Australians in Washington DC

Small but Mighty

Don't let the population fool you — with just 570 Australian residents, DC punches well above its weight with a work index of 1.48. The nation's capital draws Aussies into policy, consulting, law, and international affairs. It's one of the most concentrated professional Australian communities in the country, anchored by the Australian Embassy itself.

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Washington (DC) – Aussie Drinks and Fish ‘n’ Chips

The District Fishwife

Following the success of our last Fish ‘n’ Chips night, we thought we’d do it all over again! This time, Josh and Julie will be in town and, in true Aussie tradition, it’s Josh’s shout! So whether…

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The Data: Australians in District of Columbia

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

Australians in District of Columbia by the Numbers

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

Residents

570

0.56% of US total

E-3 Filings

525

0.82% of all E-3s

Median Wage

$122k

E-3 offered salary

Work Index

1.48

Work magnet

1.48Work magnet

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.

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