A multicultural and welcoming state
NSW is diverse and multicultural, with 27.6% of its population born overseas, representing 121 different ancestries.
The majority of the current population in Greater Sydney comes from Asia, and the second highest represented continent is Europe.
This demographic brings a diversity of culture, lifestyle, cuisine, thinking, and working attitude.
Of people living in NSW and were born overseas the six most represented countries are:
- China
- England
- India
- New Zealand
- Philippines
- Vietnam
Thirty per cent of people living in NSW speaking a second language and 275 languages spoken within the state.
In short, Sydney and NSW are safe, multi-faceted, economically and politically stable, and prosperous. Little wonder they are popular destinations for businesses looking for a base in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
Find out about visas and migration, money and taxes in New South Wales.
For more information and living and working in New South Wales visit NSW GovernmentExternal Link