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Living in Sydney: the ultimate expat guide

Everything you need to know for a successful life in Sydney.

Guide updated byDebi McLeod, on 21 August 2025

As a global city, Sydney attracts expatriates in large numbers every year. Located in Southeast Australia, it is the country's biggest financial and trade hub, thus providing many professional opportunities to expatriates in several fields.

Sydney is also known to be one of the world's cities where wages are the highest, thus providing quality living to expatriates. So why not make Sydney your new home?

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I am a former journalist who has worked as a communications and public relations consultant across a range of industries. I have lived in Melbourne, Sydney, and London and I have also enjoyed a diverse career in the not-for-profit sector, where I worked on projects across Australia, Asia, and the Pacific.

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