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About Sydney

Life in sydney

Climate

Sydney offers a moderate climate that allows you to enjoy the outdoors all year round. The hottest months are January and February with the average temperature ranging from 18°C to 26°C. The coldest month is July ranging from an average temperature of 6°C to 17°C. The average summer temperature is around 25°C but on a hot day it can sometimes reach 40°C. For further information, visit weatherzone.com.au

Lifestyle

Australian people are known for being relaxed, easy-going and friendly with a love for life and the outdoors.  Sydney is a multicultural city and is host to a large number of festivals and cultural events. Every day greetings include “hello” or “hi” and “How are you going?” which translates into  “How are you?”. You may be offered a “shout”, which means that someone is paying for your meal or drink. If you “shout” then you will pay. To find out more about Sydney and What’s On, visit our What's On in Sydney page.

Nightlife

Sydney offers a sophisticated and lively nightlife. There are many great pubs, restaurants, nightclubs, live entertainment and comedy. For the latest nightclub information, concert listings and event reviews visit the Liveguide events pages for Sydney. 
Eating out in Sydney is also an exciting experience, as there is a wide variety of different ethnic cuisine on offer including Chinese, Indian, Italian, Malaysian, Thai, Mexican, Lebanese or Australian. To find out more about the restaurants in Sydney visit www.yourrestaurants.com or visit the blog Grab your fork, to read about the dining experiences of one of Sydney's best food bloggers.

Shopping

Sydney offers a great mix of boutiques, shopping centres and award-winning designer labels, making it a truly international shopping destination. To find out more about shopping in Sydney, visit the Sydney City Councils special shopping in Sydney website. The site features lots of helpful information and includes maps and sizing charts.

Clothing

The people of Sydney enjoy a relaxed lifestyle and generally favour casual dress in most situations, although there are lots of occasions for dressing up as well. Light clothes are needed for summer months but evenings can be cool, so jackets or light knitwear will also be required. You will need heavier and warmer clothing for winter in Sydney.

Sport

Many Australians enjoy both playing and watching a wide range of sport, from cricket and tennis to rugby league and soccer. Water sports are popular because of the close proximity to beaches, the harbour and the good weather.  We offer a sports club on Friday afternoons in which our students can participate. For a list of sport and fitness facilities in Sydney visit the Citysearch directory.

Religion

As Sydney is a multicultural city, you will be able to find places of worship for almost all beliefs. Sydney and its suburbs have many churches, temples, shrines and mosques. The Yellowpages and Citysearch websites are a good place to look for one close to your home.