Australians in Hawaii

The Closest Thing to Home

Hawaii is the most Australian-feeling state in America — the surf, the weather, the laid-back pace. 1,249 Australians live here, making it surprisingly well-represented for its size. But with a work index of just 0.26, almost nobody is sponsored to work here on an E-3. This is a lifestyle destination, pure and simple — Aussies come and stay because it feels like home.

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The Data: Australians in Hawaii

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

Australians in Hawaii by the Numbers

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

Residents

1,249

1.22% of US total

E-3 Filings

204

0.32% of all E-3s

Median Wage

$100k

E-3 offered salary

Work Index

0.26

Lifestyle destination

0.26Lifestyle destination

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

Honolulu Consulate

Organizations & Networks

America Josh

AFL Teams in Hawaii

Hawai'i Eagles(Honolulu)

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Netball in Hawaii

🏐Honolulu Cougars Netball Club 🏐North Shore Netball Club

The Australians in Hawaii 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.