One in three Sydneysiders ‘don’t need to visit the CBD’ for a good time | michaelkoziol
A third of Sydneysiders say they don’t feel the need to visit the CBD for great entertainment and culture, while many see the city as expensive, inconvenient and a “special occasion” destination rather than somewhere to go regularly.
While a third said they did not feel the need to visit the CBD for great experiences and 38 per cent felt the CBD was not as appealing as before the pandemic, another cohort – 35 per cent – said they were actually more likely to visit the CBD for activities. “People are saying loud and clear: ‘We don’t need to travel into the CBD for casual dining, to catch up with friends and family, or to spend time in natural or green spaces when we can do this so close to home and at less cost’.”The survey of 3017 Sydneysiders was conducted in late 2021, before the Omicron COVID outbreak, but consultancy EY said its findings “remain relevant to the long-term future of the CBD”.
More broadly, dissatisfaction with nightlife was a major reason younger Sydneysiders might avoid the city; 44 per cent of 25 to 34-year-olds and 41 per cent of 35 to 44-year-olds said the “limited variety of bars and nightlife” was a deterrent.People who live in the inner west and the city/inner south regions were the most likely to shun the limited nightlife options of the CBD, while people aged 25 to 34 were more likely to say the city had “too many tourists” .
The EY report made 29 recommendations to the government, foremost among them increasing alfresco dining and green space, extending the Dine and Discover program, hosting more special events and exploring opportunities for more late-night licenses in some districts.It urged the government to encourage public transport through subsidised annual travel passes, a “CBD ticket” for unlimited travel within certain zones and later services at night.
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