ISA World Congress of Audiology

About Sydney

Sydney is the capital city of the state of New South Wales, and is the most populous city in Australia. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour and extends about 80 kilometres (50 mi) from the Pacific Ocean in the east to the Blue Mountains in the west, and about 80 kilometres (50 mi) from Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park and the Hawkesbury River in the north and north-west, to the Royal National Park and Macarthur in the south and south-west. Greater Sydney consists of 658 suburbs, spread across 33 local government areas. Residents of the city are colloquially known as "Sydneysiders". The estimated population in June 2025 was 5,638,830, which is about 66% of the state's population. The city's nicknames include the Emerald City and the Harbour City.

Getting There

• Sydney is served by Sydney Airport (Kingsford Smith), Australia's busiest international hub, located approximately 8 kilometers south of the city center. Most international delegates will arrive here with connections from major cities worldwide. From the airport, you can reach central Sydney via train, bus, or taxi within 15-20 minutes. Once in the city, Sydney's public transport network includes trains, buses, and light rail that connect efficiently across the metropolitan area. Taxis and rideshare services like Uber are widely available throughout Sydney for convenient point-to-point travel. For event attendees, we recommend checking local transport apps for real-time journey planning and considering a multi-day transport pass for cost-effective travel during your stay.