A melting pot of cultures, cuisines, and international events, Sydney prides itself on being a multicultural metropolis. Besides its culturally diverse reputation, Sydney is famed for its spectacular harharbourd beaches; internationally renowned sights such as the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge; world-class restaurants; and bustling nightlife. As a student at VU Sydney, you will never be short of things to see and do between classes.

Living in Sydney means yosy access to excellent tourist experiences, including the picturesque Blue Mountains and Hunter Valley. Whether you enjoy exploring mountains, visiting beaches, bushwalking, or whale watching, New South Wales (NSW) has a lot to offer.

Important landmarks/places nearby

There are a lot of places in Sydney that one can visit in between study hours.

Sydney Opera House - The Sydney Opera House is a distinctive Sydney landmark and has become an iconic symbol of the city itself.
Sydney Harbour Bridge - The Sydney Harbour Bridge, together with the Sydney Opera House, has become the city's most recognisable symbol.
Sydney Observatory - Located on Observatory Hill in Sydney's Rocks area, the Sydney Observatory is not only a distinctive Sydney landmark and an astronomical ccentre It is an adjunct of the Powerhouse Museum on Darling Harbour.

Crime rate

As of September 2018, the City of Sydney had the highest rate of violent crime per 100,000 people (1445.1), followed by the City of Penrith (475.7) and the City of Blacktown (495.1). The good news is that the ovW crime rate has been insteadily decliningor many years. The latest crime rate in the city is 34.74, which is low.

Nearby Airports

Sydney Airport is the nearest airport from where one can visit VU, Sydney. It is around 25 KMs, and one can easily get a cab and reach the university within 15 minutes.
Western Sydney International (Nancy Bird Walton) Airport is another aim. From University

Nearby Subways and train stations

Central is a heritage-listed railway station located in New South Wales, Australia. The station is the largest and busiest railway station in Australia and serves as a major transport interchange for NSW TrainLink inter-city rail services, Sydney Trains commuter rail services, Sydney light rail services, State Transit, private bus, and private coach transport services. The station is also known as Sydney Terminal (especially the older intercity section).

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