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
69/100Sydney
68/100Gold Coast
66/100Compare 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 (PPP)
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
95
/100Freedom House score
#30
Press freedom rank
Do they want you here?
How the locals feel about people who moved in — public sentiment, not immigration law
8.3
/9↑Gallup Migrant Acceptance Index — #7 of 140. Last asked in 2019.
Warming up, slowly — index up 0.3 points, 2016–2019 (Gallup)
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 69/100. 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.