#31 city for luxury nomads
Sydney
Australia
Sydney at a glance
The metrics that matter to a luxury remote worker — connectivity, safety, cost, and tax.
Internet
100 Mbps
Fast
Safety
88/100
Excellent
Walkability
75/100
Good
Cost / month
$13k
Premium lifestyle
Income tax
45%
Headline rate
Nomad visa
No
Standard entry
Avg temp
20°C
Temperate
English
Native
Spoken level
Air quality
22 AQI
Clean
Buying property in Australia
What a foreigner can do — own, finance, and turn a purchase into residency.
Foreign ownership
Restricted / zones
FIRB approval; foreigners limited to new dwellings
Mortgage (non-resident)
Limited
Possible but harder for non-residents
Residency by property
No
Property, mortgage and visa rules change often and vary by nationality — figures are indicative. Verify with a licensed local specialist before acting.