Greater Sydney is one of Australia’s most densely populated areas with over 5 million people residing here. Ironically, this financial and business service hub of Australia is also reported to have the highest religious affiliation in the country. The median age of people in Greater Sydney is 36 years and they are mostly professionals. Although English is the official language, 30% of the residents are bi-lingual.
Its lifestyle, thriving economic opportunities, luxury apartments, libraries, cinemas, galleries, beaches, high-end local amenities and booming commercial market attract people from around the world making it one of the most cosmopolitan places in Australia. The city’s vibrant nightlife also draws in the crowds with the plethora of bars, cafes, clubs, pubs, and restaurants that it has to offer.
Some of the most iconic natural landforms like the Sydney Harbour, Botany Bay and Blue Mountains entices tourists to its shores from everywhere. With 80 national parks and seven state forests most of the region has native vegetation. The Blue Mountains alone has over one million hectares of World Heritage and Wilderness listed national parks and consequently, is home to several threatened plant, animal and bird species.
Schools comprising of a range of religious denominations, alternative schools like Montessori and Steiner and a series of special needs schools can all be found here making it an ideal place for young families to live. While the 1,379 schools cover the population’s educational needs, the 267 hospitals that are found in the area cater to their health needs. The iconic Sydney Opera House, Sydney Tower and Sydney Chinatown, Taronga Zoo, The Royal Botanical Garden, Chinese Garden, Art Gallery, Powerhouse Museum, Sydney Observatory, and Sydney Aquarium all add to its appeal. If swimming with the sharks, sleeping under the stars or if gustation is your thing, then you will be hard pressed to find any other place that will deliver more exciting things to do.
The public transport network that includes trains, buses and ferries makes it easy for the residents and tourists to travel around in this cosmopolitan city. For those who like to visit distant shores, Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is only a short distance from the central business district. As the flights go to 46 domestic and 43 international destinations, there is hardly any city that it is not connected to but with all the eclectic experiences it provides, people tend to come back to stay.
Whether you plan to stay or to move around in this dynamic city, SmartBox can provide you with the ability to store your goods safely for short or long periods. Call us and we will deliver a mobile self-storage unit to your doorstep. All you need to do is pack your goods, lock the unit up and inform us that it is ready for collection. We will pick it up and store it for you until you return. From only $99 a month, it is affordable, and you have the peace of mind that your loved possessions are safe.
