Geelong, Australia 🇦🇺
#1387
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Nomad Score:
59%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
42%
Weight: 150
Moderately expensive compared to smaller Australian cities but cheaper than Melbourne; overall cost is mid-range for Australia.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
38%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are rising due to demand but still more affordable than Melbourne; limited supply affects prices.
🍎 Food & Groceries
55%
Weight: 40
Grocery prices are average for Australia; local markets and supermarkets offer a range of options.
🚌 Transportation Cost
61%
Weight: 20
Public transport is available but limited; car ownership common; fares are moderate.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
50%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are fewer than in major cities, but costs are generally reasonable.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
63%
Weight: 10
Affordable gym memberships with several local options.
💱 Currency Stability
91%
Weight: 30
Australian Dollar is stable with low volatility.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
74%
Weight: 100
Good NBN fiber and cable internet available with speeds suitable for remote work.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
47%
Weight: 40
Limited coworking spaces compared to major cities; some options available.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
68%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer free WiFi, though not as abundant as in larger cities.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
52%
Weight: 30
Some cafes cater to remote workers but overall limited dedicated nomad-friendly spots.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
31%
Weight: 100
Not a well-known digital nomad hub; low community presence.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
85%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase prepaid SIM cards with good coverage.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
85%
Weight: 30
Strong culture of work-life balance with access to nature and relaxed lifestyle.
🌳 Environmental Quality
87%
Weight: 15
Clean environment with good air quality and proximity to natural reserves.
🧼 Cleanliness
89%
Weight: 10
City is well-maintained and clean.
🗨️ Language Barrier
95%
Weight: 30
English is the primary language; minimal language barrier for English speakers.
💨 Air Quality
83%
Weight: 15
Generally good air quality with occasional minor pollution.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
80%
Weight: 25
Good schools, parks, and family-oriented amenities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
89%
Weight: 20
High-quality healthcare facilities available.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare is expensive without insurance; Medicare available for residents.
🏥 Healthcare
87%
Weight: 20
Comprehensive healthcare system with good access.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
71%
Weight: 80
Mild oceanic climate with warm summers and cool winters; moderate rainfall.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
65%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional bushfire risk in surrounding areas.
🏞️ Green Spaces
84%
Weight: 10
Abundant parks and coastal green spaces.
❄️ Air Conditioning
70%
Weight: 15
Most accommodations and public places have air conditioning.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
68%
Weight: 10
Distinct seasons but mild; less extreme than inland Australia.
🔊 Noise Pollution
78%
Weight: 10
Low noise levels outside city center; quiet residential areas.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
63%
Weight: 20
Rich local history and arts scene but smaller scale than major cities.
🌃 Nightlife
41%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife options; more subdued compared to Melbourne.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
90%
Weight: 15
Excellent access to beaches, parks, and hiking trails.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
50%
Weight: 10
Some language schools available but limited variety.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
62%
Weight: 10
Good local tours focusing on nature and history.
🎳 Indoors Fun
53%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
60%
Weight: 25
Diverse but smaller food scene compared to larger cities.
🧠 Yoga Studios
67%
Weight: 10
Several yoga studios available.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
65%
Weight: 15
Adequate gyms and fitness centers.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
69%
Weight: 15
Good availability of healthy and organic food.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
55%
Weight: 20
UTC+10; favorable for Asia-Pacific but less so for Europe/Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
40%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
50%
Weight: 20
Local job market limited; remote work mostly via global platforms.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
43%
Weight: 20
Small freelance community.
🏢 Coworking Quality
45%
Weight: 30
Basic coworking spaces with essential amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
37%
Weight: 15
Limited startup ecosystem compared to Melbourne.
💳 Local Payment Services
78%
Weight: 10
Modern payment infrastructure with contactless and mobile payments.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
50%
Weight: 15
Moderate adoption; no major hubs.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
42%
Weight: 30
Small regional airport with limited flights; Melbourne airport nearby.
🚇 Public Transit
48%
Weight: 20
Bus services available but limited coverage and frequency.
🚶 Walkability
60%
Weight: 20
City center is walkable; suburbs less so.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
70%
Weight: 15
Uber and other services available.
🚲 Cycling
65%
Weight: 10
Decent cycling infrastructure and bike-friendly areas.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
55%
Weight: 15
Train and bus connections to Melbourne and other cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
40%
Weight: 10
Limited scooter rentals; some bike rentals available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
80%
Weight: 20
Good 4G/5G coverage throughout the city.
🔒 VPN Reliability
85%
Weight: 20
Reliable internet infrastructure supports stable VPN connections.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
87%
Weight: 15
Stable electricity supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
55%
Weight: 10
Limited public WiFi hotspots.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
30%
Weight: 40
Australia has strict visa policies; no specific digital nomad visa.
📊 Tax Friendliness
35%
Weight: 30
High tax rates for residents; complex tax system.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
89%
Weight: 15
Strong protections for freedom of speech.
🏛️ Political Stability
88%
Weight: 20
Stable democratic government.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
60%
Weight: 15
Requires proof of residency; moderate difficulty for foreigners.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
65%
Weight: 10
Straightforward process but some bureaucracy.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No dedicated digital nomad visa available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
40%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community support for nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
32%
Weight: 25
Few nomad-specific events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
40%
Weight: 20
Small online presence for nomads in Geelong.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
85%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
80%
Weight: 50
Safe and welcoming environment for women.
✊ Racial Tolerance
75%
Weight: 50
Multicultural and generally tolerant community.