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作者: lookaround 时间: 11-7-2007 00:37
标题: all about sydney--有关悉尼

I do hope the following information and links will be helpful to those who are planning to relocate in Sydney!

Welcome to Sydney!

关于孩子：

Long Day Care
Ages: 0 - 5 years
Cost: Approximately $60 to $90 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday from 7:30am - 6:30pm (some open Saturday)
Open: 52 weeks a year

Family Day Care
Home based childcare licensed by the Dept of Community Services
Small groups of children cared for in a private home
Ages: 0 - 5 years old
Cost: Approximately $3 to $7 per hour
Hours: variable

Private Care - arranged by private agency
A live-in nanny for five days per week
Cost: approximately $550.00 per week
Hours: from 8 - 10 hours per day

Occasional Care
Childcare available for short periods up to 12 hours per month
Ages: 0 - 5 years old
Costs: approximately $5.00 - $10.00 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30am - 3:30pm

Kindergartens/Preschools
Early childhood education for preschool age children
Ages: 3 to 5 years old
Attendance: 2 or 3 days per week depending on the age of the child
Costs: approximately $30 to $50 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday from approximately 9:00am - 3:00pm (closed school holidays)

Playgroups
Small groups of mothers and children meet to enjoy social activities, games and craft
Ages: 0 to 5 years old
Cost: a minimal fee is charged for supplies
Location: Playgroups are held locally, often in a church or community hall.
The Playgroup Association (Telephone - 9604 5513) www.playgroupnsw.com.au

It should be noted that most child care centres and preschools have a waiting list. Some centres require a refundable deposit to put a child's name on the waiting list. Detailed information on the above services can be obtained from the local municipal council and on www.careforkids.com.au .

Gymbaroo

Programs of music and movement for 1 to 5 year olds. Centres throughout Sydney. Details can be found at www.gymbaroo.com.au .

Schooling in New South Wales (NSW) is divided into Primary School (Kindergarten to Year 6) and Secondary School (Year 7 to Year 12).

Children begin primary school in the year of their fifth birthday as long as the birthday falls on or before 31 July of that year. Some private schools prefer the child to have turned five before March or April.

The school year begins in late January and is divided into four terms of nine to twelve weeks, with approximately two weeks holiday between each term. The summer or Christmas holidays begin in mid December and continue for approximately 6 weeks. Holiday time may be longer for private schools.

School hours in New South Wales are from approximately 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Monday to Friday. School uniforms are compulsory at most schools in NSW. All schools offer extra-curricular activities, such as sport, music and performing arts.

The Public Health Act (1994) states that all children who enter preschool or kindergarten must produce proof of immunisation. You will need to have these papers available when enrolling your child (exceptions may be considered).

Students may be eligible for free travel on rail, bus and ferry services to and from home and school depending on the age of the child and the distance to be covered. The school will provide an application form.

Public School Terms – 2007

Term 1
29 January - 5 April

Term 2
23 April - 29 June

Term 3
16 July - 28 September

Term 4
15 October - 21 December

Schools in NSW

Public or Government Schools: The public or state government schools are run by the NSW Department of Education and Training and funded through the NSW state government.

An annual voluntary school contribution ranging from $250 - $500 is requested by government schools to supply the school with extra equipment and amenities.

Primary schools are co-educational and are usually on separate sites to secondary schools. Secondary schools may be co-educational or single sex depending on the area in which you live.

To gain admission to government schools, you need to live within the boundaries of that school. Information is available from the Department of Education and Training or the local school. If you wish your child to attend a school outside your area, an application may be made to that school and subject to availability, your child may be accepted.

There are selective government schools which cater for gifted and talented students. There are also a number of specialist secondary schools which focus on sports, performing arts, agriculture or technology. The Department of Education and Training can provide detailed information on the location and enrolment criteria. To gain admission to these schools, children need to pass an examination or assessment and be permanent residents or citizens.

NSW Department of Education
www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au

www.schools.nsw.edu.au

Enrolment of Temporary Visa Holders

Fees: Students who enrol in NSW government schools are required to pay an annual Temporary Visa Holders Education Fee. Fees are set at AU$4,500 per annum, per child at Primary level and AU$5,500 for secondary. In addition, an application fee of AU$110 applied for each student application. Payments can be made only by credit card, bank cheque or money orders. These fees do not include school contributions, uniform or excursions costs.

Enrolment Procedure: Students with temporary visas should discuss their enrolment with their local government school. The school should be able to provide an application for enrolment form or this can be downloaded from www.schools.nsw.edu.au and follow links for temporary visa holder.

Completion of the enrolment form will require the school principal to sight:

- The Residential Tenancy Agreement (to prove a local address)

- Student's passport and visa

- Student's immunization documents and if over age of 16 years, a chest X-ray

- The Principal will then sign the form

A passport size photo and the fee (see below) should then be attached to the form and submitted to:

Temporary Visa Holders Unit

NSW Department of Education & Training

Locked Bag 4

WOLLONGONG NSW 2520

Tel: 1300 300 229

Email: tempvisa@det.nsw.edu.au

Private Schools: Private Schools are run independently by a Board of Governors or Managers. To enrol in a private school an application form must be completed and a deposit paid. Children are booked into these schools in advance at an early age and it can be difficult to gain a place in certain year groups.

