Get Australian Permanent Residency By Moving To Regional Australia

With the announcement of new Skilled Work Regional Provisional (491) Visa and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (494) Visa, there has been renewed interest in Australia Regional Areas. These visas will help in providing much needed workforce and will also enable applicants to eventually apply for permanent residency.

With the new classification of areas as provided by immigration, all of Australia will be considered as regional apart from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold coast and Perth. This classification is carried out to encourage migrants to move to other areas apart from these popular cities, this will also help in distributing population evenly across Australia.

Australian Regional towns or cities are by no means tiny and far flung, they are in fact vibrant with thriving multicultural populations.

Let’s have a look at some of the major regional cities in Australia:

Newcastle in New South Wales

Located about 160 kilometres North of Sydney and in the Hunter Region of NSW, this is the 2^nd largest city in New South Wales.
It has vibrant economy which is based on manufacturing and services sector.
With its pristine beaches and bushlands, a strong surfing culture and endless array of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants it has been ranked as one of the top 10 cities in world by Lonely Planet.

Sunshine Coast in Queensland


This is the 3^rd most populous city in Queensland after Brisbane and Gold Coast. Its  economy has outpaced most regional economies over the last 15 years.
It is anticipated that this region will continue its economic growth due to strong business services, manufacturing and high tech start up companies.
With almost year-round warm and sunny climate, it is an ideal place for outdoor sports, recreation, hiking and swimming.

Geelong in Victoria

Located 75 Kilometres from Melbourne, Geelong is the largest regional city in Victoria and is the gateway to the world-famous coastline of South West Victoria which runs via the Great Ocean Road.

Geelong has a broad employment sector and a strong economy based on health services, education and research, manufacturing, tourism, agribusiness, professional services and construction.
Geelong’s proximity to Melbourne and affordable real estate pricing continues to draw businesses and high skilled labour workforce.

Hobart in Tasmania

Hobart is the capital of the island state of Tasmania which in its entirety is categorised as regional area.
Nearly 40 % of the Tasmanian population of about 240,000 resides in Hobart.
Tourism forms a significant part of its economy. Apart from it, light industry manufacturing and mining are other important employment sectors.
It is also commonly referred to as the Antarctic gateway city and acts as the home port for many Antarctic programs.

Mandurah in Western Australia

Considered as one of the most vibrant cities in Western Australia and offers a mix of inner city charms and semi-rural living.
Tourism generates majority of business here and has boosted employment in hospitality industry.
With a proud community spirit, spectacular waterways, shopping centres, retail outlets and quality restaurants, city of Mandurah continues to flourish.
It has also become a popular lifestyle alternative to Perth with its typical Mediterranean climate with hot dry summers and mild wet winters.

Darwin in Northern Territory

Darwin is a modern capital city with multicultural population and strong business services industry and is often described as Australia’s gateway to South East Asia.[/caption]

Tourism is the largest employer as it attracts people from around the globe looking to experience its tropical lifestyle.

Darwin’s city centre is characterised by leafy parks, wide streets and outdoor dining.

Adelaide in South Australia

Adelaide is a cosmopolitan South Australian capital city. Even though being categorised as regional, with a population of 1.3 million it is Australia’s fifth most populous city.
It is also considered as a gateway to Australia’s wine producing countryside.
Adelaide’s largest employment sectors are health care and social assistance followed by retail and manufacturing.
It is also home to a large proportion of Australia’s defence industries.

Canberra in Australian Capital Territory

Canberra is the capital city of Australia and lies between Melbourne and Sydney.
It is also Australia’s largest inland city and offer world class wining and dining, breath taking outdoors. It is also a two hour drive from beautiful beaches that offer whale watching, kayaking, swimming and surfing.
Canberrans enjoy the highest average level of disposable income and this city boasts the lowest unemployment rate in the nation.
It is home to many Australian Public Service Agencies which also happen to be the major employers in this beautiful city.

How We Can Assist You?
The role out of the new Regional Visas comes with a great opportunity to move and settle in Regional Australia.  We can definitely assist you through the steps involved in preparing and lodging your Regional Visa application. Contact us today or book a consultation to discuss your eligibility for Australian Regional Visas.