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Filming in Sydney & NSW | Working and Living in NSW | Facts & Figures

  • Capital
    Capital
    Sydney
  • Climate
    Climate
    New South Wales is situated in a temperate climate zone, ensuring that weather conditions for most of the year are warm and mild. To view climate information for Sydney, NSW click here.
  • Average seasonal temperatures in NSW:
    Average seasonal temperatures in NSW:
    C° F°
    Summer(Dec-Feb) 25.5 78
    Fall (Mar-May) 22 72
    Winter(June-Aug) 17 62
    Spring (Sept-Nov) 22 71
    Average annual max: 22 71




    Temp Chart Farenheit



    Temp Chart Celcius
  • Monthly average rainfall in Sydney:
    Monthly average rainfall in Sydney:
    December - February
    99mm (3.9") over 11.9 rain days

    March - May
    127mm (5") over 9 rain days

    June - August
    102mm (4") over 10.5 rain days

    September - November
    76mm (3") over 11 rain days



    Rainfall (inches)



    Rainfall (mm)
  • Currency
    Currency
    Decimal with the dollar as the basic unit, 100 cents equals $1.00.
  • Electricity
    Electricity
    The electricity supply is 240v AC (alternating current), 50 hertz, using an earthed 3-pin plug. Television video standard is PAL 650 lines (although many companies offer NTSC capacity).
  • Flying times
    Flying times
    Approx flying times to Sydney (in hours)

    Auckland 3.00
    Bangkok 9.50
    Hong Kong 9.00
    London 23.00
    Los Angeles 13.50
    New York 18.50
    Paris 22.00
    Tokyo 9.50


    Approx flying times from Sydney to other Australian cities (in hours)

    Adelaide 2.00
    Alice Springs 3.00
    Brisbane 1.50
    Canberra .45
    Darwin 5.50
    Hobart 1.50
    Melbourne 1.50
    Perth 4.50
  • International telephone prefix
    International telephone prefix
    Country code 61
    Sydney area code 2
  • Language
    Language
    The principal language is English, but there are more than 200 language groups in Australia which include Aboriginal, Chinese, Lebanese, Greek, German, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Pacific Islands and Vietnamese. Skilled multi-lingual co-ordinators are available to assist with all facets of film production.
  • Population
    Population
    NSW 6.98 million Sydney 4 million
    (June 2008)
  • Television networks
    Television networks
    There are two publicly-funded television networks, ABC TV and SBS TV (a multicultural programming station), three free-to-air commercial networks and three pay television platforms supporting 58 channels.
  • Time zone
    Time zone
    NSW = Greenwich Mean Time plus 10 hours, add one hour for summer time from the end of October to March.
  • National & State holidays
    National & State holidays
  • Filming permits
    Filming permits

    Most public locations including streets require a permit before filming can begin. A permit fee generally applies. Permits are usually granted by local Council, although the approval of the Police or Roads Authority may also be needed. The request process is usually routine, but make sure you allow sufficient time. The Screen NSW can help you find the appropriate contacts for your project

    Email: production@screen.nsw.gov.au

 
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