Some private schools are selective and an entry examination or assessment may be required.

Fees at these schools are high ranging from $6,000 to $18,000 per annum. Most offer good on-site facilities and student teacher ratios. Boarding facilities are available at selected private schools at an additional fee.

Sporting fixtures between schools take place on Saturdays.

Catholic Schools: In New South Wales the Catholic Education Office administers Catholic schools in each diocese. These schools are designed to serve the Catholic community although a percentage of non-Catholics are accepted.

Catholic primary schools are co-educational and are located throughout Sydney. Children usually attend their local Catholic primary school.

Secondary schools are either co-educational or single sex. Students and parents may choose the secondary school and are not restricted by area.

Fees are charged to attend Catholic schools, ranging from $800 to $1500 per annum.

www.ceo.syd.catholic.edu.au

www.cso.brokenbay.catholic.edu.au

Other schools available in Sydney include:

- International Schools (American, Japanese, German and French)

- Performing Arts Schools

- Christian schools

- Montessori schools

For further information on choosing a school see www.isd.com.au or www.schoolchoice.com.au.

An expanding number of Australian schools are now offering the International Baccalaureate at Diploma lavel. For more information and a directory of schools that off the IB visit www.ido.org or call (02) 9564 2722.

Tertiary Education

Universities:

Australian Catholic University - campuses at North Sydney, Strathfield and Castle Hill
www.acu.edu.au

Macquarie University - at North Ryde
www.mq.edu.au

University of New South Wales - at Kensington
www.unsw.edu.au

University of Sydney - at Camperdown
www.usyd.edu.au

University of Technology Sydney - at Ultimo and Lindfield
www.uts.edu.au

University of Western Sydney (four campuses)
www.uws.edu.au

The University Admissions Centre (UAC) is responsible for all university admissions. The UAC booklet provides admission and course information and is available at most newsagencies.

www.uac.edu.au

Selection is based on marks achieved in the HSC examinations held in the last year of secondary school or other relevant qualifications. Applications for university entrance by prospective students are submitted in August/September of the preceding year.

Prospective students without permanent residency should apply directly to the university they would like to attend.

Technical and Further Education Colleges (TAFE): TAFE NSW is an organisation within the NSW Department of Education and Training. These institutions offer a wide range of vocational and non-vocational courses. The TAFE Handbook is available each August from local newsagents.

www.tafensw.edu.au

Summary of School Websites

NSW Department of Education and Training / Board of Studies, information on curriculum
www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au

NSW Department of Education and Training and School Locator
www.schools.nsw.edu.au

Information for overseas students entering NSW public schools
www.det.nsw.edu.au

Catholic Schools
www.ceo.syd.catholic.edu.au

Catholic Schools – north side
www.cso.brokenbay.catholic.edu.au

Independent Schools Directory
www.isd.com.au

Commercial Publication - Choosing a School for your Child – Secondary level
www.schoolchoice.com.au

Christian Schools
www.cpcs.edu.au

Australian Association of International Baccalaureate Schools
www.aaibs.org

International Baccalaureate Organisation
www.ibo.org

Montessori Schools
www.nsw.montessori.edu.au

The Australian Association for the Education of the Gifted and Talented
www.aaegt.net.au

[ 本帖最后由 lookaround 于 11-7-2007 00:47 编辑 ]

作者: lookaround 时间: 11-7-2007 00:37
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Driving Licences

The Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) provide a Motor Traffic Handbook with full details of the road rules in NSW. This can be downloaded from their website: www.rta.nsw.gov.au

Permanent Resident: visa holders must obtain a NSW driver's licence within three months. Once this time has lapsed, should you fail the driving test, you will be issued with only a Learners Permit and the restrictions pertaining to it will apply.

Temporary Resident: visa holders do not need to obtain a NSW drivers licence even if they stay longer than three months, provided their overseas licence remains current and valid and their visitor status remains unchanged.

Licences written in a language other than English must be translated.

Although the RTA and the NSW Police Department recognise these provisions, some insurance companies require that anyone resident at one address for longer than three months has a current NSW driving licence.

Obtaining a Licence: Holders of a driving licence from the following countries are exempt from the requirements to take a knowledge or a driving test and thus are only required to provide; proof of a NSW address, proof of identity and pass and eye test. Exempt countries:

- Austria
- Japan

- Belgium
- Luxembourg

- Canada
- Netherlands

- Croatia
- Norway

- Denmark
- Portugal

- Finland
- Singapore

- France
- Spain

- Germany
- Sweden

- Greece
- Switzerland

- Ireland
- United Kingdom

- Italy
- USA

Other driving licence holders will be required to take the knowledge and driving test. When a NSW licence is issued, your overseas licence will be made invalid in Australia.

The Knowledge Test fee -$34, Driving Test fee -$42 and an annual Driving Licence fee -$43.

