Australia
Oceania
Key facts
- Capital
- Canberra
- Population
- 27,614,411
- 2025
- Area
- 7,741,220 km²
- Official language
- English (de facto)
- Currency
- Australian Dollar
- AUD
- GDP per capita
- US$65,130
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Australia has permitted dual citizenship in both directions since 2002; new citizens need not renounce, and Australians naturalising abroad keep Australian citizenship.
Australia (Oceania) has data on 11/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Healthcare Index — #7/192 (86.9/100). Lowest relative position: Cost of Living Index — #178/200 (37.2/100). The passport ranks #10/198 and reaches 195 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 80.5/100 (#26/199). On the entry side, 46/197 passports can enter Australia without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 1 active citizenship and residence programmes in Australia.
Scores on 11 indices
- Health & Longevity86.9
- Safety & Stability93.0
- Economy & Income78.1
- Education85.7
- Environment & Clean Water64.5
- Infrastructure95.6
- Digital Connectivity74.6
- Equality71.3
- Learning Quality90.5
- Expected Years of Schooling97.6
- Education Spending54.8
- Basic Access97.5
- Violent Crime98.6
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism83.9
- Law Enforcement & Order92.8
- Road Safety90.9
- Absence of Armed Conflict99.9
- Health Outcomes97.8
- Coverage & Access96.6
- Health Workforce & Facilities70.2
- Spending & Investment81.3
- Financial Protection81.2
- Personal Income Tax14.5
- Capital Gains & Dividends24.8
- System & Incentives45.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax100.0
- Corporate & Social Security45.4
- Rule of Law & Property Rights94.9
- Political Stability83.9
- Institutions & Regulation98.9
- Financial Soundness56.3
- Monetary Stability73.0
- Freedom of Capital Movement100.0
- Education85.7
- Healthcare86.9
- Safety93.0
- Quality of Life81.1
- Cost of living37.2
- Passport92.6
- Passport92.6
- Quality of Life81.1
- Safety93.0
- Healthcare86.9
- Purchasing power & price stability53.2
- Education85.7
- Wealth Protection85.2
- Tax49.1
- Cost of living37.2
- Healthcare86.9
- Safety93.0
- Quality of Life81.1
- Tax49.1
- Wealth Protection85.2
- Affordable Prices21.9
- Price Stability73.0
- Purchasing power48.3
Monthly living costs
- Total incl. rentUS$2,696Rank 18 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Total excl. rentUS$688Rank 21 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Housing & utilitiesUS$2,185Rank 18 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Core food basketUS$103Rank 13 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- A fixed basket of 15 everyday items at online retail prices; not a household’s full food spending.
- Eating outUS$177Rank 19 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- TransportUS$141Rank 23 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Internet & mobileUS$89Rank 20 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- 2 adults, 2 primary-school children
- Total incl. rentUS$4,156Rank 17 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Total excl. rentUS$1,504Rank 21 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Housing & utilitiesUS$2,930Rank 17 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Core food basketUS$331Rank 13 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- A fixed basket of 15 everyday items at online retail prices; not a household’s full food spending.
- Eating outUS$355Rank 19 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- TransportUS$423Rank 22 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Internet & mobileUS$117Rank 20 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- International school (reference)US$1,520Rank 10 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- 3 schools, US$1,005–US$2,036 a month; not included in the totals
At a glance
Entering Australia
- Visa-free: 0 passports
- Visa on arrival: 1 passports
- eTA: 45 passports
- e-Visa: 151 passports
- Consular visa required: 0 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Oceania on 4/11 indices: Passport Index, Education Index, Healthcare Index and Family Relocation Score
- Above the regional median on 9/11 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- National Innovation visa (subclass 858)
Frequently asked questions about Australia
What is the capital of Australia?
The capital of Australia is Canberra.
What is the population of Australia?
According to the World Bank, Australia had a population of 27,614,411 in 2025.
What is the official language of Australia?
The official language of Australia is English (de facto).
What currency does Australia use?
Australia uses the Australian Dollar (AUD).
Does Australia allow dual citizenship?
Australia has permitted dual citizenship in both directions since 2002; new citizens need not renounce, and Australians naturalising abroad keep Australian citizenship.
How strong is the Australia passport?
The Australia passport ranks #10 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 195 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Australia passport holders?
Holders of the Australia passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 17 destinations and need an e-Visa for 35. Full list: Australia passport page.
How many passports can enter Australia without applying for a visa in advance?
46 of 197 passports can enter Australia without applying for a consular visa in advance: 1 with a visa on arrival and 45 with an eTA. 151 need an e-Visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Australia offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 1 active citizenship or residency programme in Australia: National Innovation visa (subclass 858). Details: Opportunity Map.
How long does it take to become a citizen of Australia through these programmes?
Through National Innovation visa (subclass 858), citizenship of Australia is possible after about 4 years, after a period of permanent residence (reference time).
Can family members join programmes in Australia?
National Innovation visa (subclass 858) can include spouse.
Where is Australia strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Australia is strongest on the Healthcare Index (#7 of 192) and weakest on the Cost of Living Index (#178 of 200).
How does Australia rank for quality of life?
Australia scores 81.1/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #30 of 211.
Is Australia expensive to live in?
Australia scores 37.2/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #178 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Australia?
Australia scores 93.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #19 of 203.
How does Australia rank for healthcare?
Australia scores 86.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #7 of 192.
How does Australia rank for education?
Australia scores 85.7/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #13 of 191.
How does Australia rank on taxes?
Australia scores 49.1/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #128 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
How does Australia rank for wealth protection?
Australia scores 85.2/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Wealth Protection Index, ranking #18 of 205.
Is Australia a good place to relocate with a family?
Australia scores 82.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Family Relocation Score, ranking #16 of 198.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 11 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
