Sydney - Post Report Question and Answers
Is this a good city for LGBT expatriates? Why or why not?
Yes, in terms of safety and the ability to live openly. It's about as safe for LGBTQIA+ folks as a major U.S. city. However, the gay community in Sydney is notoriously cliquey. Very much like that of Washington D.C., but smaller and more exclusive. There is also far less variety in the gay community in Sydney compared to that of Melbourne, for example. But there are plenty of cis gay men (mostly white) with similar tastes in music, clothes and activities (drinking, partying, promiscuity, etc.). - May 2023
Yes. There are no particular LGBT concerns here. Australia has marriage equality, and the LGBT staff (locals and US hires) and family members have not had any concerns that I'm aware of. There are good mental and physical health care providers for LGBT-specific issues. - Dec 2020
No problems. - May 2018
Yes. - Mar 2015
Yes. - Nov 2014
Sydney is a very tolerant city. The Sydney Mardi Gras parade should be on your bucket list whether you're straight or gay. - Sep 2012
This is one of the top cities in the world for gays and lesbians. - Jun 2010