Lessons

If unaccustomed to driving on the left-hand side of the road, we would recommend that a lesson with a driving school might be helpful. These lessons are designed to help experienced drivers handle conditions in Australia and prepare for the driving test to obtain a NSW drivers licence.

Trent Driving School
www.ltrent.com.au
8748 4512

ABC Driving School
www.abcdrivingschool.com.au
9954 3878

Motor Vehicle Registration

The RTA (Roads and Traffic Authority) registers vehicles in NSW. Fees are based primarily on tare weight of the car and a further charge is made for extras such as tow bars, electric windows and air conditioning. A small four-door sedan will cost approximately $220.00 per annum and large family sedan about $350.00 per annum to register. You will be issued with a one-year registration certificate to affix to the windscreen of the vehicle.

www.rta.nsw.gov.au
132 213

To register a vehicle in NSW, take the following documentation to an RTA office. (listed in the telephone directory).

Pink Slip:
Required for vehicle over 3 years old. Pink Slip is a certificate of road worthiness and is available at Authorised Inspections Stations (service stations and motor vehicle repairers).

Green Slip:
Compulsory Third Party Insurance. Available from an insurer of your choice.

Registration Papers:
To transfer the registration of a vehicle, take the following documentation to an RTA office. If vehicle has been purchased from a licensed dealership they may offer to handle this transfer:

- Current registration documents with the transfer of registration section (on the back of registration certificate) signed by seller.

- Personal identification and proof of residency.

- Application for Transfer of Registration from any RTA office.

- Transfer fee and stamp duty.

If vehicle is purchased from a private seller a REV Certificate** should be obtained to ensure there is no outstanding finance owing. This certificate costs $10.00.

To register a vehicle from interstate, take the following documentation to an RTA office:

Blue Slip (detailed road worthiness certificate)

Green slip (Compulsory Third Party Insurance. Available from an insurer of your choice)

REV Certificate (This is a Certificate of Unencumbrance **)

Proof of ownership

Personal identification

Payment plus stamp duty

Vehicle registration plates

Claiming a Refund: You will be given a receipt for the previous vehicle plates. Keep photocopies of your old registration papers and send these together with copies of your new registration documents and the receipt for the old plates to a Motor Registry in your home state.

** REVS is an office of the Department of Fair Trading and protects consumers when purchasing a vehicle. They ensure that there is no outstanding finance owed on the vehicle. For cars registered in Victoria, Queensland and South Australia, a certificate can be arranged through the NSW REV's office. For Western Australian and Tasmanian registrations, a certificate needs to be arranged from those states. ACT and Northern Territory do not require a certificate.

www.revs.nsw.gov.au
1 800 424 988

NRMA Member Services

The NRMA offers a comprehensive range of services to NSW motorists. These include:

- 24-hour roadside assistance

- Technical advice

- Approved vehicle repairers

- Touring maps and information

- Used car information and approved dealers

Membership: $44.00 joining fee and $55.00 per vehicle per year

www.nrma.com.au
13 2132

Car Insurance

Third Party Insurance: Third party insurance is compulsory in Australia. When people are injured in car accidents they are able to claim compensation from the driver responsible for the accident. Third Party Insurance protects against this kind of liability. Before a car can be registered in New South Wales the owner must produce a Compulsory Third Party Green Slip.

Comprehensive Car Insurance: Although not compulsory, comprehensive car insurance is highly recommended. It covers the insured car against accidental damage, fire and theft. It also provides liability cover for damage to other vehicles or property.

Most car insurance companies offer a reduction in the premium if written evidence is produced that a car insurance policy has been held (including from overseas and interstate) and no claim has been made on that car insurance company within the past five years.

Third party and comprehensive car insurance can be obtained from a number of insurance companies, some of which are listed below.

AAMI
www.aami.com.au
13 2244

ALLIANZ
www.allianz.com.au
1300 137 664

QBE
www.qbe.com.au
13 1532

GIO
www.gio.com.au
13 1010

NRMA
www.nrma.com.au
13 2132

ZURICH
www.zurich.com.au
13 2687

Petrol

Prices range from $1.20 - $1.40 per litre for unleaded petrol.

E-Toll Tags

An E-Toll tag makes travelling easier on all toll roads, such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel, Cross City Tunnel, M2, M4, M5 and M7 and on some of these toll roads no cash is accepted. Once you open a E-Toll account, you recieve an RTA E-Toll tag with a tag bracket to attach to your front windscreen. Then, whenever you drive through an electronic toll lane anywhere in Australia, a scanner will detect the tag and automatically deduct the toll amount from your E-Toll account. To open an E-Toll account, you need to pay a deposit and an opening account balance. Whenever the account balance drops below the minimum account balance, it is topped up automatically. Applications can be made made on line at: www.myRTA.com or telephone 131 865.

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公共交通

The State Transit Authority of New South Wales operates the government bus, rail and ferry services in Sydney. Customer Service Infoline - 13 1500. State Transit Authority Website - www.131500.com.au (full details of timetables, ticket prices and network maps)

Road Tolls

Many freeways, the Harbour Bridge and Tunnel have tolls; some can be paid in cash at the tollbooths. However, many require an electronic tag. To purchase visit a Motor Registry, call 131 865 or register and order online at www.rta.nsw.gov.au

Trains

The train network is located throughout the city centre and suburbs. There are eight lines covering the Sydney region. Tickets are purchased at stations from a machine or ticket booth.

