78,759 Port Macquarie51,965 Blacktown46,942 Tamworth43,874 Dubbo43,516 Orange41,920

Nearby Cities

In the vicinity of Sydney, there are 20 cities and towns within 25 km.

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Sydney Central Business DistrictNeighborhood · 25,654 inhab.

0.3 km

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Darling HarbourNeighborhood

0.6 km

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Millers PointNeighborhood · 1,599 inhab.

1 km

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BarangarooNeighborhood · 193 inhab.

1 km

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The RocksVillage · 2,054 inhab.

1 km

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HaymarketNeighborhood · 9,587 inhab.

1.2 km

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East SydneyNeighborhood

1.2 km

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WoolloomoolooNeighborhood · 4,174 inhab.

1.2 km

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PyrmontNeighborhood · 13,549 inhab.

1.3 km

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Dawes PointNeighborhood · 459 inhab.

1.3 km

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ChinatownNeighborhood

1.3 km

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UltimoNeighborhood · 7,410 inhab.

1.4 km

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Kings CrossNeighborhood

1.6 km

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Potts PointNeighborhood · 12,168 inhab.

1.7 km

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DarlinghurstNeighborhood · 12,073 inhab.

1.7 km

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Balmain EastNeighborhood · 1,879 inhab.

1.8 km

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Surry HillsNeighborhood · 15,828 inhab.

1.8 km

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Elizabeth BayNeighborhood · 5,270 inhab.

1.9 km

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Rushcutters BayNeighborhood · 2,534 inhab.

2.1 km

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Garden IslandNeighborhood

2.2 km

Universities in Sydney

Sydney is home to 2 universities and higher education institutions.

University	Founded	Type	QS
Actors Centre Australia	—	—	—
Sydney Community College	—	—	—

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Largest cities in Australia

#1 Sydney5,557,233 #2 Melbourne5,350,705 #3 Brisbane2,780,063 #4 Perth2,309,338 #5 Adelaide1,469,163

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sydney?

The population of Sydney is 5,557,233.

In which province/state is Sydney located?

Sydney is located in the province of New South Wales.

What are the coordinates of Sydney?

The coordinates of Sydney are -33.86785° latitude and 151.20732° longitude.

What is the elevation of Sydney?

The elevation of Sydney is 58 meters.

What is the nearest airport to Sydney?

The nearest airport to Sydney is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

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