Australians in South Dakota
A Small but Growing Community
South Dakota's Australian community is small but real. 49 Australian-born residents have made it home, and while E-3 visa activity is modest (15 filings since 2020), every filing represents someone who chose South Dakota. The most common role here is Accountants and Auditors. Connect with the local community below.
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The Data: Australians in South Dakota
How many Australians live and work in South Dakota? Explore E-3 visa filings, top employers, salaries, and the live-vs-work balance.
Australians in South Dakota by the Numbers
Census population (ACS 2024 5-yr) and E-3 visa filings (DOL, FY2020–2026 H1)
49
0.05% of US total
15
0.02% of all E-3s
$80k
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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The Australians in South Dakota 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.