sydneyThe Sydney Harbour Bridge stands next to the Opera House as one of the city's most iconic landmarks. Lovingly called the Coat Hanger by locals, this towering structure isPop. (2001) City of Sydney, 128,544; Greater Sydney Statistical Area, 3,997,321; (2011) City of Sydney, 169,501; Greater Sydney Statistical Area, 4,429,034. Landscape Climate. Sydney is situated on latitude 34° S and