Population : Over 4.2 million people
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Land area : Over 12,000 square kilometres
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Climate : Sydney's oceanic climate means warm summers and mild winters, with a temperature range between nine and sixteen degrees Celsius in winter and up to an average peak of 26 degrees Celsius in summer.
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Sydney: A great place to live!
- Sydney continues to regularly rank in the top ten of the widely respected Mercer Quality of Living Survey and the Economist's 'World's Most Livable Cities' survey.
- Sydney has one of the lowest city population densities and highest standards of living in the world.
- Seven of the top ten Australian attractions are in Sydney, according to the International Visitor Survey (led by the Opera House and Sydney shopping).
Sydney, Australia's oldest and largest city, is one of the most beautiful, cosmopolitan and safe metropolises in the world. Located on Australia's east coast, Sydney thrives on 240 days of sunshine and blue skies each year.
Sydney combines the best aspects of Australia in a world city. From beaches to bushland, unparalleled natural beauty to world-famous architecture, and a culture renowned for everything from fine food, music and the arts to nightlife and surfing, Sydney offers a lifestyle to suit everyone.
Cosmopolitan Way of Life
Positioned in the heart of Sydney, between the Central Business District and the student hubs of Glebe, Newtown and Surry Hills, the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) reflects the city around it; it is modern, multicultural and friendly. Located a short walk from Sydney's main train and bus terminal, Central railway station, efficient public transport means UTS students have all of Sydney at their doorstep. The 5,500- plus international students who currently attend UTS enjoy the best that Sydney and the Australian way of life have to offer.
Diversity
The centre of Sydney, where UTS is located, is a diverse and vibrant society. Almost half of city residents are aged between 20 and 40, and over a quarter are students. Both UTS and Sydney are renowned for cultures of acceptance, tolerance and diversity. With campuses stretching from the city centre to Chinatown and across the Harbour Bridge, UTS encompasses every aspect of Sydney, one of the most multicultural cities in the world. People of 180 different nationalities live in Sydney, speaking over 140 different languages.
Culture
As diverse as its people, Sydney has been shaped by many influences. Its culture, lifestyle and food bring together elements from all corners of the world. International art, music, film and cultural festivals fill Sydney's streets all year round. In cafes and restaurants across the city, Asian, European, African and American flavours are on offer. Sydney shopping caters to the full range of budgets and tastes with everything from designer boutiques and arcades to street markets and second-hand stores.
Global City
Sydney is recognised as Australia's world city and a prime driver of the Australian economy. The city is a national hub for global industries such as business, financial services, law, telecommunications and the media, and home to more regional and international business headquarters than any other city in Australia. Sydney is ranked as the most important world city in the Southern Hemisphere. In the city centre institutions such as the Reserve Bank of Australia, the Australian Stock Exchange and the NSW Parliament sit side by side with the regional headquarters of organisations such as IBM, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Citibank, and the World Bank.
