Safest cities to live in Oceania
The safest relocation cities in Oceania by catalog safety score, with healthcare quality as the tie-breaker — plus what each one costs so safety doesn't stay abstract.
Methodology: Ranked by Jonzy safety score (0–100); healthcare quality breaks ties.
1. Queenstown, New Zealand
Safety 92/100 · Healthcare 88/100 · $2,940/mo
Safety 92/100 with 88/100 healthcare — about $2,940/mo all-in.
2. Hobart, Australia
Safety 92/100 · Healthcare 84/100 · $2,400/mo
Safety 92/100 with 84/100 healthcare — about $2,400/mo all-in.
3. Auckland, New Zealand
Safety 90/100 · Healthcare 88/100 · $2,360/mo
Safety 90/100 with 88/100 healthcare — about $2,360/mo all-in.
4. Sydney, Australia
Safety 88/100 · Healthcare 90/100 · $3,300/mo
Safety 88/100 with 90/100 healthcare — about $3,300/mo all-in.
5. Brisbane, Australia
Safety 88/100 · Healthcare 86/100 · $2,950/mo
Safety 88/100 with 86/100 healthcare — about $2,950/mo all-in.
6. Perth, Australia
Safety 84/100 · Healthcare 90/100 · $2,640/mo
Safety 84/100 with 90/100 healthcare — about $2,640/mo all-in.
7. Wellington, New Zealand
Safety 84/100 · Healthcare 88/100 · $2,450/mo
Safety 84/100 with 88/100 healthcare — about $2,450/mo all-in.
8. Melbourne, Australia
Safety 82/100 · Healthcare 88/100 · $2,710/mo
Safety 82/100 with 88/100 healthcare — about $2,710/mo all-in.
9. Koror, Palau
Safety 82/100 · Healthcare 60/100 · $1,810/mo
Safety 82/100 with 60/100 healthcare — about $1,810/mo all-in.
10. Apia, Samoa
Safety 80/100 · Healthcare 60/100 · $1,320/mo
Safety 80/100 with 60/100 healthcare — about $1,320/mo all-in.
11. Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Safety 80/100 · Healthcare 52/100 · $1,300/mo
Safety 80/100 with 52/100 healthcare — about $1,300/mo all-in.
12. Port Vila, Vanuatu
Safety 78/100 · Healthcare 56/100 · $1,610/mo
Safety 78/100 with 56/100 healthcare — about $1,610/mo all-in.
Frequently asked questions
Safest cities to live in Oceania — which city is #1?
Queenstown, New Zealand tops this list. Safety 92/100 with 88/100 healthcare — about $2,940/mo all-in. Hobart and Auckland round out the top three.
How is this ranking calculated?
Ranked by Jonzy safety score (0–100); healthcare quality breaks ties. 13 catalog cities in Oceania qualified for this list; the top 12 are shown. Scores are catalog averages, not personalised — Jonzy re-ranks every city for your own income, passport and lifestyle when you sign in.
How much does it cost to live in the top city in Oceania?
Queenstown runs about $2,940/month all-in for one person — rent, food, transport, healthcare, utilities and everyday extras. See the Queenstown city guide for the full cost breakdown, visa options and FAQ.