🇦🇺 Australia Relocation Data 2026
Key statistics for expats and relocators
Data updated · Region: Oceania · Free with attribution (CC BY 4.0)
Overall Score
68/100
Global Rank
#8/95
Est. Monthly Cost
$3,350
Dimension Breakdown
Confidence: 88%. Scores weighted using default quality-of-life profile. Source: WhereNext Global Relocation Index, compiled from institutional datasets (World Bank, WHO, GPI, OECD, EF EPI).
Cost of Living Breakdown
| Category | Affordability Index | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | 26/100 | Expensive |
| Rent | 14/100 | Expensive |
| Property Purchase | 14/100 | Expensive |
| Utilities | 14/100 | Expensive |
| Transport | 32/100 | Expensive |
| Overall (composite) | 91 | higher = more expensive |
Sub-indexes: higher = more affordable. Overall index: higher = more expensive. Estimated solo monthly cost: $3,350 USD (calibrated so US index 82 = ~$3,000/mo).
Top Cities in Australia
Tax Overview
| Tax Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Top Income Tax Rate | 47% |
| VAT / GST | 10% |
| Corporate Tax | 30% |
| Effective Rate at $60K | 18.7% |
Special Tax Regimes
- Working Holiday Maker (15% flat to $45K)
Medicare levy of 2% adds to burden. No tax-free threshold for some visa holders.
Effective Tax by Income Tier (Salary)
| Gross Income (USD) | Effective Rate | Monthly Take-Home |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | 18% | $3,398 |
| $100,000 | 25% | $6,210 |
| $200,000 | 35% | $10,864 |
Estimated for a single-filer resident on salary income. Includes income tax + social contributions. Actual liability varies by residency status, treaties, and deductions. Sources: OECD Tax Database, Deloitte Tax Guides.
Visa Access by Passport
| Passport | Access Level | Max Stay (days) | Work Allowed | Nomad Visa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | e-Visa | 90 | No | No |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | e-Visa | 90 | No | No |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | e-Visa | 90 | No | No |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Visa Required | Unlimited | No | No |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | e-Visa | 90 | No | No |
Visa data for tourist/short-stay access. Work permits and long-term residency require separate applications. Source: WhereNext visa requirements database (73 passports mapped).
Key Facts
| Capital | Canberra |
| Population | 26.0 Million |
| Currency | Australian Dollar (AUD) |
| Languages | English |
| Region | Oceania |
| Timezone | Multiple (UTC+8 to +11) |
| English Proficiency | Native |
How to Cite
WhereNext. "Australia Relocation Data 2026." WhereNext Open Data, 2026-04-12. https://getwherenext.com/data/country/au. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.