Population
4,400,000

Currency

Name: Australian Dollar
Code: AUD
Symbol: A$

Electrical Plugs

220-240V 50Hz

Languages Spoken
Official: English

Useful Numbbers

Police, fire, ambulance: 000

Sydney hospital, Macquarie street: 9382 1111

St Vincent’s hospital, Victoria street Darlinghurst: 9339 1111

Royal north shore hospital, pacific hwy, St Leonards: 9926 7111

Time Zones
GMT/UTC +10 (Eastern Standard Time)

Country Dialing Code
+61

Weights & Measures
Metric

Australia Post

The postal system in Australia is very efficient and fast. Post offices around Australian are open during normal business hours 9am - 5pm. At the post office you can purchase stamps, overseas couriers, post restante and limited banking. For more enquiries phone 13 1318

Crime and security

The streets of Sydney are fairly safe, but visitors should always be cautious, not to leave valuables unattended and only carry small amounts of cash in a money belt. visitors should stay in populated areas many of the streets any Sydney are, but visitors should avoid the more quieter areas such as alleys and parks.

For emergencies dial 000.