Australians in Virginia

Australians Putting Down Roots

Virginia is a place Australians choose to live. With 2,010 residents but a work index of 0.70, more Aussies settle here than are sponsored to work here — a sign of a community built on permanent roots, not just visa sponsorship. Still, 874 E-3 filings show there's professional opportunity too, led by Crosscountry Consulting. Median E-3 salary: $118k.

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The Data: Australians in Virginia

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

Australians in Virginia by the Numbers

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

Residents

2,010

1.96% of US total

E-3 Filings

874

1.37% of all E-3s

Median Wage

$118k

E-3 offered salary

Work Index

0.70

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0.70Lifestyle-leaning

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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Australian Embassy (Washington DC)

Organizations & Networks

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AFL Teams in Virginia

DC Eagles(Alexandria)

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The Australians in Virginia 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.