City Statistics
Location: New South Wales, Australia.
Population: 4,085,578 (metropolitan area).
Ethnic mix: Minorities include: 5.2% United Kingdom, 1.8% New Zealand, 1.7% China (excluding Taiwan), 1.6% Vietnam, 1.4% Italy, 1.4% Lebanon, 1.1% Philippines, 1% Greece, 0.9% Hong Kong, 0.07% India.
Religion: 30.4% Catholic, 21.9% Anglican, 4.5% Uniting Church, 4.4% Orthodox, 3.3% Presbyterian and Reformed, 2.6% Islam, 2% Buddhism, 1.6% Baptist, 0.8% Hinduism, 0.8% Judaism.
Time zone: GMT + 10 (GMT + 11 from last Sunday in October to Saturday before last Sunday in March).
Electricity: 220-240 volts AC, 50Hz; flat three-pin plugs.
Average January temp: 25°C (78°F).
Average July temp: 16°C (61°F).
Annual rainfall: 119mm (46.8 inches).
Cost of Living
One-litre bottle of mineral water: A$1.80
33cl bottle of beer: A$2
Financial Review newspaper: A$2.20
36-exposure colour film: A$5.95
City-centre bus ticket: A$1.40
Adult football ticket: A$16.50
Three-course meal with wine/beer: A$60
1 Australian Dollar (A$) = £0.38; US$0.52; C$0.79
Currency conversion rates as of June 2001
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