Relocation to Melbourne
A guide to relocating to Melbourne: visas, taxation, housing, education, healthcare and employment, with a personal Journey Manager and end-to-end support from Ocean.
A guide to relocating to Melbourne: visas, taxation, housing, education, healthcare and employment, with a personal Journey Manager and end-to-end support from Ocean.
- CapitalCanberra
- Population~27.5 million
- LanguageEnglish
- CurrencyAustralian dollar (AUD)
- Time zoneMelbourne AEST/AEDT · approximately 7–8 hours ahead of Israel
- Flight from IsraelApproximately 17 hours by air
Why here and what to know
Visas and residency
Routes include 189/190/491, employer sponsorship and family.
Taxation
Progressive taxation based on residency, a TFN and Superannuation contributions.
Economy and cost of living
Housing and childcare are major budget items.
Housing
The housing market in CBD / Southbank differs from other areas.
Education
Education options vary between CBD / Southbank, Caulfield / St Kilda East, Brighton / Bentleigh.
Healthcare
Arrange healthcare eligibility and health insurance according to your immigration and employment status, including interim coverage, the provider network and out-of-pocket contributions.
Community and culture
CBD / Southbank has an expatriate community and international services.
Employment and business
Employment hubs vary between CBD / Southbank, Caulfield / St Kilda East, Brighton / Bentleigh.
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Coordinate your legal status, work, education and budget before choosing an address. With experience since 1944 and a global network, your Ocean Journey Manager brings these together in one plan.
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