A quarterly snapshot that explores emerging economic and business trends and their long-term impact on the city.
These reports show how people use, visit and spend in the City of Sydney local area.
City economic monitor – July 2026PDF · 10.23 MB · Last modified
At a glance
- Weekly average consumer spend was $293 million in June 2026, up 5.1% from June 2025.
- Shoes and clothing spend experienced the greatest growth from the previous year, up 19.8%
- Weekly average visitation by public transport to the city centre was 3.2 million in June 2026, up 8.2% from June 2025. Thursdays were the busiest days in June.
- Short-term overseas visitors to Sydney were up 10% from the previous year. China remains the largest country of origin.
- In line with the last reporting period, consumer spending across high streets and neighbourhoods showed mixed results. Spend increased from the previous year in Potts Point, King Street, Redfern and Haymarket, while Glebe Point Road and Stanley Street recorded declines.
Crown Street, Surry Hills. — Image: Abril Felman/City of Sydney
Insights archive
City of Sydney economic and business trend data was previously shared under our regular city economic insights reports.
