Sydney
Australia • Oceania
Primary City: Sydney
Primary State/Province: New South Wales
Primary Language: English
Population: 5.5M
GDP: $398B • GDP per capita: $72,408
GAWC Class: 2
Global Rank
Power Score
% of Country Score
28.4%
Largest City
Largest metro area in Australia
Walkable Elite Quarters
Neighborhoods that clear the dense, historic, walkable, elite residential test.
From The Last of the Marylebones. 103 of 4,200+ metros clear the bar.
Key Statistics
Major Teams
15
Total Teams
26
Major Companies
27
Market Cap
$746B
Metro Stations
63
Commuter Rail
170
Universities
5
Michelin Stars
16
Cultural Events
3
Dimension Breakdown
| Dimension | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Major League Teams/Venues ↗ | 15 | #T-8 |
| Total Teams ↗ | 26 | #11 |
| Major Sporting Events ↗ | 5 | #T-31 |
| Major Companies ↗ | 27 | #T-34 |
| Market Cap Score ↗ | $746B | #42 |
| Cultural Events ↗ | 3 | #T-20 |
| Universities ↗ | 5 | #T-38 |
| Top Universities, Hospitals, & Research ↗ | 6 | #T-15 |
| Museums & Landmarks ↗ | 10 | #T-23 |
| Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure ↗ | 7 | #T-9 |
| Airport Score ↗ | 5.0 | #T-42 |
| Luxury Stars (Michelin) ↗ | 16.0 | #T-85 |
| Metro Stations ↗ | 63 | #91 |
| Commuter Rail Stations ↗ | 170 | #26 |
| Train Hubs ↗ | 2 | #T-18 |
| Skyscrapers ↗ | 54 | #35 |
Sports
Major League Teams/Venues
Aussie Rules • AFL
Greater Western Sydney Giants
Parramatta
Aussie Rules • AFL
Sydney Swans
Sydney
Rugby League • NRL
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Rugby League • NRL
Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks
Rugby League • NRL
Manly Warringah Sea Eagles
Rugby League • NRL
Parramatta Eels
Rugby League • NRL
Penrith Panthers
Rugby League • NRL
South Sydney Rabbitohs
Rugby League • NRL
Sydney Roosters
Rugby League • NRL
Wests Tigers
Rugby Union • Dom. Rugby Union
Waratahs
Notable Venues4 venues
Football
Accor Stadium
Sydney
Rugby Union
Stadium Australia
Sydney
Test Cricket
Sydney Cricket Ground
Sydney
Field Hockey
Sydney Olympic Park Hockey Centre
Sydney
Other Teams
Football/Soccer Teams7 teams
Football/Soccer • Australia
Central Coast Mariners
Sydney • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Australia
Sydney FC
Sydney • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Australia
Western Sydney Wanderers
Sydney • Level: 1
Football/Soccer • Australia
Macarthur FC
Sydney • Level: 1
W Football • A-League Women
Central Coast Mariners
Gosford
W Football • A-League Women
Sydney FC
Sydney
W Football • A-League Women
Western Sydney Wanderers
Sydney
Other Men’s Teams5 teams
Baseball • Minor Lg Base
Sydney Blue Sox
Sydney
Basketball • Int'l Basketball
Sydney Kings
Sailing • Other Sports
KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix
Sydney
T20 Cricket • Big Bash League
Sydney Sixers
T20 Cricket • Big Bash League
Sydney Thunder
Other Women’s Teams2 teams
W Netball • Other Women Sports
GIANTS Netball
Sydney
W Netball • Other Women Sports
NSW Swifts
Sydney
Major Sporting Events
Annual Sporting Events1 event
Sydney Marathon
Athletics Major Event
• Sydney
Championship Finals4 events
2023 Womens World Cup Final
Football Final
2023 • Sydney
2015 Asian Cup Final
Football Final
2015 • Sydney
2003 Rugby World Cup Final
Rugby Final
2003 • Sydney
2000 Summer Olympics
Olympics
2000 • Sydney
Tennis Majors15 events
Tennis Masters Cup
Tennis Premier Event
2001 • Sydney Super Dome
Australian Open
Tennis Major
1971 • White City Tennis Club
Australian Open
Tennis Major
1970 • White City Tennis Club
Australian Championships
Tennis Major
1966 • White City Tennis Club
Australian Championships
Tennis Major
1962 • White City Tennis Club
Australian Championships
Tennis Major
