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New South Wales, Australia
Australia

New South Wales

state of Australia

23°C · this month$4,250/mo8,545,100160 m12 missions from 12 countries
Photo: Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in New South Wales

Monthly budget
$4,250/mo
Prices vs USA: 94%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 1.456 AUD
US travel advisory
Level 1
Homicides / 100k: 0.9
travel.state.gov
Internet access
96%
of people online
Air quality
6.4
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
English
Emergency
106 · 112 · 000
Plug types
AS/NZS 3112
Calling code
+61

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Aug 17, 2026

Climate by month

Temperature °CRain mm
-5°5°15°25°35°45°47°Jan47°Feb41°Mar37°Apr29°May25°Jun24°Jul30°Aug38°Sep39°Oct46°Nov46°Dec
Best months:MarchAprilOctoberNovemberDecember

NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 54%

Embassies & consulates in New South Wales

12 missions from 12 countries

Frequently asked questions

Is New South Wales safe for travellers?

The U.S. State Department currently rates Australia at Level 1. The national intentional-homicide rate is 0.9 per 100,000 people.

How much does it cost to live in New South Wales?

Roughly $4,250 per month for a remote worker, based on Australia price levels (94% of US prices).

What is the weather like in New South Wales in November?

In November New South Wales averages a high of 46°C, a low of 5°C and about 41 mm of rain.

Which embassies and consulates are in New South Wales?

12 diplomatic missions, including China (Consulate General), France (Consulate General), Germany (Consulate General), India (Consulate General), Indonesia (Consulate General), Japan (Consulate General), Poland (Consulate General), and Slovenia (Consulate General).

Cities in Australia

Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.