Australians in California

Australia's Biggest Home Away from Home

California is where the most Australians in America live — 24,413 at last count, nearly a quarter of the entire Australian-born US population. From the surf breaks of LA to the tech campuses of the Bay Area, the Golden State feels familiar. The work index sits right at 1.05 — a near-perfect balance between lifestyle and career. Median E-3 salaries here hit $150k, driven by roles in software developers at companies like Google.

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Aussies In LA

Aussies in LA (Community)

Australians in San Francisco Bay Area

SF Aussies

San Francisco Australian community page

Australians in San Diego

Upcoming Events in California

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Tue, Jun 16· 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Costa Mesa (CA) – Aussie Coffee

Outpost Kitchen

There’s something special about sharing your day with good coffee and a few familiar accents. America Josh has teamed up with Australians in California and Outpost Kitchen to host Aussie coffees in…

Fri, Jun 19· 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Santa Monica (CA) – Aussie Coffee

Bread + Butter | Main Street

There’s something easy about starting a Friday with good coffee and a few familiar accents. America Josh has teamed up with Australians in California and Bread and Butter — a Tasmanian bakery right…

Sun, Jun 28· 12:30 PM – 9:28 PM

San Francisco (CA) – Aussie x Kiwi Pride Parade 2026

Aussie x Kiwi SF Pride Parade

Calling all 🏳️‍🌈 Aussies, Kiwis, and allies in the Bay Area! Come Down Under for Brekky & Pride! We are bringing the Down Under spirit to San Francisco, and we want you to join us! This year, we…

Fri, Jul 3· 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Santa Monica (CA) – Aussie Coffee

Bread + Butter | Main Street

Fri, Jul 10· 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

San Francisco – Monthly Coffee Meet up

Bluestone Lane – SF

Join the AACC for coffee on Fridays at Bluestone Lane. Connect with the Aussie community in San Francisco, and find out how to get involved. New to SF? We can’t wait to welcome you and help you…

Fri, Jul 17· 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Santa Monica (CA) – Aussie Coffee

Bread + Butter | Main Street

Fri, Jul 31· 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Santa Monica (CA) – Aussie Coffee

Bread + Butter | Main Street

Fri, Aug 14· 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Santa Monica (CA) – Aussie Coffee

Bread + Butter | Main Street

Fri, Aug 28· 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Santa Monica (CA) – Aussie Coffee

Bread + Butter | Main Street

Fri, Sep 11· 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Santa Monica (CA) – Aussie Coffee

Bread + Butter | Main Street

Fri, Sep 25· 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Santa Monica (CA) – Aussie Coffee

Bread + Butter | Main Street

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The Data: Australians in California

How many Australians live and work in California? Explore E-3 visa filings, top employers, salaries, and the live-vs-work balance.

Australians in California by the Numbers

Census population (ACS 2024 5-yr) and E-3 visa filings (DOL, FY2020–2026 H1)

Residents

24,413

23.82% of US total

E-3 Filings

15,864

24.9% of all E-3s

Median Wage

$150k

E-3 offered salary

Work Index

1.05

Balanced

1.05Balanced

LifestyleBalancedWork magnet

Work index = share of E-3 jobs ÷ share of Australian residents. Above 1.0 means more Australians are sponsored to work here than live here. Below 1.0 means more settle here by choice.

E-3 filings are job applications, not individual people — renewals and amendments inflate counts. For population, refer to Census figures. Sources: US Census ACS B05006, US DOL LCA disclosures.

Government Resources

Los Angeles / San Francisco Consulates

Organizations & Networks

America Josh AACC San Francisco Uptrend Advisory - Expert Tax Solutions for Australians in the U.S.

AFL Teams in California

Golden Gate Australian Football(San Francisco)

Men'sWomen's

Los Angeles Dragons(Los Angeles)

Men'sWomen's

Orange County Giants(Irvine)

Men'sWomen's

Sacramento Suns(Sacramento)

Men'sWomen's

San Diego Lions(San Diego)

Men'sWomen's

Cricket in California

🏏Santa Clara Cricket Club 🏏Compton Cricket Club

Netball in California

🏐San Francisco Stars Netball 🏐San Diego Jets Netball Club 🏐Santa Monica Spirits 🏐Sacramento Thunder

The Australians in California community is part of the nationwide Australians in the USA network, connecting Australian expats across all 50 states since 2005. Join our groups to connect with fellow Aussies, share information, and find support in your state.