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Where international GPs can work

Australia is enormous, and life here changes a lot from one region to the next. This page is a starting point for thinking about location alongside eligibility.

Two lenses at the same time

Location choice usually needs two lenses at once. One is lifestyle , climate, family, community, pace of life. The other is eligibility , DPA, Medicare restrictions and any supervision requirements. A great opportunity sits inside both.

Types of locations to consider

  • Major cities and inner suburbs
  • Outer metropolitan and growth areas
  • Coastal towns and regional cities
  • Rural towns with strong community identity
  • Remote and very remote practice

State-by-state guides

Detailed state guides are being written. In the meantime, here's a short sketch of what each state can offer, and our team can share the local picture in more depth.

Queensland

Warm climate, coastal cities and welcoming regional towns. From Brisbane and the Gold Coast through to the Sunshine Coast, Cairns and inland communities.

New South Wales

Australia's largest state economy, with Sydney at its centre and vibrant regional centres across the coast, tablelands and inland, including Newcastle, Wollongong, the Central Coast and Byron.

Victoria

Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital, with strong regional cities and coastal areas offering a different pace of life, including Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and the Mornington Peninsula.

Western Australia

Perth's sunshine, beaches and lifestyle, plus regional and mining communities with strong demand for experienced GPs. Fremantle, Bunbury, Margaret River and Geraldton are worth exploring.

South Australia

Adelaide's liveability, food and wine culture, and accessible regional communities including the Barossa Valley, Mount Gambier and Whyalla.

Tasmania

A slower, natural lifestyle centred on Hobart and Launceston, with a strong community feel across the island and towns like Devonport and Burnie.

Try the GP Lifestyle Matcher to see which parts of Australia may suit you.

Official sources

Requirements can change and individual circumstances vary. Always confirm details with the relevant authority for your situation.

Last reviewed: January 2026

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