About Sydney
- About 5.6 million people live in Sydney, the biggest city in Australia.
- No town in New South Wales is bigger.
- Towns nearby: Newport (25 km), Liverpool (27 km) and Toongabbie West (27 km).
Dating by city / Australia / New South Wales / Sydney
Meet people in Sydney
Looking for a date, something serious or new friends in Sydney? Create a profile and you could be the first local on this page.
First-date ideas for Sydney
In Sydney it helps to meet halfway rather than in one person's neighbourhood. A place near a transport hub means nobody spends an hour getting there, or getting home.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Dating in Sydney: questions and answers
Who can I meet near Sydney?
More than 5.7 million people live within 50 km of Sydney, in 6 towns and cities including Liverpool, Campbelltown and Toongabbie West. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Sydney?
Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Sydney or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Sydney real people?
YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I date someone from outside Sydney?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.