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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Upcoming Events in Washington
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Olympia (WA) – Mugs With Mates
Olympia Coffee Roasting
If you’re an Aussie or Kiwi living in or around Olympia, this one’s for you. We know not everyone wants to drive for hours for a coffee catch-up. That’s why we’re bringing Mugs with Mates to more…
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Spokane (WA) – Mugs with Mates
Uncle Rusty’s Diner
A monthly dose of home – no passport required! Mugs with Mates is a relaxed monthly get-together for Australians and New Zealanders living in and around Spokane. There’s no big agenda — just good…
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Redmond (WA) – Mugs with Mates Aussies & Kiwis in Seattle
Victor’s Celtic Coffee & Roasters
Miss the feeling of bumping into someone who understands the references? Someone who knows what “yeah nah” means, has strong opinions about pies, and packed a jar of Vegemite in their checked bag —…
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Everett (WA) – Mugs with Mates (On The Road) for Aussies & Kiwis
The Muse Whiskey & Coffee
Everett is back! Following the success of our first Mugs with Mates catch-up on the Northside, we’re heading back to Everett for another get-together. Mugs with Mates is a relaxed social catch-up for…
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Gig Harbor (WA) – Mugs with Mates for Aussies & Kiwis
Kimball Coffeehouse
A dose of home – no passport required! Miss the feeling of bumping into someone who just gets it? Someone who doesn’t need “yeah nah” explained, knows what a flat white or a long black is, and packed…
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Lake Sammamish (WA) – Down Under Summer Picnic
Lake Sammamish State Park
The Australian American Chamber of Commerce Pacific Northwest and the New Zealanders of Seattle & Seattle Christchurch Sister City Association will host a free Summer Picnic at Lake Sammamish State…
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Queen Anne (WA) Aussies & Kiwis in Seattle – Mugs with Mates
Cafe Hagen
A monthly dose of home – no passport required! Miss the feeling of bumping into someone who just gets it? Someone who doesn’t need “yeah nah” explained, knows what a flat white or a long black is,…
RegisterSpokane (WA) – Mugs with Mates
Uncle Rusty’s Diner
A monthly dose of home – no passport required! Mugs with Mates is a relaxed monthly get-together for Australians and New Zealanders living in and around Spokane. There’s no big agenda — just good…
RegisterRedmond (WA) – Mugs with Mates Aussies & Kiwis in Seattle
Victor’s Celtic Coffee & Roasters
Miss the feeling of bumping into someone who understands the references? Someone who knows what “yeah nah” means, has strong opinions about pies, and packed a jar of Vegemite in their checked bag —…
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Seattle (WA) – End of Summer BBQ
Kangaroo and Kiwi
Celebrate the end of summer with the Australian American Chamber of Commerce Pacific Northwest at our annual BBQ! Join us for an afternoon of great food, drinks, and networking with the local…
RegisterQueen Anne (WA) Aussies & Kiwis in Seattle – Mugs with Mates
Cafe Hagen
A monthly dose of home – no passport required! Miss the feeling of bumping into someone who just gets it? Someone who doesn’t need “yeah nah” explained, knows what a flat white or a long black is,…
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Copalis Beach (WA) – Aussies & Kiwis Weekend Away
Pacific Dunes Resort 3041 WA-109
Camp, glamp or cabin by the coast. Join other Aussies & Kiwis for a relaxed weekend of beach walks, campfires and good company. Join other Washington-based Aussies & Kiwis for a relaxed coastal…
RegisterSpokane (WA) – Mugs with Mates
Uncle Rusty’s Diner
A monthly dose of home – no passport required! Mugs with Mates is a relaxed monthly get-together for Australians and New Zealanders living in and around Spokane. There’s no big agenda — just good…
RegisterRedmond (WA) – Mugs with Mates Aussies & Kiwis in Seattle
Victor’s Celtic Coffee & Roasters
Miss the feeling of bumping into someone who understands the references? Someone who knows what “yeah nah” means, has strong opinions about pies, and packed a jar of Vegemite in their checked bag —…
RegisterQueen Anne (WA) Aussies & Kiwis in Seattle – Mugs with Mates
Cafe Hagen
A monthly dose of home – no passport required! Miss the feeling of bumping into someone who just gets it? Someone who doesn’t need “yeah nah” explained, knows what a flat white or a long black is,…
RegisterSpokane (WA) – Mugs with Mates
Uncle Rusty’s Diner
A monthly dose of home – no passport required! Mugs with Mates is a relaxed monthly get-together for Australians and New Zealanders living in and around Spokane. There’s no big agenda — just good…
RegisterRedmond (WA) – Mugs with Mates Aussies & Kiwis in Seattle
Victor’s Celtic Coffee & Roasters
Miss the feeling of bumping into someone who understands the references? Someone who knows what “yeah nah” means, has strong opinions about pies, and packed a jar of Vegemite in their checked bag —…
RegisterQueen Anne (WA) Aussies & Kiwis in Seattle – Mugs with Mates
Cafe Hagen
A monthly dose of home – no passport required! Miss the feeling of bumping into someone who just gets it? Someone who doesn’t need “yeah nah” explained, knows what a flat white or a long black is,…
RegisterSpokane (WA) – Mugs with Mates
Uncle Rusty’s Diner
A monthly dose of home – no passport required! Mugs with Mates is a relaxed monthly get-together for Australians and New Zealanders living in and around Spokane. There’s no big agenda — just good…
RegisterRedmond (WA) – Mugs with Mates Aussies & Kiwis in Seattle
Victor’s Celtic Coffee & Roasters
Miss the feeling of bumping into someone who understands the references? Someone who knows what “yeah nah” means, has strong opinions about pies, and packed a jar of Vegemite in their checked bag —…
RegisterQueen Anne (WA) Aussies & Kiwis in Seattle – Mugs with Mates
Cafe Hagen
A monthly dose of home – no passport required! Miss the feeling of bumping into someone who just gets it? Someone who doesn’t need “yeah nah” explained, knows what a flat white or a long black is,…
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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 H1)
4,445
4.34% of US total
3,020
4.74% 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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