City / LGA (Local Government Area) in New South Wales · Sydney, Blue Mountains, Byron Bay & New South Wales

Sydney (New South Wales) Travel Guide 2026

Sydney is a city / lga (local government area) in New South Wales (Sydney, Blue Mountains, Byron Bay & New South Wales), Australia, with a population of 5,638,830 and regional transit links via Sydney & Blue Mountains Central Station and Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD — 13m Airport Link Train to Central).

Province / StateNew South Wales

Population5,638,830

Rail HubSydney & Blue Mountains Central Station

Airport GatewaySydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD — 13m Airport Link Train to Central)

Highlights & What to See in Sydney

Sydney Historic Center & Cultural District
Sydney Central Market & Local Gastronomy Street
New South Wales Architectural Landmark & Park
Regional Transit Connection via Sydney & Blue Mountains Central Station

Transit & Getting There

Connect to Sydney via Sydney & Blue Mountains Central Station (Sydney Trains / Opal Network, Melbourne V/Line & Free Tram Zone, Queensland Translink (50¢ Flat Fares!) & Journey Beyond (The Ghan / Indian Pacific)) and local transit using Sydney Opal.