🇦🇺 Oceania
Cities & towns in Australia
Where you land inside Australia matters more than the country itself. Browse the most popular cities for American expats, or take a 60-second quiz to surface the top 5 that fit your lifestyle.
Find your city in Australia
Answer 8 quick questions about pace, beaches, transit, and budget — we'll rank the top 5 cities.
Sydney
Pop. ~5.4M metro
Harbor city with beaches, ferries, and a huge American expat scene — Australia's priciest.
Walkability
8/10
Beach access
10/10
Expat community
9/10
Housing cost
10/10
Melbourne
Pop. ~5.2M metro
Coffee, laneways, and Australia's most European-feeling city — a favorite of long-term expats.
Walkability
9/10
Beach access
6/10
Expat community
9/10
Housing cost
8/10