6 Little-Known Facts about Sydney, The Harbour City of Australia

Sydney has so much to offer, from its historical beginnings to modern updates. One of the globe’s most popular tourist destinations, amazing places to visit in Sydney seem boundless. Still, there are some little facts about Sydney in Australia that you probably don’t know. 

Let’s check out six of them to know more about this beautiful, bustling harbor city on the coast. 

Sydney is The 12th Most Expensive City In The World

As one of the most expensive cities in the world, Sidney has property prices among some of the highest worldwide. For instance, the real estate in this city averages US$8.717 per square meter. 

Other than that, Point Piper in the east of Sydney has become the ninth most high-priced street globally. It costs an average of US$16.840 per square meter. So, if you want to purchase a house in this area, it will cost you about US$5.53 million each. 

Drive on one of these luxury streets to experience how Australia’s richest people live. Or else, another classy experience would be admiring the best view of the Sydney skyline, a breathtaking 360^o view from the Sydney Tower Eye.

Despite the soaring cost of living, Sydney is also ranked 10^th worldwide in livability – a wonderful place to live. 

The Sydney Fish Market is the 3rd Largest in the Southern Hemisphere

Sydney Fish Market – iconic Australia’s Home of Seafood – is one of the 3^rd largest fish markets in the Southern Hemisphere and the world’s 3^rd largest. 

You can visit Sydney Harbour – Blackwattle Bay, Pyrmont – to experience an authentic working fish market. What to expect? There are a lot of seafood retailers, the wholesale seafood auction, the working jetty, Sydney Seafood School, etc. Also, you can find more cafes, bars, restaurants, a gourmet deli, a bakery and a butcher, a greengrocer, and more. 

If you plan to visit this market by Sydney Light Trail, you can catch it from Central Station, Haymarket, and Sydney Darling Harbour. 

There are more than 100 beaches within easy reach of Sydney

One of the most known facts about Sydney in Australia is its beaches – over 100 beaches within its easy-to-reach city limits. Some of the most popular beaches in Australia are Bondi Beach, Bronte Beach, Coogee Beach, and Manly Beach.  

You can get sandy while swimming, surfing, playing, having a picnic, or simply resting or eating. Another unique experience is the cliff-top coastal walk to visit other best beaches in with stunning views along the way. 

Sydney Harbor Bridge has a unique nickname

A massive steel arched bridge, Sydney Harbor Bridge is known as the “Coathanger”, especially by the locals.  Other popular nicknames are, among others, ‘Iron Rack’ and ‘Sydney Brace’, not to mention ‘Iron Lung’, as it opened various and long employment opportunities during the development. 

This bridge is the iconic landmark that functions to connect the central business district and the suburban areas that sit north of the harbor. 

The world’s well-known Sydney Opera House is another iconic architecture nearby. Also, never miss visiting the Queen Victoria Building in Sydney, a heritage-listed late 19th-century structure famous as one of the most prestigious shopping plazas.

People who come from Sydney are called “Sydneysiders”

“Sydneysiders” is the nickname for Sydney locals or those from this city. A multicultural hub, Sydney is one of the world’s most global cities.  About 31.7% (or more than one-third) of the population was born overseas, and about half of the citizens are first and second-generation immigrants. 

You can imagine how diverse the culture is and how interesting it is to experience it. If you want to enjoy the heart of Sydney from up close, go to the popular urban park named Sydney Hyde Park, a famous spot for strolling and having picnics. 

Sydney Hosted the 2000 Olympics

Sydney became the proud host of the world’s biggest sports party – the 24^th Olympic Games – from September 15 to October 1, 2000. This big game celebration welcomed almost 11,000 participating athletes, featuring 300 sports events awarded a record of 926 medals. 

The above distinct facts about Sydney in Australia have projected this city’s global image as a sophisticated – highly urbanized city – with a multicultural (or culturally diverse) worth visiting and experiencing. You’re going to love this city even from the very first glance.