Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
106K
Population
29 km2
Area
373 Mbps
Internet
America/Glace_Bay
Timezone
YQY (11km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Sydney is the capital city of the state of New South Wales, and is the most populous city in Australia. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour and extends about 80 kilometres (50 mi) from the Pacific Ocean in the east to the Blue Mountains in the west, and about 80 kilometres (50 mi) from Ku-ring-gai Chase Nat...
QUICK FACTS
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
373 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
A mid-sized city of 105,968 people
INFRASTRUCTURE
781 total POIs 26.5 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
41
Cafes
21
Bars
6
Fast Food
41
Shopping
Supermarkets
13
Convenience
21
Shopping Malls
8
Healthcare
Hospitals
5
Clinics
5
Pharmacies
18
Education
Schools
44
Universities
3
Libraries
3
Recreation
Parks
57
Playgrounds
24
Sports
21
Cinemas
3
Museums
11
Theatres
4
Transport
Fuel Stations
24
Services
Banks
21
ATMs
6
Post Offices
9
Police
10
Fire Stations
19
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
373 Mbps
Download
190 Mbps
Upload
12ms
Latency
1,349
Tests
485
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jul
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4°
M
9°
A
14°
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18°
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19°
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14°
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9°
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D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 8.7 C Range: -1.7 - 19 C Rain: 1,272 mm/year Sunshine: 2,432 h/year
CITY SCORES
84.1
Nomad Index
D
Livability
37.5
Culture
46.3
Overall
AIRPORT
YQY
Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
11 km from center
Very close — ~17 min ride
FUN FACTS
Sydney is the capital city of the state of New South Wales, and is the most populous city in Australia.
The estimated population in June 2024 was 5,557,233, which is about 66% of the state's population.
The city's nicknames include the Emerald City and the Harbour City.
The traditional custodians of the land on which modern Sydney stands are the clans of the Darug, Dharawal and Eora.
During his first Pacific voyage in 1770, James Cook charted the eastern coast of Australia, making landfall at Botany Bay.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Sydney known for?
Sydney is a city in Nova Scotia. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Sydney?
Sydney has an average download speed of 373 Mbps and upload speed of 190 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Sydney?
Sydney has an average year-round temperature of approximately 8.7 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Sydney?
Sydney is served by YQY (Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport), approximately 11 km from the city center.
What is the population of Sydney?
The population of Sydney is approximately 106K.
What infrastructure does Sydney have?
Sydney has 781 mapped points of interest, including 41 restaurants, 5 hospitals, 44 schools.
What country is Sydney in?
Sydney is located in Nova Scotia.
