Practical tools and guides for moving to Australia
Make smarter decisions before and after you move
Understand salary, tax, living costs, banking, healthcare, renting, and your first month in Australia — without vague relocation advice.
Built for migrants, international students, and new arrivals
What do you need help with?
Start with the part of moving to Australia you’re trying to figure out right now.
Salary & Tax
Understand take-home pay, tax, Medicare, and super.
ExploreCost of Living
Estimate rent, groceries, transport, and monthly expenses.
ExploreBank Accounts
Compare practical banking options for new arrivals.
ExploreHealth Insurance
Understand OSHC and private health insurance in Australia.
ExploreRenting
Learn how renting works and what to expect.
ExploreFirst 30 Days
Know what to set up when you first arrive.
ExploreFeatured tools
Use the calculators first if you want quick, practical numbers.
Salary Calculator
See exactly how much you’ll take home after tax, Medicare, and super.
- ✔ Take-home pay breakdown
- ✔ Tax + Medicare included
- ✔ Weekly / monthly view
Cost of Living Calculator
Estimate your monthly expenses and understand how far your salary will go.
- ✔ Rent, food, transport
- ✔ City-based estimates
- ✔ Real monthly budget
Start here if you’re new to Australia
If you’ve just arrived — or you’re planning your move — these are the pages that will save you the most time and confusion.
Popular guides
Practical explainers for the things most new arrivals need to sort out.
Salary After Tax in Australia
Understand what actually lands in your bank account.
Read guideSuperannuation Guide
Learn how super works and why it matters.
Read guideStudent Visa Working Hours
Understand work limits and common mistakes.
Read guideTFN Application Guide
Step-by-step guide to getting your Tax File Number.
Read guideHow to Rent in Australia
What to expect with inspections, applications, and bonds.
Read guideBest Bank Accounts for Migrants
Compare practical account options for new arrivals.
Read guideClear, practical help for real life in Australia
Fresh in Australia helps migrants, students, and new arrivals make practical decisions with calculators, explainers, and comparison guides — so you can avoid expensive mistakes and figure things out faster.
Start with the numbers that matter
Compare salary and living costs first. Then use the guides to plan the rest of your move.