What are the top cities to settle in with a job in Australia?

Australia is known for its large metropolis, top-tier education and work opportunities, diverse culture, and luxurious lifestyle. The country has 800,000+ job opportunities in more than 20 sectors, making it a top choice for immigrants willing to work and settle in Australia. The average cost of living in Australia for a single person, excluding rest, is around AUD 5,800 per month as of 2024. Australia's best cities to settle in with a job include Sydney, Melbourne, Victoria, Brisbane, Queensland, and Adelaide. These cities not only offer the most significant job opportunities but also provide many additional benefits.

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Top 10 cities in Australia to work and live in

The table below provides details of the living cost and annual average salary offered by the top ten cities in Australia to consider for work and stay:

City	Average cost of living per month	Average yearly salary (In AUD)
Sydney	$2,500-$3,000	$93,693
Melbourne	$1700-$1900	$89,564
Canberra	$1700-$2000	$82,719
Adelaide	$1,800-$2,200	$82,813
Brisbane	$2,100-$2,300	$80,192
Perth	$1900-$2200	$80,000
Hobart	$1700-$1900	$67,000
Gold Coast	$2,000-$2500	$70,280
Newcastle	$1900-$2200	$71,900
Cairns	$1700-$2000	$70,980

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Top employers in Australia

The top employers in the top Ten Australian Cities considered to work and live in are listed in the table below:

City	Top Employers
Adelaide	Apple
	Westpac Group
	Commonwealth Bank of Australia
	Deloitte
	Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Brisbane	Suncorp
	Domino's
	Aurizon Holdings
	Star Entertainment Group
Canberra	Accenture
	Deloitte
	PwC
	IBM
	Australian Taxation Office
Hobart	TPG Telecom
	Commonwealth Bank of Australia
	Deloitte
	BHP
	Coca-Cola Amatil
Melbourne	Deloitte
	PwC
	EY
	Apple
	IBM
	Chevron
Perth	Apple
	Deloitte
	PwC
	Accenture
	IBM
	Chevron
	BHP
Sydney	Deloitte
	IBM
	PwC
	Accenture
	Amazon
	Apple
	Oracle

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Other Great Cities in Australia to Work and Live in

The table below lists the details of other great cities to consider for work and stay:

City	State	Population
Darwin	Northern Territory	1,48,564
Wollongong	New South Wales	2,45,942
Alice Springs	Northern Territory	26,534

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