Number of British expats - approx. 1.2 million¹ Most popular cities for expats - Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide.
Adelaide with its graceful buildings and abundant parkland is sometimes described as the most British, even English, of Australian cities.
There is a myriad of reasons why people choose to move to Australia. Many have fallen in love with the outdoors lifestyle after holidaying down under, while others look to offer their young family better opportunities in life.
Moving onto the data below on life satisfaction, it is becoming increasingly clear that Australians feel far happier about their lifestyle than the British. In this survey, citizens from both the UK and Australia were asked to give an evaluation of their lives.
Australia's average wealth is just 1.8 times our median wealth; by contrast the UK's is 2.2 times greater, while the US is second worst out of the top 50, at 6.7 times.
What are the cheapest countries to retire to? When it comes to cost of living, countries like the Philippines, Thailand and South Africa came out on top with prices around half of what they are in the UK.
Tea, chocolate – and MARMITE have topped a list of food and drinks expats couldn't live without. Also among the most-loved food and beverage items are crumpets, Heinz salad cream and Irn Bru. Other items missed by those overseas include bacon, mustard and Twiglets.
Melbourne is Australia's most European city. Melbourne is one of the oldest cities in Australia, and it also has the most European feel. Its colonial heritage, architecture, culture, and cuisine all reflect this. But it isn't just European influence that makes this city unique; it's also one of the world's most livable ...
Australian English is most similar to British English in spelling and sentence construction, although its accent and vocabulary are very distinct from the UK.
At the 2021 census, the most commonly nominated individual ancestries as a proportion of the total population were: English (33%) Australian (29.9%)
Australia has a much more laid-back culture than England. Australians are known for their mate ship and easy-going attitudes. There is a strong focus on enjoying life and having a good time. This doesn't mean that Australians don't work hard, but they definitely know how to enjoy their leisure time.
St Kilda is one of the most popular areas to settle in Melbourne for British backpackers. If you're doing a working holiday visa (WHV) and you're from the UK, chances are, you'll meet quite a few other people from the same area as you in St Kilda.
Switzerland is a small Central European country and one of the wealthiest in the world. With its economic stability, well-developed public health system, low corruption, favorable tax environment, and safety, Switzerland is an ideal country for a comfortable retirement.
British citizens need to obtain a valid visa in order to enter Australia. For those looking to emigrate to Australia, you will need to apply for and be granted a permanent residency visa; this will allow you to remain in Australia indefinitely.
One in ten Brits have stayed in the UK their entire life and never once been abroad while nearly a quarter have never travelled on an aeroplane. The research by travel search engine KAYAK.co.uk reveals the types of experiences we are missing out on as a result.
The State Pension age is currently 66 years old for both men and women but will start gradually increasing again from 6 May 2026.
Spain — the most popular country in Europe for Britons
Moving to Spain is a popular choice among Britons: over 400 thousand UK nationals live there. They choose Spain for an opportunity to live by the sea, its warm Mediterranean climate, safety and high-quality healthcare.
Groceries In Australia
Supermarkets are renowned for being expensive in Australia. When compared with London, grocery prices are 21.39% more expensive in Melbourne, 23.46% higher in Sydney and 17.25% more costly in Perth.
Although income tax is generally lower in the UK (due to the progressive tax bandings), the Australian system includes a considerably lesser Medicare tax in comparison to the UK's National Insurance rates.
Australians are the third most wealthy citizens in the world, according to a new report – but there is a surprising way to be included among the richest.