Removals to Sydney and New South Wales

Average removal time to Sydney and NSW from the UK

Sea freight times from the UK to Sydney and NSW are around 6-9 weeks for a full container load (FCL) or 8-12 weeks for a shared container/groupage service (Sometimes called less than container load – LCL). In addition, you will also need to allow added time for Sydney and NSW customs.

Usually, it will take our professional packers 2-4 days to pack and load a container.

What is the cost of international removals to Sydney and NSW?

The cost of removals to Sydney and NSW will depend on many factors such as the volume of goods you are sending, and whether you use an air freight or sea freight service.

To receive a guideline price for moving to Sydney and NSW, you can use our international removals cost calculator, or you can book a home or video survey for a more accurate quotation.

How to buy a property in Sydney and New South Wales?

Sydney has a wide range of housing and property types available.  You can buy a property in Sydney and New South Wales by either private treaty or auction.

Where you buy will depend on your finances, requirements with respect to amenities, and life-style preferences.  View our comprehensive guide to Sydney and NSW housing.

Although Sydney housing is expensive, prices are now coming down from their pandemic highs.  Sydney’s median house price dropped by 6.1% in the last quarter of 2022 to sit at $1.257 million.   Units have followed a similar path. General sentiment is that prices will continue to fall throughout 2024.

However, there are still areas of much more affordable housing in the outer suburbs, particularly the Blacktown City Council area.  For example, the mean house price in both Blackett and Bidwill is $680,000, and $695,000in Emerton.

Where to live in Sydney?

Many UK expats move to Sydney’s northern beaches suburbs where they can soak up the sun, sand, and surf.  Some of Sydney’s best schools are in this area.

Good family-friendly suburbs include Ashfield, Beecroft, Lane Cove, Normanhurst, Oatley, Putney, St Ives, Wahroonga, Waverley, and Westmead.  Western Sydney’s major private referral hospital is at Westmead, as is the public Westmead Children’s Hospital.

Blacktown City Council is an outer western suburb with more affordable housing and plenty of employment opportunities.  Suburbs like Dharruk, Emerton, Parramatta, Tregear, Shalvey, and Warragamba in particular have large migrant populations.

Where to live in New South Wales?

If living in Sydney doesn’t suit you, NSW has plenty of premier rural destinations.  Where your head depends on your desired lifestyle and interests.

On the far north coast near the Queensland border is Byron Bay, home to an eclectic mix of alternative lifestylers, movie stars, surfers, and professionals.

For wine buffs, the historic Hunter Valley region, Australia’s first wine-growing area, may be perfect.  Popular towns here include Pokolbin, Cessnock (budget-friendly), Scone (horses), Broke, Maitland, Lovedale, Morpeth, Paterson, and Rothbury.

To the west of Sydney, the famous and spectacular Blue Mountains has many quaint historical and family-friendly towns.  Topping the list are Katoomba, Blackheath, Wentworth Falls, and Leura.

Top towns in the Southern Highlands southwest of Sydney include Berrima, Bowral, Mittagong, Mossvale, Robertson, and Bundanoon.

NSW’s southern coast is impressive with plenty to offer in towns like Batemans Bay, Kiama (famous blowhole), Merimbula, Shellharbour, Shoalhaven, Wollongong, and Illawarra.

There are many pros to moving to Australia from the UK. These include having wonderful beaches such as Palm Beach, Hyams Beach and Jervis Bay nearby your home in NSW. There are more than 100 beaches in Sydney and over 892 beaches in New South Wales. If you are a fan of beaches, you will plenty to explore including the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Other pros of moving to Sydney and NSW are that there are many job opportunities, especially if you work in Financial and Professional Services, IT, Education and Research, or other sectors in demand in Australia. The average pay in New South Wales is amongst the highest in Australia with low unemployment rates. Sydney is also ranked one of the best places to live for quality of life which takes into account infrastructure, airport facilities, smart technology and alternative energy, supply of electricity, public transport and traffic congestion.

The cons of living in Sydney and NSW is that houses can be expensive, however, if you look towards the cheaper suburbs, you can find many great affordable properties in NSW for you and your family. Affordable suburbs in NSW include Cessnock, Gorokan, and Raymond Terrace – all within a reasonable distance of the Sydney CBD. Newcastle & Lake Macquarie also have affordable properties to live in and can be a good solution if you are on a budget.

Another con of living in Sydney and NSW is the traffic. Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and NSW has a population of over 8 million. Whilst there are major benefits of moving to Sydney and NSW, you may find the traffic to be a slight issue. However, there are other great reasons why you should make the move to Sydney and NSW. These include the beach lifestyle, nightlife, spacious housing, great weather and the art culture. If you are convinced about making the move to NSW, we can help you with our removal services.

What are the jobs in demand in New South Wales and Sydney?

According to Grabjobs, demand for IT and HR professionals in Sydney is poised to boom.  However, current in-demand sectors and professions in Sydney include:

• Healthcare (nurses, aged care and childcare workers)
• IT (website/app developers, data centre technicians),
• Trades (construction workers, fibrous plasterers, electricians, carpenters, forklift drivers),
• Education (teachers),
• Retail (sales assistants, customer service advisors),
• Accountants,
• Veterinary Technician/Assistants,
• Commercial Cleaners,
• Fitness Instructors,
• Admin Assistants,
• Kitchen Hands

In-demand jobs in rural NSW are in:

• Healthcare (registered nurses, aged, disabled, and child carers, medical receptionists, general practitioners, resident medical officers)
• Construction & Engineering (construction managers, metal fitters and machinists, civil and mining engineers)
• Agriculture (farmhands, managers, agricultural scientists and consultants)
• Education (teachers – all ages and special needs)
• Accounting (management, taxation accountants, auditors)

Migrants interested in moving to regional NSW may qualify for the Subclass 187 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa.

How is the education in Sydney and New South Wales?

Sydney and New South Wales have a world-class education system. Top schools as per their Higher School Certificate (HSC) performance and teacher-to-student ratios include:

• James Ruse Agricultural High School – public school; ranked #1 in NSW for nearly 2 decades.
• Sydney Grammar School – top ranked private school
• St Aloysius’ College – 2^nd ranked private school
• North Sydney Boys High School – 2^nd ranked public high school
• Sydney Girls High School – 3^rd ranked public high school
• North Sydney Girls High School – 4^th ranked public high school
• Baulkham Hills High School – 5^th ranked public high school
• Cheltenham Girls High School – non-selective high HSC performing public school

Top universities in NSW and Sydney:

• University of Sydney – Australia’s first university and one of Australia best
• University of NSW – scientific, technological, and professional disciplines
• University of Technology Sydney – practice-oriented, research focussed, and partners with business and industry
• Macquarie University – public research university
• Charles Sturt University – Australia’s largest regional university with 6 campuses across NSW
• Southern Cross University – research-focussed regional university with several campuses in NSW and Queensland
• University of New England – top ranking private regional university

What are the fun activities to do in Sydney and New South Wales?

When it comes to things to do in Sydney and NSW, you’re spoilt for choice.  Sydney is famous for iconic landmarks like the

• Sydney Opera House
• Sydney Harbour Bridge
• Bondi Beach
• Taronga Zoo
• Royal Botanic Garden
• Queen Victoria Building
• The Rocks
• Sydney Observatory
• Museum of Contemporary Art Australia

There is also an extensive network of cycle paths along the coast.

As one of Australia’s two main cultural and entertainment hubs, there’s also no shortage of live acts, plays, movies, festivals and more.