NSW: Australia’s premier state

New South Wales is located on the southeast coast of sunny Australia. The state traverses a vast area of more than 800,000 square kilometres – making it far larger than many European countries.

You will discover some of the world’s finest beaches, seaside towns and cities on the eastern coast, including Sydney, the state’s cosmopolitan capital and Australia’s most vibrant city.

With 7 million people, New South Wales is Australia’s most populated state. It’s also one of the most diverse, with abundant national parks, beautiful harbours, the country’s largest city (Sydney) … and a place called Bong Bong.

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The economy

The word “hefty” comes to mind. The NSW economy accounts for about one third of the Australia’s GDP, and is larger than the national economies of many countries including South Africa, the Phillipines, Thailand and Colombia. By far the largest amount of NSW’s business activity comes from from Sydney. As an urban economy, it is both varied and knowledge intensive, with particular strengths in

• Finance
• Education
• Property
• Information technology & computing
• Film and TV production
• Media and communications
• Manufacturing
• Retail
• Tourism

Tourism provides a wealth of opportunities with over 26 million visitors a year. For many, New South Wales is the doorway to Australia.

NSW also has a strong and diverse rural economy. About one third of Australia’s livestock is farmed here, including sheep, pigs and cows. The state produces a wide variety of grain and crops including almost all of the country’s rice, and it also has a strong fishery industry.

And, in the eastern river valleys there are some 40,000 hectares planted in wine, and New South Wales also produces some of the world’s fastest race horses. Cheers!

Welcoming skilled and business migrants

The New South Wales Government welcomes skilled and business migrants and students to Sydney and NSW. NSW has many casual, temporary and full time employment opportunities for working holiday makers, students, other temporary visa holders and skilled migrants.

Sydney

It’s a thoroughly modern city with an iconic skyline, a rich culture and a passion for progress.  Sydney offers a secure environment for families, with excellent infrastructure in healthcare, education, transport and telecommunications.

The city is built around its own harbour, which extends some 20 km inland from Australia’s eastern seaboard on the Pacific ocean. This is home to a vast array of recreation, and is laced with a large number of efficient ferry services. The Pacific seaboard itself has some of the world’s great beaches. Further to the west, the Blue Mountains provide thousands of hectares of pristine Australian forest, all within a stone’s throw of the CBD.

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Regional NSW

The Darby Street precinct in Newcastle has a true village atmosphere and buzzes both day and night

Living and working in Regional NSW

New South Wales is a vibrant and diverse state where you can enjoy sun-drenched beaches, rolling green tablelands, part of the great Australian outback and the country’s largest ski fields. You will find welcoming communities in major regional cities, lively country towns and picturesque coastal areas, which include an array of rich cultural, commercial, shopping and dining destinations.

Central Coast

The Central Coast is one of NSW’s beautiful beachside havens. It is home to regional surfing towns with lively cafes, bars and restaurants. The area is surrounded by heritage-listed national parks.

Central West and Orana

The Central West and Orana regions abound in natural wonders from hot artesian springs to subterranean caves. Vibrant and cultured regional centres offer charming and affordable housing within reach of vast national parks.

Far West

The Far West is the gateway to the outback. Visitors can experience authentic Aboriginal art and culture and stay in historic mining towns in stunning semi-arid locations or visit outback stations and farms.

Hunter

The Hunter region is NSW’s wine country, famous for its vineyards, welcoming cellar doors and delicious local produce. Newcastle is the region’s major city, and sports a thriving beach culture, dining scene and shops as well as short- and long-stay accommodation options in apartments, houses and hotels.

Illawarra

The Illawarra region is home to Wollongong, a major coastal city and home to Wollongong University. It has a strong beach culture, thriving commercial, shopping and hospitality hubs and plentiful temporary and permanent accommodation. Further inland, the Illawarra is rich with rainforests and other natural wonders.

Murray–Murrumbidgee

This region is named after the mighty Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers, which flow through the area and offer outstanding natural attractions and plentiful water-based recreational activities. The towns and villages in this region offer charming houses and hotels for short stays and long visits.

New England–North West

This fertile farming region of New England–North West boasts a strong mining history and abounds in stunning national parks and adventure-filled outdoor recreational activities. Farm stays are a popular short-term accommodation option in this region, offering the chance to experience life on the land.

North Coast

The sub-tropical North Coast is the jewel in NSW’s coastal crown. It is home to rainforests, sun-drenched beaches and leading tourist destinations including the famous seaside town of Byron Bay, which offers hotels, houses and apartments for temporary and permanent stays.

South East and Tablelands

Australia’s largest snowfields are found in the South East and Tablelands region. Visitors can stay in snow-covered chalets, hotels or self-serviced apartments. The area also houses the rolling hills of the Southern Highlands and the quaint historic country towns of Berrima and Bowral, which offer charming accommodation in houses and hotels.