When it comes to moving internationally from New Zealand, it’s not surprising that so many Kiwis have Australia at the top of their list! Its close proximity, similar culture and special visa and entitlements are just some of the reasons why more Kiwis are choosing to relocate to Australia.
If you are moving to Australia, you may be struggling to decide where your new home should be. As Australia is approximately 29 times bigger than New Zealand, there’s no shortage of cities and towns to choose from. If you are struggling to choose where you might like to relocate to, this blog article is for you! At Allied, we have years of experience in helping Kiwis successfully make the move from New Zealand to their new home in Australia. We’ve listed some of the most popular places for Kiwis to live in Australia to inspire you.
Kiwis’ most popular places to live in Australia
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, New Zealand-born people were the second largest group (568,000 people) of people living in Australia in 2016. Following the announcement of the easier pathway to Aussie citizenship, this number has and is expected to continue growing.
But where in Australia are all these Kiwis living? As the leading moving company in New Zealand, we are proud to have helped Kiwis move to their new homes across Australia. We’ve reviewed our latest internal moving data to compile the most popular Australian states that New Zealanders are moving to in 2023!
1. Queensland
Queensland is the top destination for Kiwis moving to Australia. It’s hard to tell if it is the great weather (Queensland experiences over 300 days of sunshine a year), the stunning beaches and landscapes (and, of course, the Great Barrier Reef), or the affordability of living there (when compared to other Australian states), that has so many New Zealanders booking a one-way ticket and moving to Queensland. Whatever the reason, there’s a lot to love! While most Kiwis choose to move to Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland, you can also move to the Gold Coast or anywhere else in Queensland with Allied.
2. Victoria
In second place is the state of Victoria! Known for the brilliant coffee and brunch culture, a fierce love of the Australian Football League (AFL), and the thriving creative arts scene, Kiwis love everything that Victoria has to offer. If you are thinking of making the move to Australia, relocating to Melbourne is likely top of your list. However, there is more to Victoria than just the Capital! From Geelong to Sale to Albury, there’s no shortage of incredible towns and cities to relocate to as a Kiwi.
3. New South Wales
New South Wales comes in as the third favourite place for Kiwis relocating to Australia. With its flourishing economy, beautiful coastal and mountain regions, and an abundance of activities to enjoy, we aren’t surprised more Kiwis are choosing to move to New South Wales. Moving to Sydney tends to be the most common New South Wales city for Kiwis, but don’t forget other popular destinations like Newcastle, Coffs Harbour and Wagga Wagga.
4. Western Australia
At number four is Western Australia! More and more Kiwis are drawn to relocating out West due to the booming economy, high quality of life and the spectacular outdoors offered in Western Australia. Moving to Perth is popular, but there’s more to love in WA! Whether you are relocating to Port Hedland, Broome, Esperance or Kalgoorie, you’ll find some fellow Kiwis.
5. South Australia
Rounding out our list at number five is South Australia. Best known for its iconic wine regions and food culture, South Australia is also an ideal place for Kiwis to relocate due to its world-class education system, balanced lifestyle and growing economy. If you are thinking of relocating to Adelaide, you aren’t alone! From Coober Pedy to Kangaroo Island, there is a wide range of different places to explore and live in South Australia.