Doctor Salaries in Sydney
Medical career guide for Sydney, Australia
Population: 5.19 M
2 Major Hospitals
Population
5.19 M
Macrotrends 2024
Hospitals
2 Key Facilities
Major metro & coastal suburbs
Climate
Sub-tropical: mild winters, warm summers
Hospital Network & Facilities
Key Hospitals
- Westmead Hospital
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Details
- 220 + public hospitals across NSW
- Westmead ~975 beds; Royal Prince Alfred ~500 k outpatient visits
Workforce Needs
- NSW GP shortfall ≈ 2 400
- Rural regions entering bidding wars for talent
Incentives & Benefits
- Urban practice with outreach opportunities
- Rural premiums
Practice Settings
- Tertiary hospitals
- Sub-specialty private clinics
Salary Insights
- Urban GP average AUD 200 k+
- Rural GP > AUD 280 k
Living Costs & Housing
Cost of Living
- Median house price AUD 1.1 M
- High rental demand
Housing Market
- Inner-city apartments
- Family homes in suburbs