Buses

The State Transit Authority operates buses throughout the city and suburbs. Buses also operate from ferry wharfs and railway stations. Private bus companies run services in many suburbs (information also available on www.131500.com.au). Tickets can be purchased from the driver.

Ferries

The State Transit Authority operates ferry services from Circular Quay to many locations. Tickets are purchased at the wharf before boarding the ferry.

Tickets for Rail, Bus and Ferry Travel

A single or return ticket can be purchased or a multi-travel pass is available for frequent users of public transport. It allows an unlimited number of journeys for weekly, quarterly or yearly travel throughout the zones for which it has been purchased.

Coaches

Several private companies operate a network of coaches covering Australia.

Taxis

Taxis may be booked in advance or hailed on the street. Some suggested companies are:

ABC
132 522

Legion
131 451

Manly
131 668

Northern District
131 017

RSL
131 581

Taxis Combined
131 008

Costs:
$3.00 hiring fee
$1.70 per kilometre
$1.50 booking fee via telephone
$43.30 per hour
Toll charges such as Harbour Bridge and Freeway tolls are added.
20% surcharge at night from 10:00 pm - 6:00 am

Taxi from International Airport to the City: approximately $25.00
Travel time: 20 minutes

Airport bus to the city: approximately $7.00 one way and $12.00 return ticket
Travel time: 20 minutes

Water Taxis

These are also available for private hire. The approximate cost is $25.00 hire charge plus $5.50 per person. Some suggested companies are:

Water Taxis Combined- 9555 8888

Monorail

A monorail operates between the Entertainment Centre, Darling Harbour and George Street (near Pitt Street Mall). Fares: $3.00 for any section.

Car Rental

There are a number of rental car companies in Sydney with branches throughout the city and other states. Rates vary according to the type of vehicle and the length of the hire. Listed below are the principal car rental companies:

Avis
www.avis.com.au
13 6333

Bayswater
www.bayswatercarrental.com.au
9360 3622

Budget
www.budget.com.au
1300 362 848

Hertz
www.hertz.com.au
13 3039

Red Spot
www.redspotrentals.com.au
1300 668 810

Thrifty
www.thrifty.com.au
1300 367 227

1car1
www.1car1.com.au
9963 7200

[ 本帖最后由 lookaround 于 11-7-2007 01:00 编辑 ]

作者: lookaround 时间: 11-7-2007 00:38
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Hospitals

There are both public and private hospitals throughout the Sydney region. Large hospitals with emergency facilities include:

St Vincents Hospital
Victoria Street, Darlinghurst
8382 1111

Royal North Shore Hospital
Pacific Highway, St Leonards
9926 7111

Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital
Macquarie Street, Sydney
9382 7111

Prince of Wales Hospital
High Street, Randwick
9382 2222

Royal Prince Alfred
Missenden Road, Camperdown
9515 6111

Mona Vale Hospital
Coronation Street, Mona Vale
9998 0333

St George Hospital
Belgrave Street, Kogarah
9350 1111

Westmead Hospital and
New Children's Hospital
Darcy Road, Westmead & Hawkesbury Rd, Westmead
9845 0000

Medical Centres

To avoid possible delays in the emergency departments of the major hospitals it is recommended that minor illness and injury be treated at a local medical centre which are listed in the Yellow Pages telephone directory under "medical".

Health Insurance

Medicare: Medicare is Australia's health scheme. All permanent residents are covered and a levy of 1.5% is deducted from income.

Medicare members are entitled to treatment in public hospitals however you do not have a choice of hospital or doctor and you may have to wait for non-urgent surgery. www.medicareaustralia.gov.au gives full information on enrolment procedure and the services provided.

Private Health Insurance: Private health insurance allows you to make the choice of hospital and doctor. Private insurance will also provide for a range of extra benefits depending on the type of cover chosen such as dental, physiotherapy and optical. Insurance rates will vary between the fund and the type of cover required. Full cover will cost approximately $1,500 per year for singles and $3,000 per year for families.

Major Health Insurance Funds:

HBA
www.hba.com.au
13 12 43

HCF
www.hcf.com.au
13 14 39

MBF
www.mbf.com.au
13 26 23

Medibank Private
www.medibankprivate.com.au
13 23 31

NIB
www.nib.com.au
13 14 63

作者: lookaround 时间: 11-7-2007 00:38
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Housing in Sydney includes a mix of apartments, town houses and freestanding homes. Two bedroom apartments and three bedroom houses are the most common type of rental accommodation.

The standard of accommodation depends on the area and the type of housing. Rentals prices can be high, so be prepared for some initial disappointments when you first inspect properties. Many popular suburbs have a variety of properties extending over a diverse price range. The location and the quality of the home are the primary factors affecting the price. The standard of kitchens and bathrooms can vary in age, size and quality.

