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Serhat Ahmed

Serhat Ahmed

Without experience of having lived abroad, I thought it would be hard to get to know other expats. But not with InterNations.

Lotta Koskinen

Lotta Koskinen

When I first attended the Sydney Bar night I was really nervous. But everyone welcomed me and I quickly felt as part of the community.

Brazilians Living in Australia: Your Questions, Answered

If you’re a new or soon-to-be expat in Australia, you probably aren’t quite sure yet what it will be like. That’s why we gathered the answers to some key questions you may have about life in Australia. If you want to ask more specific questions — or even share your own tips — join InterNations! You’ll be part of a community of new and experienced expats who love to help each other out.

What are the most common nationalities in Australia?
As an expat in Australia, you'll meet people from many different cultures (especially if you're an 51ԹϺmember!) The top nationalities in the 51ԹϺCommunities in Australia currently are:

  • British
  • Indians
  • Americans
  • Germans

Which cities are most popular among expats in Australia?
Some cities attract more expats than others. These are the cities with the largest expat communities in Australia:

  • Sydney
  • Canberra
  • Melbourne

How much rent do expats pay in Australia?
Your personal situation plays a role here. Single expats spend on average 1.338 USD on their accommodation per month, while expat families spend around 1.608 USD. And of course, rents can also vary greatly depending on the location and city within Australia.

To give you an idea of what to expect, here are some rent averages for the most popular cities in Australia.

Average rent in Sydney

  • Single expats: 1.773 USD
  • Expat families: 3.413 USD

Average rent in Canberra

  • Single expats: 1.630 USD
  • Expat families: 2.640 USD

Average rent in Melbourne

  • Single expats: 1.272 USD
  • Expat families: 2.405 USD

How safe is Australia?
You may be wondering about safety. In general people perceive their personal safety situation in Australia as safe. People rate the risk of falling victiom to petty crime (such as pickpocketing or minor theft) as rather low. They consider the chance of being the victim of violent crime (including mugging) low. And, they rate confidence in the police force and related local authorities as very high.

How safe is Australia for women?
Female expats rated the safety situation in Australia as very safe. This is based on the feedback of expat women living in Australia (rather than actual crime statistics). So obviously this can be highly subjective and depends on factors such as where people live.

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An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

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Meet other Brazilians at our events in Australia

Attend our monthly events and activities for Brazilians expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

Melbourne's Legacy Pellegrini's
Melbourne's Legacy Pellegrini's
Join me to learn about Melbourne's Pellegrini's a Story Steeped in History and Heart of Melbourne. This is a 55 minutes documentary for only $5+booking fee and it starts at 6pm with limited tickets left https://www.palacecinemas.com.au/movies/pellegrinis-a-melbourne-legacy Ticket link: https://bu
Join me to learn about Melbourne's Pellegrini's a Story Steeped in History and Heart of Melbourne. This is a 55 minutes documentary for only $5+booking fee and it starts at 6pm with limited tickets left https://www.palacecinemas.com.au/movies/pellegrinis-a-melbourne-legacy Ticket link: https://bu
Japan Film Festival: Kokuho
Japan Film Festival: Kokuho
In post-war Japan's economic boom, gangster family-born Kikuo Tachibana finds himself adopted by a kabuki actor. Despite life's challenges, he develops into a gifted performer.
In post-war Japan's economic boom, gangster family-born Kikuo Tachibana finds himself adopted by a kabuki actor. Despite life's challenges, he develops into a gifted performer.
51ԹϺSydney End of Year Xmas Party
51ԹϺSydney End of Year Xmas Party
🎄 We’re excited to invite you to the 51ԹϺEnd-of-Year Christmas Party at our fresh new venue, Iki Bar in Potts Point!🎄 🎅 Come along for a festive evening of drinks, good vibes, and great company as we celebrate the end of another wonderful year together. Whether you're new to InterNatio
🎄 We’re excited to invite you to the 51ԹϺEnd-of-Year Christmas Party at our fresh new venue, Iki Bar in Potts Point!🎄 🎅 Come along for a festive evening of drinks, good vibes, and great company as we celebrate the end of another wonderful year together. Whether you're new to InterNatio
51ԹϺBrisbane December Official Event @ New Farm Bistro
Join us to celebrate the end of 2025 with good vibes, great food & drinks at the cozy, family-run New Farm Bistro! 🍷🍕✨ 📅 When: Thursday, 18th December ⏰ From: 17:30 📍 Where: New Farm Bistro, Casa Italia Community Centre 💰 Entrance Fee: $10 Albatross | $25 Basic (Includes a welcome drink 🥂 an
Join us to celebrate the end of 2025 with good vibes, great food & drinks at the cozy, family-run New Farm Bistro! 🍷🍕✨ 📅 When: Thursday, 18th December ⏰ From: 17:30 📍 Where: New Farm Bistro, Casa Italia Community Centre 💰 Entrance Fee: $10 Albatross | $25 Basic (Includes a welcome drink 🥂 an

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Why Brazilian expats move abroad (& how they like it)

Every year, we publish one of the biggest global surveys among expats — asking them about various aspects of their life, from work to leisure. Learn what motivated our Brazilian members to move abroad, what keeps them there, and what they struggle with or miss about home.

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Our Global Partners

Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of 51ԹϺGroups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

Personal Development Group
Personal Development Group
Night Out Group
Night Out Group
Happy Hour Group
Happy Hour Group
Changemakers Group
Changemakers Group

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Find Tips and Advice on Australia from Brazilian Expats

Of course, expat living in Australia is not just about shipping your belongings and filing in some bureaucratic papers. Regular socializing with fellow Brazilians is an essential part of expat life and helps getting accustomed to the Australian way of life and mentality. 51ԹϺhelps you connect and meet up with other Brazilians in Australia, residing in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne and many other places throughout the country. Just take a look at our group of Brazilians in Sydney or Brazilians in Melbourne.

If you ever wish to have a chat in your native language, discover where to shop for Brazilian food or discuss your favorite sports team's latest match, become a member of the Australian 51ԹϺCommunity:

  • Look up our top quality network to get to know open-minded expats from Brazil in Australia.
  • Obtain and share insider tips in our Australia Expat Forums – e.g. how to hire a babysitter fluent in your native tongue for your children or where to get feijoada in Sydney.
  • Search the 51ԹϺPlaces database for Australia to get information on institutions from your home country, including the Brazilian embassy.

From Queensland to New South Wales, we’ll help you connect with supportive and friendly Brazilian expats in Australia.

Join Our Expat Activities and Mingle with Fellow Brazilians in Australia

Moreover, please feel free to attend our regular expat events and activities in Australia. Our get-togethers are very diverse and range from a cozy gathering to enjoy the traditional Australian vegemite, to big expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Canberra’s best locations. You can also participate in one of our expat trips to go and see the Grand Barrier Reef as well as other beautiful landmarks in Australia.

Our meet-ups and activities are a great opportunity to mingle with expats from Brazil and various other countries in a casual setting. Interested? Just sign up and you’ll soon be receiving a cordial Oi from our Brazilians living in Australia!

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