1958 • White City Tennis Club
Australian Championships
Tennis Major
1954 • White City Tennis Club
Australian Championships
Tennis Major
1951 • White City Tennis Club
Australian Championships
Tennis Major
1947 • White City Tennis Club
Australian Championships
Tennis Major
1940 • White City Tennis Club
Australian Championships
Tennis Major
1937 • White City Tennis Club
Australian Championships
Tennis Major
1934 • White City Tennis Club
Australian Championships
Tennis Major
1931 • White City Tennis Club
Australian Championships
Tennis Major
1928 • White City Tennis Club
Australian Championships
Tennis Major
1925 • White City Tennis Club
Major Fights1 event
Jack Johnson TKO 14 Tommy Burns
First Black Heavyweight Champion
1908 • Sydney Stadium
Top Companies
| # | Company | Valuation | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commonwealth Bank | $215B | Public |
| 2 | Westpac Banking | $98B | Public |
| 3 | Macquarie Group Limited | $66B | Public |
| 4 | CSL | $48B | Public |
| 5 | Goodman Group | $43B | Public |
| 6 | Woolworths Group | $32B | Public |
| 7 | Canva | $32B | Unicorn |
| 8 | Brambles | $22B | Public |
| 9 | Aristocrat | $21B | Public |
| 10 | Evolution Mining | $20B | Public |
| 11 | Atlassian | $18B | Public |
| 12 | IREN (Iris Energy) | $16B | Public |
Total Market Cap: $746B across 27 companies
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Annual Events
Sydney Mardi Gras
Sydney • Parade
Notable One-off Events
2008 World Youth Day
Sydney • Religious Celebrations
2007 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting
Sydney • International Summit
Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries3 items
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Sydney • Art
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
Sydney • Art
Australian Museum
Sydney • Science
Performing Arts Venues2 items
Sydney Opera House (Concert Hall)
Sydney • Concert Hall
Sydney Opera House (Joan Sutherland Theatre)
Sydney • Opera House
Parks, Zoos & Theme Parks4 items
Blue Mountains NP
Katoomba • Park/Garden
Centennial Park
Sydney • Park/Garden
Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney
Sydney • Park/Garden
Taronga Zoo
Sydney • Zoo
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities5 entries
University of New South Wales
Sydney, Australia
University of Sydney
Sydney, Australia
University of Technology Sydney
Sydney, Australia
Macquarie University
Sydney, Australia
Western Sydney University
Greater Western Sydney, Australia
Top 250 Hospitals2 entries
Royal North Shore Hospital
St. Leonards • Hospital
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Camperdown • Hospital
Infrastructure
Airport1 entry
Sydney Airport
Sydney • 1 - Mega Hub
Port1 entry
Sydney
Sydney • Container
Military Base1 entry
Fleet Base East (Garden Island)
Sydney • Naval Base
Notable Bridge/Tunnel/Dam/Canals1 entry
Sydney Harbour Bridge
Sydney • Bridge - Steel arch
Notable Train Hubs2 entries
Town Hall Station
Sydney • Intercity Rail Hub
Sydney Central Station
Sydney • Intercity Rail Hub
Metro System (63 stations)2 entries
Light rail in Sydney
Sydney • 42 stations
Sydney Metro
Sydney • 21 stations
Suburban Rail (170 stations)1 entry
Sydney Trains
Sydney • 170 stations
Central Bank1 entry
Reserve Bank of Australia
Sydney • Central Bank
Stock Exchange2 entries
ASX 24
Sydney • Futures Exchange
Australian Securities Exchange
Sydney • Stock Exchange
Data Center Hub1 entry
Sydney Data Center Market
Sydney • Data Center Hub
Internet Exchange1 entry
IX Australia / Equinix Sydney
Sydney • Regional IXP
Luxury Hospitality
FTG 4-Star4 entries
Capella Sydney
Sydney
Park Hyatt Sydney
Sydney
The Darling
Sydney
The Langham, Sydney
Sydney