Most properties are leased unfurnished but there is an increasing number of furnished inner city apartments.

The basic inclusions in an unfurnished property are cooktop, oven, light fittings, floor coverings and curtains or window dressings. A dishwasher may be included.

Homes and apartments built or renovated over the past 10 years may have air-conditioning or heating, however the majority of properties do not have air-conditioning or heating as a basic inclusion. Australians generally use plug-in gas or electric space heaters during the colder months.

Residential Areas

Sydney covers an area of 1735 square kilometres, which is larger than Rome or Los Angeles County. Sydney is surrounded by national parks - Ku-ring-gai National Park to the north, Royal National Park to the south, the Blue Mountains to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east. Sydney's layout is complicated by the Harbour with its numerous inlets and sandstone arms which leads to the hilly nature of the city. It's a confusing, but beautiful city with unexpected water views in many suburbs. Due to a combination of history and geography, Sydney is not as well laid out as most Australian cities - the streets are narrower and more convoluted.

Following is a brief description of some of the Sydney regions.

Eastern Suburbs and City Beaches: East of the city centre to South Head is the area commonly known as the Eastern Suburbs. This well-established area contains some of the most expensive properties in Sydney. Many of the suburbs have harbour views and access to the city and the airport is very quick. The beach suburbs of Bondi, Bronte and Coogee along the Pacific Ocean coastline offer a mixture of houses and apartments. There are a number of well-regarded private schools in the area. The suburb of Double Bay is renowned for its exclusive shops and boutiques, and Paddington for its terrace houses. The Eastern Suburbs has a good selection of apartments and houses.

Approximate Rental Range:

2 Bedroom apartments
$350 - $800+ per week

4 Bedroom houses
$900 - $2500+ per week

The South: From the city south to the Royal National Park at Sutherland are many suburbs with differing characteristics. Those located close to the city contain a blend of high - medium density living and some light industrial areas. Suburbs close to the airport can be noise affected. Further south along Port Hacking and the Georges River many suburbs have water views. Housing is predominantly freestanding homes on 1/4 acre blocks and there are many different styles of homes. Prices vary according to the location, size of the property and style.

Approximate Rental Range:

2 Bedroom apartment
$250 - $425+ per week

4 Bedroom house
$375 - $850+ per week

Inner West: The area immediately west of the city is referred to as the Inner West. Suburbs such as Glebe, Annandale and Newtown are only five minutes away from the city and are close to Sydney University. There are Victorian style terrace homes and many good restaurants in these areas. The surrounding suburbs of Balmain, Drummoyne, Leichhardt, Haberfield and Strathfield are busy and interesting and the close proximity to the city makes this area very popular. Traffic however, can be congested as some of the main roads service the industrial areas to the west.

Approximate Rental Range:

2 Bedroom apartment
$300 - $600+ per week

4 Bedroom house
$450 - $900+ per week

The Greater West: The western region of Sydney stretches to the Blue Mountains. This area is fairly flat and contains lower cost housing, with industrial suburbs located in the region. The city of Parramatta is well serviced and has a large shopping complex and a full range of facilities. Parramatta has many buildings of historical significance dating back to the early settlement of Australia. The main residential housing areas are to the north of Parramatta.

Approximate Rental Range:

2 Bedroom apartment
$200 - $350+ per week

4 Bedroom house
$200 - $500+ per week

Hills District: The Hills district located between Parramatta and Dural and overlooking Sydney's western basin, extends from Winston Hills to Kellyville and Glenhaven. Older homes do exist in this area, but houses generally are newer. Single dwelling houses predominate which attract many families. The northern suburbs of this area tend to be more expensive. There are good regional shopping complexes with a full range of services.

Approximate Rental Range:

2 Bedroom apartment
$220 - $350+ per week

4 Bedroom house
$350 - $1000+ per week

Upper North Shore: This area includes all suburbs north of Roseville and extends to Hornsby. These residential suburbs follow the Pacific Highway, which is the main northern arterial road. Access to the city is by road or rail. There is a good selection of single dwelling homes in well-established neighbourhoods with many older style or character houses available. There are a number of well-regarded private schools in the area. Housing prices vary depending on location and style of home.

Approximate Rental Range:

2 Bedroom apartment
$280 - $525+ per week

4 Bedroom house
$500 - $1500+ per week

Northern Beaches: The Northern Beaches stretches along the eastern coastline from Manly to Palm Beach and includes inland suburbs such as French's Forest, which is a very pleasant family orientated area consisting of free standing homes developed over the past 40 years. There are spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean above the coastal beaches. The suburbs of Manly and Fairlight have more apartment buildings.

Approximate rental range:

2 Bedroom apartment
$250 - $750+ per week

4 Bedroom house
$400 - $800+ per week

Lower North Shore: The Lower North Shore is located north of the Harbour Bridge between Mosman, Lane Cove and Chatswood. Many of these suburbs have excellent water views and the housing can be expensive with a mixture of apartments and freestanding homes. Mosman has a village atmosphere with good boutique shopping and street cafes. The area has a number of well-regarded private schools. Chatswood is the major retail shopping and commercial centre with a full range of facilities available.

