Skilled
Skilled Independent (189)
Points-tested PR visa.
- 5-yr
- Path to PR
Australia
Australia
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March 2026 — sourced from World Bank & Numbeo averagesThese are national averages updated quarterly. Local variation applies. Always verify with local institutions.Savings Rate
4.60%
Credit Card Rate
19.9%
Mortgage Rate
6.20%
Avg Rent (1BR)
$1,700
Real Estate / m²
$7,800
Cost of Living
70.1
Inflation (CPI)
3.4%
Visa & residency intelligence
Last reviewed Feb 2026 · Sourced from official immigration portals.
Digital nomad visa
None
Retirement visa
None
Citizenship
4 years
Path to PR
4 years
Tax residency trigger
183 days
Worldwide income taxed
Yes
Work rights
Employer sponsored
Healthcare score
86/100
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Available pathways
Work
Employer Sponsored (482)
From 2024, all 482 holders have a PR pathway.
- 48-mo · renew
- Path to PR
Work
Working Holiday (417/462)
Under 35 (some nationalities under 30).
- 12-mo · renew
- No PR route
Watch out
- •PR queues for popular occupations can exceed 24 months.
- •Student visa rules tightened in 2024 — higher savings proofs required.
Insider tips
- •Regional visas score extra points and have lower competition.
Sources:Home Affairs
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What it's really like in Australia
Generated from live cost-of-living, visa, and tax data · AI-powered, always verify.
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Country metadata sourced from RestCountries · Live exchange rates from open.er-api.com