It is Australia’s oldest and most populous state, and home to the country’s largest and most recognizable city, Sydney.
Other famous landmarks in NSW are Sydney Harbour Bridge, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, Bondi Beach, and the Hunter Valley wine region. Truly, NSW is a diverse state of national parks, idyllic beaches, historic townships, and metropolitan areas.
NSW has a relatively mild weather all-year round. The summers are hot with an average temperature of 26 degrees Celsius. The winters are cool when the average temperature falls to 16 degrees Celsius. The eastern part experiences more rainfall than the rest of the state
About a third of all Australian live in NSW. Sydney alone has about 5.45 million inhabitants, comprising 20% of all Australians. The areas with the highest density surround Haymarket, Chippendale, and Wolli Creek. During 2019-2020, Sydney experienced the highest net loss in internal migration as people moved to other parts of NSW, Queensland, and Melbourne.
37% of Sydney’s population were people aged 20 to 44 years. The median age in Sydney was 37.1 years, younger than the 42.5 years in the rest of NSW. There were 98.9 males for every 100 females in NSW.
In June 2021, the top 10 countries of birth were China, England, India, New Zealand, Philippines, Vietnam, Nepal, Lebanon, Iraq and South Korea.
The main campuses of 12 Australian universities are in NSW. These are:
Aside from universities, there is also a huge range of other educational providers like English schools, TAFE institutes, Registered Training Organizations, private colleges and higher education providers that offer various courses.
In 2021, based on the responses of employed people aged 15 years and overs:
The top 5 occupations in NSW are professionals, managers, clerical and administrative workers, technicians and trades workers, and community and personal services workers.
The top 5 industry of employment are banking, computer system design and related services, other auxiliary finance and investment services, legal services, and hospitals (except psychiatric hospitals).
The median weekly income is $813 for personal, $2,185 for family, and $1,829 for household.
6 of The UNESCO World Heritage Sites are in NSW
Sydney Opera House
This is probably the best-known symbol of Australia. It is a multi-venue performing arts center on Sydney Harbour. Its distinctive sail-like design and status as a multi-venue performing arts center make it a masterpiece of architectural and engineering brilliance.
Australian Convict Sites
NSW hosts four of the eleven penal sites recognized by UNESCO. The sites are considered the best surviving examples of large-scale convict transportation that highlights the impact of colonial transportation.
Greater Bluce Mountain
The area was named as “Blue Mountains” because they look blue from afar. The mist covers the area when the essential oil evaporates from the eucalyptus trees on the mountain tops. The blue spectra of sunlight are more visible from afar than the other colors. It was included in the UNESCO list for its biodiversity and the wide and balanced representation of eucalyptus habitats.
Gondwana Rainforests of Australia
These are the largest remaining area of subtropical rainforest in the world that are sanctuary to over 200 rare and threatened rainforest species.
Lake Mungo of Willandra Lake Region
Here, ancient human remains- such as the Mungo Lady and Mungo Man- date back over 40,000 years. The area’s significance lies in its archaeological discoveries.
Lord Howe Island Group
The island is known for its global natural significance. With only 300 permanent residents, this island restricts visitors to 400 at a time to protect its unique biodiversity.