Australia
Australia unfolds as a continent of contrasts, where urban vibrancy meets ancient landscapes and diverse regional identities.
Overview
From the cosmopolitan pulse of Sydney and Melbourne to the tropical north and the vast, red heart of the Outback, Australia’s scale is matched by its cultural and geographic variety. English is the common language, but each state and territory brings its own flavor—whether you’re drawn to bustling coastal cities, remote islands, or the desert interior.
At a glance
Language
- English(Official)
Population27,309,396
CurrencyAustralian Dollar (AUD)
1 AUD = 0.7162 USD
1 USD = 1.3962 AUD
Popular places
Australia
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially similar cost levelSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerStronger local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Quality of Life IndexStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
Healthcare IndexGenerally favorableSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
Crime IndexModerateSource category: Crime | 2026 | Crime index (100 = highest crime)
Safety IndexMixedSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
Pollution IndexLowSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
Traffic IndexHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Entry requirements
Visa and residency reference data is available for Tourist / Visa Waiver, Tourist / Visa Waiver, Work (Employer-Sponsored), and 6 more.
Tourist / Visa Waiver
- Australian Visitor Visa (subclass 600)
Christmas Island is emitted as an Australian external-territory target. This row captures the Australian Visitor visa route for eligible visitors.
- 12 months
- No work rights
- Electronic Travel Authority (Subclass 601)
Visit Australia as often as you wish in a 12-month period. Stay up to 3 months each time you enter Australia.
- 3 months
- No work rights
- Visitor Visa (Subclass 600)
For tourists, business visitors or to visit family for 3, 6 or 12 months
- 12 months
- No work rights
Work (Employer-Sponsored)
Languages
- English(Official)
- Malay(Regional)
- Mandarin Chinese(Regional)
Sources
- Country language reference
Safety
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Australia.
Canada
Take normal security precautions
Advisory effective · Verified
Take normal security precautions in Australia.
United Kingdom
No destination-wide FCDO travel warning
Advisory effective · Verified
FCDO travel advice currently has no destination-wide warning for Australia. Review the full FCDO travel advice before travelling, including safety, entry, health, and insurance guidance.
United States
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Advisory effective · Verified
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in Australia. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Australia. If you decide to travel to Australia: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP ) to receive alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for Australia. Prepare a plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel and return to the United States. We highly recommend that you buy insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation coverage.
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