Approximate rental range:

2 Bedroom apartment
$300 - $800+ per week

4 Bedroom house
$800 - $2000+ per week

Housing Styles

Homes in Sydney are generally constructed of brick. Newer houses are built of brick veneer and older style homes are built of full brick (double brick). Different areas display different styles of building, reflecting the location and the era. Suburbs closer to the city tend to have smaller blocks of land, more apartments and the housing style is Victorian with wrought iron lace work and verandahs. The suburb of Paddington is a good example of Victorian terrace style homes. Federation homes, built after the turn of the century, are characterised by red brick walls, dominant roofs with gables and ridges, verandahs, and lead light windows. The Californian Bungalow is seen in the many suburbs dating from the 1920s and 1930s.

The Sydney Property Market

Availability of rental properties varies according to the economic climate and the time of year (demand is highest from November to January). The availability of quality homes for rent is limited as Australians have historically sought to purchase their own property. The majority of people renting are therefore young couples saving to purchase, students, elderly and low wage earners. Executive homes are often only available when the owners are transferred away from Sydney.

There is no multi-listing system in Sydney, so it is our responsibility to contact all the agents in the areas in which you are looking. As this process takes time we ask you to give us prior notice of your arrival. Inspections of properties are best arranged during the week. Real estate agents are often busy on Saturdays and there are no Sunday inspections.

Landlords pay a commission to the real estate agent when a tenant is located for their property.

Rental Regulations

Application for tenancy: When a home is selected to rent, the Real Estate Agent will ask for an Application Form to be completed. This form requires personal details and credit references. In order to secure a property the equivalent of a week's rent is immediately payable which is deducted from your first month's rent. This deposit must be paid in cash or with a bank cheque. Once a deposit has been lodged the property is taken off the market. Should you decide not to proceed with the tenancy of that property you will receive back a pro rata proportion of the deposit paid according to the number of days that the property was taken off the market.

Bond: It is obligatory to lodge a bond with the Rental Bond Board. For unfurnished accommodation the bond is equivalent to four weeks rent. For furnished accommodation the bond is for six weeks rent. These amounts are reimbursed at the end of the tenure together with accumulated interest.

Rent: Rent is payable one calendar month in advance. As prices for rental are quoted on a weekly rate the monthly rate has therefore to be calculated. There are two methods used which produce slightly different figures:

1. weekly rent divided by 7 to get a daily rate multiplied by 365 to get the annual rate divided by 12 to get the monthly rate.
2. weekly rent multiplied by 52 to get an annual rate divided by 12 to get the monthly rate.

A landlord pays the council rates and water rates and the tenant is responsible for power, gas, telephone rental and metered water usage.

Residential Tenancy Agreement ("Lease"): Real estate agents use a two part form provided by the Real Estate Institute of NSW. The document is a legal and binding contract. The first part is signed by the tenant and the landlord. Additional clauses may be added listing any special conditions (eg garden maintenance or replacement of a specific item). The second part of the Agreement is a Residential Premises Condition Report. This is completed by the agent and the tenant once the tenant has moved in. The tenant and landlord sign two copies of the Residential Tenancy Agreement and each party keeps one copy of the agreement.

There is a $15.00 lease preparation fee payable to the leasing agent.

How to find a property: Real estate agents all have their own rent rolls. There is no multi listing. Generally landlords select only one agent to let and manage their property. The agent will receive a fee from the landlord for finding a tenant. Properties are advertised on Wednesdays and Saturdays in 'The Sydney Morning Herald'. The local newspapers also carry advertisements on a weekly basis. These are delivered free to homes but are also available from newsagencies.

Eastern Suburbs
The Wentworth Courier
Thursdays

Manly and beach areas
The Manly Daily
Wednesdays & Saturdays

Lower North Shore
The Mosman Daily
Thursdays

Upper North Shore
The North Shore Times
Wednesday & Friday

Sutherland Shire
The Leader
Tuesday & Thursday

Real Estate websites:

www.domain.com.au is the Sydney Morning Herald's property website.
www.realestate.com.au
www.justlisted.com.au
www.homebound.com.au

Home Insurance for Rental Properties

The landlord is responsible for building and public liability insurance. Tenants are recommended to take out their own insurance for the contents of the property.

See section "Insurance" for further details.

Purchase

Citizens and permanent residents may purchase property freely. For temporary residents there is a requirement to obtain approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board.

www.firb.gov.au
6263 3795

Private housing is purchased by either "private treaty" or at auction.

The real estate agent receives a commission from the seller on the sale of the property.

'Stamp Duty' is a tax on the sale of the property and is payable by the purchaser.

The legal formalities of buying are handled either by solicitors or non-legal specialists. As well as looking at the sale contract they organise searches (eg. for restrictions on land use, validity of title) and arrange inspections (eg. pest and building inspections,). They also attend the final settlement to ensure all payments are made.

Electricity

Energy Australia 131 535: For connection Energy Australia will require personal and rental details. Plugs are three pin (not compatible with the English three pin sockets). Average two bedroom apartment - $500 to $800 per year. Average four bedroom house - $1000 to $2000 per year (depends on the appliances used eg air conditioning, clothes dryer or swimming pool). Refundable Security Bond - $200.

