Move to Australia
3 cities, one country, zero sugar-coating. Residency paths, real costs, and whether the government will leave you alone.
Australia at a Glance
1BR rent / mo
Democracy index
Homicides / 100k
Where to land in Australia
3 cities ranked by Livability Score — the one number that rolls up rent, safety, democracy, and internet
Perth
68/100Sydney
67/100Gold Coast
65/100Compare cities in Australia
What it costs to exist
Real monthly numbers, not what the expat blog says
$2,506
priciest 1BR / mo
Rent + food + transport + utilities, averaged across 3 cities. No gym membership, no brunch budget.
How rich is everyone, really
GDP, taxes, and other numbers politicians argue about
$72,111
GDP per capita
4.1%
Unemployment
3.2%
Inflation
Moderate inequality — some neighborhoods will feel like different countries.
Will the government leave you alone?
Democracy, press freedom, and whether you should use a VPN
8.85/10
🏛️ Full democracy
Is Australia safe?
Homicide rates and the stats that matter for sleeping at night
Safe enough to stop thinking about it. Standard urban awareness applies.
Safest tracked city: Perth (0.8 per 100k)
Can you order coffee?
The language situation, no sugarcoating
English
Primary language
English is the main language. One fewer excuse not to move.
❓ Moving to Australia — Common Questions
What is the best city to move to in Australia?▾
Based on our Livability Score, Perth ranks #1 in Australia with a score of 68/100. City-centre rent starts around $1821/month.
How much does it cost to live in Australia?▾
City-centre 1-bedroom rent ranges from $1821 to $2506/month across our 3 tracked cities. Average monthly solo expenses are around $4,365.
Is Australia a democracy?▾
Australia scores 8.85/10 on the EIU Democracy Index and is classified as a "Full democracy."
Is Australia safe to live in?▾
The average homicide rate across our tracked cities in Australia is 0.8 per 100,000 people. That's quite safe by global standards.