Australians in Texas
Big State, Big Opportunity
Texas punches above its weight for Australian workers. With a work index of 1.20, the Lone Star State attracts more E-3 filings than its resident population alone would suggest. 7,105 Australians call Texas home, with 5,291 E-3 filings across cities like Austin, Houston, and Dallas. Tech, energy, and finance drive the demand — Amazon alone is one of the biggest E-3 filers in the state. Median E-3 salary: $125k.
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Austin (TX) – World Cup Pool & Watch Party
Holly/East Cesar Chavez (Exact Location TBA)
Get ready for the ultimate soccer showdown! America Josh has teamed up with the Aussie Aussie Austin crew to bring you a unique World Cup Watch Party for the big Australia USA game. Whether you’re…
Austin (TX) – Aussie Coffee with New Friends
Two Hands Austin
These events are a chance to chat, meet some new friends, and find some great coffee. They’re casual, they’re easy to pop in and out of, and there’s always a mix of old and new faces. We’d love to…
Austin (TX) – Aussie Coffee with New Friends
Two Hands Austin
These events are a chance to chat, meet some new friends, and find some great coffee. They’re casual, they’re easy to pop in and out of, and there’s always a mix of old and new faces. We’d love to…
Austin (TX) – Aussie Coffee with New Friends
Two Hands Austin
These events are a chance to chat, meet some new friends, and find some great coffee. They’re casual, they’re easy to pop in and out of, and there’s always a mix of old and new faces. We’d love to…
Austin (TX) – Aussie Coffee with New Friends
Two Hands Austin
These events are a chance to chat, meet some new friends, and find some great coffee. They’re casual, they’re easy to pop in and out of, and there’s always a mix of old and new faces. We’d love to…
Austin (TX) – Aussie Coffee with New Friends
Two Hands Austin
These events are a chance to chat, meet some new friends, and find some great coffee. They’re casual, they’re easy to pop in and out of, and there’s always a mix of old and new faces. We’d love to…
Houston Holiday Sundowner
The Forest Club
Come join us in December at our annual Holiday Sundowner! This month’s event is touched by the Christmas spirit – come along for great door prizes, yummy nibbles and lively company! Ticket…
RegisterAustin (TX) – Aussie Coffee with New Friends
Two Hands Austin
These events are a chance to chat, meet some new friends, and find some great coffee. They’re casual, they’re easy to pop in and out of, and there’s always a mix of old and new faces. We’d love to…
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The Data: Australians in Texas
How many Australians live and work in Texas? Explore E-3 visa filings, top employers, salaries, and the live-vs-work balance.
Australians in Texas by the Numbers
Census population (ACS 2024 5-yr) and E-3 visa filings (DOL, FY2020–2026 H1)
7,105
6.93% of US total
5,291
8.31% of all E-3s
$125k
E-3 offered salary
1.20
Work 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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