28% Increase in Brits Moving to Australia

October 14, 2025

The number of people moving to Australia in the summer of 2025 increased by 28% year on year, making it the busiest quarter for Australia-bound movers in recent years. According to data from international movers surveyed through Compare My Move, September 2025 recorded the highest share of moves to Australia for the year, capping off an exceptionally busy summer moving season. 

 

Month  Percentage of International Moves to Australia 2025 
January  11.08% 
February  7.13% 
March  7.69% 
April  7.66% 
May  8.18% 
June  8.70% 
July  8.34% 
August  10.36% 
September  15.19% 

 

In September 2025, 15.19% of international moves from the UK were to Australia, which is over 4% more than the previous annual high that happened in January, and also 4% over any month in 2024. Dave Sayce, co-founder of Compare My Move, comments on why September is such an outlier for this year. 

“Autumn is typically a busy time for UK residents moving to Australia, though not usually as busy as we saw this September. Because Australia is in the southern hemisphere, this period marks the start of spring there.  

While the UK is getting colder, Australia is warming up, making it an ideal time to relocate and settle in before summer arrives. Moving during this season also means you can avoid the challenges of packing and setting up a new home in winter. 

September also aligns with key life events such as the start of the school year and new job intakes at the end of Q3. So, for those relocating for education or employment, it’s a natural and practical time to make the move.” 

However, Q3 of 2025 has been a lot busier for moves to Australia than Q3 2024; therefore, although seasonal differences will have an effect, there is a much larger driver of people moving to Australia this year than last year. Dave Sayce comments; 

“At the start of September, the Australian Government confirmed its 2025–26 Migration Program, maintaining the cap of 185,000 permanent places. Alongside this, Australia is introducing the new National Innovation Visa, designed to attract global talent and fill key skill shortages across the country.

These developments suggest a growing trend: Australia is becoming increasingly appealing to skilled professionals from the UK. With its Demand for expertise and warmer climate, 2025–26 could mark a new wave of talented Brits making the move Down Under.” 

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