Gas

AGL 131 245: For connection AGL will require personal and rental details
Average two bedroom apartment - $200 to $400 per year. Average four bedroom house - $400 to $800 per year (depends on the appliances used eg cooking, water heating or central heating) Reconnection fee - $20. Refundable Security Bond - $100.

Water Rates

Sydney Water 132 092: Renters pay for metered water use only organised by real estate agent. Approximate costs are: Four-bedroom house - $400 per annum
Two-bedroom apartment - $150-$200 per annum.

Council Rates

Four bedroom house approximately - $700 to $1200 depending on area, payable by owner.

Telephone

Telstra 132 200: For connection Telstra will require personal and rental details.
Connections made within 48 hours if existing line connected. Land-Line costs.

Line rental
From $19.95 per month

Reconnection fee to network
$59

Local calls
30c (no time charge)

Local public call box calls
40c

Installation of new line
$299 (excluding trenching)

New Telstra phone
$20

Telephone Rental
$2.99 per month

Telstra Phonecard is a pre-paid debit card for use in public telephones. The cards cost $5, $10, $20 and $50 and can be purchased at newsagents and phoneshops.

Mobile Telephone Services

The network suppliers are Telstra, Optus and Vodafone. Typical pricing arrangements involve a nominal payment for the handset and a minimum monthly charge of $10 - $60 for a 12 - 24 month contract. Call charges depend on the pricing and contract arrangements chosen. Prepaid mobile phones are also available and cost from $99 - $500. Mobile phone stores are located in all major shopping or commercial centres.

Telephone Service Providers

Other companies offering local and international connections are:

AAPT
www.aapt.com.au
13 88 88

DigiPlus
www.digiplus.com.au
1300 361 441

Optus
www.optus.com.au
1300 300 937

Primus Telecom
www.primus.com.au
1300 361466

Internet Service Providers

AOL
www.aol.com.au
1300 734 357

Optusnet
www.optusnet.com.au
1800 558 558

Ozemail
www.ozemail.com.au
1800 805 874

Telstra Big Pond
www.bigpond.com.au
1800 804 282

TPG
www.tpg.com.au
1300 360 855

Unwired
www.unwired.com.au
1300 761 881

Cable Television

Available through Foxtel and Optus. Costs for installation are $29.95. Monthly charges vary from $36.95 - $101.95 depending on the number of channels chosen.

Foxtel
www.foxtel.com.au
13 19 99

Optus
www.optus.com.au
13 33 11

Home Insurance for Rental Properties

The landlord is responsible for building and public liability insurance. Tenants are recommended to take out their own insurance for the contents of the property.

The cost of an insurance policy may vary depending on the area in which you live, the type of cover you request and any special items listed on the policy. Items such as 'theft anywhere in Australia' and 'new for old replacement' will incur additional costs.

For example: Contents Insurance for $60,000 will cost from $240 to $480 per annum

A number of insurance companies will provide contents insurance. For example:

AAMI
www.aami.com.au
13 22 44

ALLIANZ
www.allianz.com.au
1300 137 664

AMP
www.amp.com.au
13 34 48

GIO
www.gio.com.au
13 10 10

NRMA
www.nrma.com.au
13 21 32

ZURICH
www.zurich.com.au
13 26 87

Note: Some companies (NRMA and GIO) offer discounts if you ensure both home contents and motor vehicles with them.

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作者: lookaround 时间: 11-7-2007 00:50
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Electrical Appliances / Purchase
www.harveynorman.com.au

www.retravision.com.au

Electrical Appliances / Rental
www.radio-rentals.com.au

E-Toll Tag
www.myRTA.com

Entertainment
www.citysearch.com.au

Furniture Purchase
www.freedom.com.au

www.fantasticfurniture.com.au

www.ikea.com.au

Furniture Rental
www.livingedge.com.au

www.guestsfurniture.com.au

Housing
www.domain.com.au

Local Councils
www.dlg.nsw.gov.au

Maps / Suburb information
www.whereis.com.au

www.street-directory.com.au

Medicare – Enrolment Amendment Form
www.medicareaustralia.gov.au

Motor Vehicles /Driving / Licences
www.rta.nsw.gov.au

www.nswcarsearch.com.au

Newspaper – Sydney Morning Herald
www.smh.com.au

Police / Crime
www.police.nsw.gov.au

www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au

Schools
www.schools.nsw.edu.au

www.isd.com.au

Supermarket
www.coles.com.au

www.woolworths.com.au

Telecommunications
www.telstra.com.au

Tourism
www.visitnsw.com.au

www.whats-on-in-sydney.com.au

Transport
www.131500.com.au

Yellow Pages - listing of suppliers, traders, services
www.yellowpages.com.au

White Pages – personal and business telephone numbers and details
www.whitepages.com.au

作者: lookaround 时间: 11-7-2007 00:52
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Sydney is a world class city with a variety of entertainment including pubs, clubs, casino, theatres, ballet and opera. The Metro section of Friday's 'Sydney Morning Herald' newspaper offers a complete guide to everything that is on in Sydney. There are also excellent galleries and museums to enjoy.

www.citysearch.com.au is an excelent website with information about what's on and where to go in Sydney.

