Australians in Washington
The One-Industry Balance
Washington state sits in near-perfect equilibrium — a work index of 1.09 means Australians live here and work here in almost exactly equal proportion. That's largely a Seattle story: Amazon and Microsoft between them account for a huge share of the state's E-3 filings. 4,445 Aussies have settled in the Pacific Northwest, drawn by the tech industry, the outdoors, and a coffee culture that rivals Melbourne's.
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Redmond (WA) – Mugs with Mates
Victor’s Celtic Coffee & Roasters
If you’re an Aussie or Kiwi living on the Eastside, this one’s for you. Mugs with Mates is a relaxed monthly coffee catch-up organised by Aussies & Kiwis in Seattle and hosted locally by Angela.…
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Seattle (WA) – Emerging Leaders: Making a Career in the States & the Evolution of AI
The Rainier Club
Join AACC Pacific Northwest and Josh Pugh (America Josh) at The Rainier Club for an evening designed for emerging leaders navigating career growth in the United States – while exploring how AI is…
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Seattle (WA) – Aussie Coffee
Olympia Coffee Roasting
America Josh is coming to Seattle! Join Josh & Julie and the team from the Australian America Chamber of Commerce Pacific North West for an Aussie coffee in downtown Seattle. And in true Aussie style…
Queen Anne (WA) – Mugs with Mates
Cafe Hagen
If you’re an Aussie or Kiwi living in Queen Anne or nearby, this one’s for you. Mugs with Mates is a relaxed monthly coffee catch-up organised by Aussies & Kiwis in Seattle and hosted locally by…
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Victor’s Celtic Coffee & Roasters
If you’re an Aussie or Kiwi living on the Eastside, this one’s for you. Mugs with Mates is a relaxed monthly coffee catch-up organised by Aussies & Kiwis in Seattle and hosted locally by Angela.…
RegisterQueen Anne (WA) – Mugs with Mates
Cafe Hagen
If you’re an Aussie or Kiwi living in Queen Anne or nearby, this one’s for you. Mugs with Mates is a relaxed monthly coffee catch-up organised by Aussies & Kiwis in Seattle and hosted locally by…
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Seattle (WA) – Christmas Cocktails
The Diller Room
Seattle’s Aussies and Kiwis are getting together for Christmas Cocktails – and you’re invited. Aussies & Kiwis in Seattle is heading back to The Diller Room on Saturday 5 December for our 6th Annual…
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The Data: Australians in Washington
How many Australians live and work in Washington? Explore E-3 visa filings, top employers, salaries, and the live-vs-work balance.
Australians in Washington by the Numbers
Census population (ACS 2024 5-yr) and E-3 visa filings (DOL, FY2020–2026 Q1–Q3)
4,445
4.34% of US total
3,109
4.71% of all E-3s
$157k
E-3 offered salary
1.09
Balanced
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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