Sydney

Things to do in Sydney-Inner

Climb the harbour bridge, take in a show at the Opera House or cruise the harbour or the Parramatta River. Body surf in one of the many beautiful beaches or take in the water views as you dine out on Sydney’s cosmopolitan cuisine. There are also plenty of historic sites, bayside parks and gardens, harbourside walks, and lush national parks. Sydney also provides great access to the Blue Mountains to the west and the wine-growing region of the Hunter Valley to the north.

History of Sydney-Inner

Thousands of Aboriginal people lived in the Sydney region when it became the site of the first Australian settlement – a penal colony – in January 1788. The settlement brought disease to the indigenous community and many also resisted British settlement and within thirty years the population dwindled to only a few hundred. Convicts built Sydney’s first buildings, roads and bridges. The first commercial developments followed and the first suburbs sprang up in the 1840s when free settlers, mostly from Britain, arrived. More arrived in the 1850s when gold was discovered but the real growth occurred toward the end of the 1900s when tramways and railways were developed. The Harbour Bridge was finished in 1932 which spurred further growth and immigration has continued ever since from Europe and more recently Asia, giving Australia is cosmopolitan feel.

Landmark in Sydney-Inner

Sydney must-sees are the Sydney Harbour Bridge and iconic Opera House. Nearby is the historic area known as The Rocks, site of the first European Settlement, the Royal Botanic Gardens and for a view of the city, Centrepoint Tower’s observation deck. Families should not miss the harbourside development of Darling Habour with its shopping, dining and amusements for the kids, or a ferry ride to Manly, Luna Park, Taronga Zoo or a RiverCat trip down the Parramatta River. Them there is the famous Bondi Beach and the nightlife of Oxford Street in Sydney’s east and in the west, Sydney Olympic Park, site of the 2000 Olympic games. Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park is a vast native bushland in Sydney’s northern suburbs, and most northerly is Palm Beach, location of Australian TV soap

Restaurants & Cafes in Sydney-Inner

With its cosmopolitan culture, harbour views, fresh produce, and multicultural heritage, the options for dining in Sydney are endless. Some of the prominent dining precincts with top views include the Overseas Passenger Terminal in West Circular Quay, Woolloomooloo Wharf, or Cockle Bay Wharf and King Street Wharf at Darling Harbour. Great beachside eating spots include Bondi Balmoral and Manly Beaches and for innovative dining, cheap eats and great cafes head to Surry Hills and Darlinghurst and Newtown.

Sports & Fitness in Sydney-Inner

Rugby League, Cricket, Soccer and Netball are popular Sydney sports and the city also hosts track and field events at Telstra Stadium at Sydney Olympic. Sydney also has Sydney Football Stadium and the neighbouring Sydney Cricket Ground just east of the CBD. Sydney Harbour is also the place for recreational boating and yacht racing and is the starting point of the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and its many sporting events also take place on its beaches. There are many public sport, fitness and swimming facilities across the city and many holiday apartments have private gyms and swimming pools for residents.

Transport in Sydney-Inner

Sydney has extensive bus train and ferry networks. Trains and buses operate across most of the city and outer suburbs and ferries take commuters to harbourside and Parramatta River destinations. Circular Quay is the main ferry wharf and is also the place to catch interconnecting buses and trains. Central Station is the place to catch trains to regional areas. Sydney also has a light rail line running from Central Station to Lilyfield stopping at popular tourist destinations along the way and there is also a monorail which runs in a loop around Darling Harbour and the main CBD shopping precinct. Kingsford Smith International Airport is Sydney’s main airport and is located in the Suburb of Mascot. Car travel is also very popular among Sydney residents.

Real Estate & Design in Sydney-Inner

Sydney’s CBD is packed with skyscrapers and historic sandstone buildings, is dotted with parks and is surrounded by more than 300 suburbs. Newer business districts have also evolved including Parramatta in the West, and North Sydney, North Ryde and Chatswood in the North. Rent-A-Home.com.au has a wide selection of holiday accommodation in Sydney, including holiday rentals in Sydney, holiday apartments and holiday homes in Sydney. We also have Corporate Accommodation in Sydney and Serviced Apartments in Sydney.

Sydney facts & figures

Housing

Dwellings

Total Dwellings

7,688

Flat/Unit/Apartment

81%

Separate house

0%

Semi/Terrace

3%

Nature of occupancy

Rented

42%

Fully Owned

13%

Purchasing

6%

Demographics

Population Size

Total

29992

Statistics

Males

54%

Females

46%

Median age

34

Mean Household size

2.1

Median weekly household income

$800-$999

Family Statistics

Never Married

38%

Married

42%

Divorced

6%

Widowed

3%

Separated

2%

Occupation

Total Employed

27%

Managers and Administrators

54%

Professionals

5%

Semi Professional

4%

Tradespersons and Related Workers

1%

White Collar workers

7%

Unskilled Workers

2%

Work Force

Total Workforce

8,628

Full-time Workers

68%

Part-time Workers

24%

Unemployed

6%

Education

Total Students

3,841

Primary/Pre School

7%

Secondary Education

10%

TAFE

22%

University

62%

All data and demographic information provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Copyright in ABS Data resides with the Commonwealth of Australia. Used here with permission. For more information visit www.abs.gov.au