sydneySydney as a city is considered a very safe place, especially for tourists. The little crime that Sydney does have generally affects the locals and not visitors to the city. This beingSydney is the capital city of the state of New South Wales and the most populous city in Australia. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour and extends about 80 km (50 mi) from the Pacific Ocean in the east to the Blue Mountains in the west, and about 80 km (50 mi) from Ku See more