How to get an Australian IP address overseas
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To get an Australian IP address overseas, connect to a VPN server in Australia. Websites then see a Sydney or Melbourne address, so your bank, streaming apps and the footy behave as they do at home.
Overseas, banks ask for extra checks and sport is “not available in your region”. They are all reading your IP address, which now says Bali, London or Los Angeles.
The simple way: a VPN with Australian servers
A VPN routes your connection through a server in the country you pick. Choose Australia and sites see an Australian address, wherever you are.
- Subscribe to a VPN with Australian servers and install the app before you travel.
- Open the app and choose an Australian location.
- Connect, then open the service you want.
VPNs with Australian servers, and which cities
More cities give you more fallbacks if one server is slow or blocked. This is what each provider lists on its own server page.
| VPN | Lowest monthly price | Renewal price | Money-back | Countries | Devices | Australian cities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Surfshark | A$3.49 27 months, A$94.23 upfront | – | 30 days | 100 | Unlimited | 5 Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney | Visit Surfshark |
2 NordVPN | A$4.79 27 months, A$129.33 upfront | A$187.08 per year | 30 days | 150 | 10 | 5 Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney | Black Friday deal ends soonVisit NordVPN |
3 Proton VPN | US$3.49 (about A$4.98) 2 years, US$83.76 upfront | US$83.88 per year | 30 days | 149 | 10 | 5 (cities not named on its site) | Partner offerVisit Proton VPN |
4 CyberGhost | A$3.27 26 months, A$85.02 upfront | A$85.02 per year | 45 days | 100 | 7 | 3 Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney | CyberGhost review |
5 IPVanish | US$2.19 (about A$3.12) 2 years, US$52.56 upfront | – | 30 days | – | Unlimited | 5 Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney | Visit IPVanish |
6 ExpressVPN | US$2.99 (about A$4.27) 28 months, US$83.72 upfront | US$99.95 per year | 30 days | 113 | 10–14 | 5 Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney | Visit ExpressVPN |
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– means we do not have that detail yet. Prices shown in US$ are published in that currency; the Australian-dollar figure is approximate, converted at the European Central Bank euro reference rates for 2 Nov 2026 (US$1 = A$1.427).
Check your city before you buy, because the lists differ. A dash means we have no Australian city on record for that provider.
What Australians use it for overseas
- Banking. Australian banks get wary of logins from unfamiliar countries. An Australian address means fewer lockouts. Keep your phone number active for verification codes anyway.
- Streaming you already pay for. Australian services are licensed for Australia and block overseas connections. A VPN gets you back in, but the services’ terms limit use to Australia. For sport, see watching AFL and NRL overseas.
- Government and work systems. Some block or challenge overseas logins.
- Security on the road. Hotel and airport Wi-Fi is exactly where an encrypted connection earns its keep.
Do you need the same address every time?
Usually not. Normal VPN servers give you an address shared with other customers, and it changes between sessions.
If a bank or work system keeps challenging you, some providers sell a dedicated IP: an address that is yours alone and stays the same. This is who lists one on its own website.
| VPN | Dedicated IP | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Surfshark | ✓ Listed | 2 Nov 2026 |
| NordVPN | ✓ Listed | 19 Oct 2026 |
| Proton VPN | Not listed | 2 Nov 2026 |
| CyberGhost | ✓ Listed | 2 Nov 2026 |
| IPVanish | Not checked | – |
| ExpressVPN | ✓ Listed | 2 Nov 2026 |
As each provider lists them on its own website, on the date shown. "Not checked" means we have not read that provider's list yet.
Listing a dedicated IP does not mean a provider has one in Australia. Check the country list before you pay.
Other ways to get an Australian address
- A router at home. You can run a VPN server on your home router and connect back to it. It works as long as your home internet stays up while you are away.
- Proxies and “smart DNS” services change your apparent location without encrypting anything, so skip them on public Wi-Fi.
FAQ
Is it legal to use an Australian IP address from overseas?
Yes. Using a VPN is legal in Australia and in most countries Australians visit. China is the main exception.
Will an Australian server be slow from overseas?
The further away you are, the more speed you lose. We test from Melbourne, so we have no figures for the trip home. The closest guide is the reverse route: NordVPN’s UK server kept 62% of our download speed in October 2026, with a ping of 280 to 322 ms.
Speed kept matters most for streaming. Ping is what you notice on calls and in games.
Can I choose a specific Australian city?
Yes, with providers that list more than one. Pick the city nearest the service you use, or just the fastest.
Should I install the VPN before I leave?
Yes. Sign up and install the app at home so it is ready when you land. Going to China, which restricts VPNs? Read VPN for China first.
Can a free VPN give me an Australian address?
Sometimes. Free plans choose the countries you can use, and Australia is not always on the list. See best free VPN in Australia.