Festivals

Festivals are a major part of Sydney's culture. The largest is 'The Festival of Sydney' in January, which offers everything from opera to the circus. In February the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival with an extravagant nighttime parade down Oxford Street, Darlinghurst attracts spectators of all persuasions. In April the Royal Easter Show is held at the Showground at Olympic Park and gives visitors an opportunity to see "the country come to town". The Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, which starts in Sydney Harbour on December 26 provides a colourful spectacle as the fleet commences the race to Hobart.

Tickets

Tickets to most plays, concerts, ballet and opera may be purchased through agencies and paid by credit card over the telephone. These include:

Ticketek
www.ticketek.com.au
132 849

Ticketmaster
www.ticketmaster7.com
136 100

Halftix (half price tickets)
91 York St, nr Market St
9279 0855

Sydney has many large supermarkets, shopping centres and plazas. David Jones and Myer are the major department stores and are located in the city and most regional shopping centres. Retailers Kmart and Target sell a wide range of items including clothing, household goods, motor vehicle accessories and hardware. Prices are generally lower than the major department stores. Retail hours are:

9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday

9:00am - 5:00 pm
Saturday

10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday

Woolworths and Coles are large supermarket chains providing groceries, meat and vegetables. Trading hours are usually from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm although many stores are open 24 hours. A home delivery service is often available.

Online Shopping

www.coles.com.au

www.greengrocer.com.au

www.shopfast.com.au

www.woolworths.com.au

City

The main shopping precinct in Sydney is located in an area known as the Pitt Street Mall. David Jones and Grace Bros are centrally located with easy access between Town Hall Station and the Queen Victoria Building, Sydney Central Plaza and Centrepoint.

Castlereagh Street and Chifley Plaza (2 Chifley Square) have a wonderful selection of international stores and Skygarden (77 Castlereagh Street) features an excellent food court.

The beautiful Strand Arcade, built in 1892 has many fine fashion, jewellery and craft stores while the Queen Victoria Building, built in 1898 and restored in 1984 is home to 200 speciality shops.

The Rocks area near Circular Quay, and Darling Harbour at the western edge of the city, has a variety of shops which include Australian artefacts and gifts.

Away from the main city precinct Oxford Street, Paddington offer shoppers an eclectic selection of fashion, homewares, cafes, pubs and good window-shopping. Double Bay and Mosman have a village atmosphere with designer fashion and boutiques.

City Supermarkets: Coles Supermarket in the World Square Shopping Centre, between George, Liverpool, Pitt and Goulburn Streets. Open 6.00am – midnight, seven days

Smaller Coles supermarket at Wynyard Station and Woolworths Supermarket at Town Hall Station

Suburban

There are also many large suburban shopping centres featuring the major retailers and a variety of facilities such as cinema complexes. Good car parking is provided. Some of the larger centres in the suburbs are found at:

Bondi Junction - Westfield Shopping Town

Chatswood - Westfield Shopping Town and Chatswood Chase

Castle Hill - Castle Towers

Maroubra - East Gardens

Hornsby - Westfield Shopping Town

Hurstville - Hurstville Super Centre

North Ryde - Macquarie Centre

Miranda - Westfield Shopping Town

Parramatta - Westfield Shopping Town

Brookvale - Warringah Mall

Moore Park - Supa Centa

Markets

Sydney Fish Market
Blackwattle Bay Road, Pyrmont
Open 7 days per week 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
In addition to the daily fish market, there are other shops, restaurants and a seafood cooking school. See www.sydneyfishmarket.com.au or telephone - 9004 1100.

Paddy's Haymarket
Cnr Hay Street and Ultimo Road, Haymarket
Thursday 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

Paddy's Flemington
Parramatta Road, Flemington
Friday 10:00 am to 4:30 pm Sunday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm

For full information on the fresh food, flower and growers markets located at Paddy's Flemington: www.paddysmarkets.com.au or telephone - 1300 361 589

Parklea Markets
601 Sunnyholt Road, Parklea
Saturday and Sunday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Produce, clothing and homewares
www.parkleamarkets.com.au or telephone 9629 3311

There are many small markets and bazaars held throughout the city (see Sydney Yellow Pages under 'Markets'). They sell fresh produce, gourmet foods, books, fashion and artefacts.

www.citysearch.com.au has up-to-date information about all markets in Sydney.

Liquor

Licensed premises are permitted to sell liquor from Monday to Saturday, 10:00 am - 10:00 pm. Sunday hours vary. Restaurants, clubs and hotel lounges have more flexible hours. You must be over 18 to buy or consume alcohol in public. Liquor shops are known as Bottle Shops. Supermarkets are not licensed to sell alcohol.

作者: xinghh 时间: 11-7-2007 01:22
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作者: lookaround 时间: 11-7-2007 12:15

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原帖由 lookaround 于 11-7-2007 12:15 发表

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