Australians in New York
Everything you need to move to, rent in and enjoy New York as an Australian.
Australian Consulate-General New York
Australia's consulate for New York and the north-east US: passports, notarial services, consular help
150 East 42nd Street, 34th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Cooee USA
Free Facebook group for Australians in the United States: questions, flatmates, footy and meetups.
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New YorkMoving to New York from Australia: visa, paperwork and your first 30 days
New York moves fast and so does its paperwork. Here's how Australians line up a visa, a Social Security number, health cover and a borough that suits them.
New YorkRenting in New York: the broker fee ban, the US$20 cap and getting approved
Broker fees are now the landlord's problem, deposits are capped at a month and application fees at US$20. Here's how Australians rent in New York in 2026.
New YorkCost of living in New York: the Sydney and Melbourne reality check
Rent in New York is the headline shock, but health cover, the city's own income tax and tipping do the quiet damage. Here's the 2026 maths in Aussie dollars.
New YorkAussie life in New York: finding your people in a city of eight million
New York is loud, fast and oddly easy to love. Here's how Australians find their crew, handle the culture shocks and keep a foot in both countries.
New YorkBuilding a US credit history from scratch: a 12-month plan for Australians
Arrive in the US and you're a credit ghost, however good your record at home. Here's a step-by-step plan to build a US credit score within your first year.
New YorkAustralian restaurants, cafés and bars in New York: the flat white mile
New York runs on Aussie-style cafés. Here are the Australian spots we could confirm are still trading in 2026, from Tribeca brunch to a Melbourne-style Midtown café.
New YorkNightlife in New York: 4am bars, jazz cellars and a subway that never sleeps
New York pours until 4am and the subway runs all night. Here's where to go out, what a pint costs in 2026 and the rules that trip up Australians.
New YorkBuying in New York vs back home: co-op boards, mansion tax and the mortgage tax nobody mentions
In New York, the type of apartment decides your tax bill as much as the price. Here's how a co-op or condo compares with buying back home.
The inner move
Moving to New York is more than boxes
You leave family and friends behind, the kids leave their mates, and the one with the new job is busy proving themselves. In New York, the pace is relentless, the flats are small, and the working partner can disappear into the job from week one. Katharina Bergauer (innsicht) walks with families through that part of the move: from the goodbyes before you leave until you have settled in.
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Australia in New York
Official offices, clubs, sport, schools and a taste of home. Checked 2026-11; tell us if something has changed.
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Australian Consulate-General New York
Australia's consulate for New York and the north-east US: passports, notarial services, consular help
150 East 42nd Street, 34th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Austrade New York
Australian Government trade and investment office, at the Consulate-General
Australian Consulate-General, 150 East 42nd Street, 34th Floor, New York, NY 10017
Business and networking
American Australian Association
Non-profit linking Australia and the US: scholarships, events and the Murdoch Center community hub in Manhattan
600 Third Ave, Floor 34, New York, NY 10016
Website · Map · +1 212 338 6860 · Facebook · Instagram · LinkedIn
Commonwealth Bank New York Branch
CBA's institutional branch for corporate clients; no counter banking for visiting Australians
Level 30, 599 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Westpac New York Office
Westpac's institutional banking office; wholesale clients only
390 Park Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10022
NAB New York Branch
National Australia Bank's corporate and institutional branch
277 Park Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10172
Clubs and associations
Australian sport
Churches
Restaurants, cafés and bars
Our guide to Australian restaurants, cafés and bars in New York