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Top 10 cities for digital nomads in Oceania
Brisbane, Perth, Newcastle (NSW) lead Oceania for digital nomads under balanced weights, out of 17 Oceania cities scored. Scores blend nine open-data factors equally; change the weights in the ranker to match your priorities.
The ten highest balanced scores (equal weight on all nine factors) among all Oceania cities. 17 cities qualify; the ten best are shown. Dataset 2026.09.4. How the scores work.
- 1BrisbaneAustralia
- Score
- 66
- Monthly cost
- $2,806
- Safety
- 86
- 2PerthAustralia
- Score
- 66
- Monthly cost
- $2,656
- Safety
- 86
- 3Newcastle (NSW)Australia
- Score
- 64
- Monthly cost
- $3,350*
- Safety
- 86
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The full Top 10
| # | City | Score | Monthly cost | Safety | Internet | Nomad visa | US passport |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brisbane Australia | 66 | $2,806 | 86 | 65 | no | eTA |
| 2 | Perth Australia | 66 | $2,656 | 86 | 63 | no | eTA |
| 3 | Newcastle (NSW) Australia | 64 | $3,350* | 86 | 68 | no | eTA |
| 4 | Sydney Australia | 64 | $3,599 | 86 | 66 | no | eTA |
| 5 | Wellington New Zealand | 62 | $2,396 | 89 | 86 | no | eTA |
| 6 | Gold Coast Australia | 62 | $3,350* | 86 | 68 | no | eTA |
| 7 | Melbourne Australia | 61 | $2,869 | 86 | 66 | no | eTA |
| 8 | Byron Bay Australia | 61 | $3,350* | 86 | — | no | eTA |
| 9 | Auckland New Zealand | 60 | $2,522 | 89 | 75 | no | eTA |
| 10 | Adelaide Australia | 60 | $3,350* | 86 | 63 | no | eTA |
* country-level cost estimate. Scores are 0–100 under balanced weights; open a city for every number and its source.
Frequently asked
- Which city in Oceania is best for digital nomads?
- Brisbane scores highest under balanced weights (66/100), followed by Perth, Newcastle (NSW). The order changes with your weights: a budget-first profile favours cheaper cities, a safety-first profile favours the safest.
- What is the cheapest nomad city in Oceania?
- Christchurch, at about $2,144 per month for one person including rent.
- Which Oceania cities have a digital nomad visa?
- None of the Oceania cities in the dataset are in a country with a dedicated digital nomad visa; most allow 30–90 visa-free days instead.
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