At a Glance
Avg Dev Salary
A$110k/yr
Rent (City)
A$2,400/mo
Quality of Life
8.7/10
Visa
Moderate
Score Breakdown
Salary6.7/10
Affordability4.4/10
Quality of Life8.7/10
Safety8.6/10
Visa Access4/10
Tax Efficiency4.1/10
Average Salaries
Annual salary across 20 job roles · AUD
Cost of Living
Rent (City Centre)A$2,400
Rent (Outside)A$1,700
GroceriesA$420
TransportA$150
UtilitiesA$200
Eating Out (meal)A$25
Estimated Monthly Total (city centre)A$3,170
Quality Scores
Quality of Life
8.7/10
Healthcare
8.2/10
Safety
8.6/10
Internet Speed
7.2/10
Tax Information
Income Tax (mid bracket)
32.5%
Social Security Rate
0%
Visa & Immigration
Difficulty:Moderate
Points-based skilled migration. Processing times can be long. Employer sponsorship is the fastest route for tech workers.
Skilled Independent (189)Employer Sponsored (482)Global Talent (858)
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