City Profile

Sydney, Australia

Sydney is Australia's largest city and a global financial center with unparalleled lifestyle. The iconic Harbour City offers perfect climate, beach lifestyle, and a thriving tech scene. Ideal for entrepreneurs combining first-class quality of life with access to APAC markets.

Region: asia-pacificClimate Zone: subtropicalUpdated: 2025-01-05Data Version: 2026-02medium

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Lat -33.86785 / Lon 151.20732

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Residency Quick Facts

Entry Rule

Residency Path

4 Jahre, dann PR möglich

Top Personal Tax

Data Version

2026-02

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Climate

City Native

Climate Typesubtropical
Climate Comfort Score 1 54 score_1_5
Temp Summer Avg C26 c
Temp Winter Avg C13 c
Rainy MonthsFeb, Mar, Jun
Best MonthsSep, Oct, Nov, Apr, May

Sources: Open-Meteo Climate API (api);

Environment

Hybrid

Environment Quality Score 1 53 score_1_5
City Air Quality Referenceiqair_proxy
Air Policy Strengthmedium

Sources: World Air Quality Index (index); World Bank Governance Indicators (official_statistics);

Nature

Country Proxy

Nature Access Score 1 55 score_1_5
Coast AccessYes

Sources: World Bank Governance Indicators (official_statistics);

Cost of Living

Country Native

Cost Value Score 1 51 score_1_5
Col Index Ch 10085 index
Rent 1br Aud Min2200 aud
Rent 1br Aud Max3500 aud
Monthly Budget Aud Min4500 aud
Monthly Budget Aud Max7000 aud

Sources: World Bank PPP Indicators (official_statistics); Numbeo Cost of Living (crowdsourced);

Safety

Country Native

Safety Stability Score 1 54 score_1_5
Rule Of Law Bandhigh

Sources: Global Peace Index (index); World Bank Governance Indicators (official_statistics);

Healthcare

Country Native

Healthcare System Score 1 54 score_1_5
Healthcare Quality Bandexcellent

Sources: WHO Global Health Observatory (official_statistics);

Infrastructure

Hybrid

Infrastructure Connectivity Score 1 53 score_1_5
Internet Mbps50 mbps
Coworking Presencemany
International SchoolsYes

Sources: World Bank Governance Indicators (official_statistics); Ookla Speedtest Global Index (index); Google Places (api);

Social / Community

Country Native

Social Cultural Fit Score 1 55 score_1_5
English Accesshigh

Sources: World Bank Governance Indicators (official_statistics);

Education

Country Native

Education Access Score 1 55 score_1_5
International SchoolsYes

Sources: OECD Education at a Glance (official_statistics);

Residency Access

Country Native

Residency Access Score 1 51 score_1_5
Visa Option Count3 count
Entry Duration4 Jahre, dann PR möglich text

Sources: IATA Timatic (dataset); Official Immigration Authorities (documentation);

Residency Path

Country Native

Residency Path Score 1 51 score_1_5
Temporary Residence4 Jahre, dann PR möglich text
Permanent Residence AvailableNo

Sources: Official Immigration Authorities (documentation);

Taxes

Country Native

Tax Competitiveness Score 1 52 score_1_5
Personal Income Tax Estimated Pct30 pct

Sources: PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries (documentation);

Everyday Life

Country Proxy

Convenience Daily Life Score 1 53 score_1_5
Seasonalitymedium

Sources: World Bank Governance Indicators (official_statistics); Numbeo Cost of Living (crowdsourced);

Advantages

World-class quality of life and lifestyle
Strong tech and startup scene
English-speaking, Western business culture
Excellent climate (beach + city)
Strong legal certainty and IP protection
Gateway to Asia-Pacific

Disadvantages

Very high cost of living
Real estate extremely expensive
Timezone complicated for EU/US business
Visa process can be lengthy

Ideal For

Tech entrepreneurs with APAC focus
Fintech and SaaS startups
Lifestyle-oriented founders
Families with children

Not Ideal For

Budget startups (high costs)
EU-focused business (timezone)
Pure tax optimization

Field Intelligence

Housing: Surry Hills and Newtown for startup vibe. Eastern Suburbs for beach lifestyle. North Shore for families.
Banking: CBA, ANZ, NAB, Westpac as Big 4. Up and ING for modern banking experience.
Bureaucracy: ASIC for company formation (online in 1 day). ABN for freelancing. R&D Tax Incentive for tech.
Work: Fishburners (oldest startup hub), Stone & Chalk for fintech. Tech Sydney on Meetup.com.
Expat friction: Fishburners (oldest startup hub), Stone & Chalk for fintech. Tech Sydney on Meetup.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sydney ranked as top in Atlas?

No. Atlas provides profile data without ranking or recommendation logic.

When was the Sydney profile updated?

lastUpdated: 2025-01-05, dataVersion: 2026-02.

What source logic applies to Sydney?

Atlas follows official > index > proxy > crowdsourced. Crowdsourced is never primary.