- Serhat Ahmed
Without experience of having lived abroad, I thought it would be hard to get to know other expats. But not with InterNations.
Americans Living in Australia: Your Questions, Answered
If you’re a new or soon-to-be expat in Australia, you probably aren’t quite sure yet what it will be like. That’s why we gathered the answers to some key questions you may have about life in Australia. If you want to ask more specific questions — or even share your own tips — join InterNations! You’ll be part of a community of new and experienced expats who love to help each other out.
What are the most common nationalities in Australia?
As an expat in Australia, you'll meet people from many different cultures (especially if you're an InterNations member!) The top nationalities in the InterNations Communities in Australia currently are:
- British
- Indians
- Americans
- Germans
Which cities are most popular among expats in Australia?
Some cities attract more expats than others. These are the cities with the largest expat communities in Australia:
- Sydney
- Canberra
- Melbourne
How much rent do expats pay in Australia?
Your personal situation plays a role here. Single expats spend on average 1.338 USD on their accommodation per month, while expat families spend around 1.608 USD. And of course, rents can also vary greatly depending on the location and city within Australia.
To give you an idea of what to expect, here are some rent averages for the most popular cities in Australia.
Average rent in Sydney
- Single expats: 1.773 USD
- Expat families: 3.413 USD
Average rent in Canberra
- Single expats: 1.630 USD
- Expat families: 2.640 USD
Average rent in Melbourne
- Single expats: 1.272 USD
- Expat families: 2.405 USD
How safe is Australia?
You may be wondering about safety. In general people perceive their personal safety situation in Australia as safe. People rate the risk of falling victiom to petty crime (such as pickpocketing or minor theft) as rather low. They consider the chance of being the victim of violent crime (including mugging) low. And, they rate confidence in the police force and related local authorities as very high.
How safe is Australia for women?
Female expats rated the safety situation in Australia as very safe. This is based on the feedback of expat women living in Australia (rather than actual crime statistics). So obviously this can be highly subjective and depends on factors such as where people live.
Meet other Americans at our events in Australia
Attend our monthly events and activities for Americans expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.
Want to meet other Americans at our events?
Why Americans move abroad … (and do they like it?)
Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys for expats — Expat Insider — where we ask people living around the world about every aspect of expat life. We’ve rounded up key facts about the typical American expat: what motivated them to move to a new country, what they enjoy about life abroad, as well as what they struggle with the most.
Meet other Americans in Australia
Our Global Partners
Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends
Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.
Find other Americans to share your hobbies with
Find Tips and Advice on Australia from American Expats
Of course, expat living in Australia is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Americans is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Australian way of life and mentality. InterNations helps you connect and meet up with other Americans in Australia, residing in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Americans in Sydney or Americans in Melbourne.
- Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from the United States of America in Australia.
- Obtain and share insider tips in our Australia Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get st￭ turkey in Sydney.
- Search the InterNations Places database for Australia to get information on institutions from your home country, including the American embassy.
From Queensland to New South Wales, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly American expats in Australia.
Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Americans in Australia
Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Australia. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Australian vegemite, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Canberra’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the Grand Barrier Reef as well as other beautiful landmarks in Australia.
Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from the United States of America and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Hello from our Americans living in Australia!
- Serhat Ahmed
Without experience of having lived abroad, I thought it would be hard to get to know other expats. But not with InterNations.
- Lotta Koskinen
When I first attended the Sydney Bar night I was really nervous. But everyone welcomed me and I quickly felt as part of the community.
