Australians in Florida
Where Australians Come to Live
Florida tells a clear story: Australians love living here, but most aren't sponsored to work here. With 6,695 residents but a work index of just 0.49, Florida is one of the country's strongest "lifestyle states" for Aussies. Retirees, entrepreneurs, partners on dependent visas, and naturalized citizens make up the bulk of the community. Think less visa sponsorship, more permanent roots — with year-round sunshine that feels a lot like home.
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The Data: Australians in Florida
How many Australians live and work in Florida? Explore E-3 visa filings, top employers, salaries, and the live-vs-work balance.
Australians in Florida by the Numbers
Census population (ACS 2024 5-yr) and E-3 visa filings (DOL, FY2020–2026 H1)
6,695
6.53% of US total
2,044
3.21% of all E-3s
$127k
E-3 offered salary
0.49
Lifestyle destination
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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