Moving to Australia from Aruba

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Aruba to Australia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Aruba to Australia, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Aruba to Australia, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
75 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in Aruba live in Australia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Australia?

Top countries of origin for Australia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Aruba and Australia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
AU
0.8

Australia performs significantly better than Aruba across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AW
5.1t
AU
14.1t

Aruba performs better than Australia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AW
17.7
AU
35.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AW
97.0%
AU
96.0%

Aruba generally does better on infrastructure, though Australia leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AW
7.7%
AU
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
AU
$59,500

Australia performs significantly better than Aruba across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AW
78.0 yrs
AU
83.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
AU
3.0

Australia performs significantly better than Aruba across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministerio di Finansas, Comunicacion, Utilidad y Energia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Aruba and Australia. To live, work, or study long-term in Australia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Australia's immigration authority.

Australia passport

Australia passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Free
Australia passport holders can enter Aruba without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Australia?

With 35.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Australia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Aruba and Australia.

Is Australia safe for expats?

Australia performs significantly better than Aruba across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Australia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in Australia?

The official language in Australia is English. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW AU
Population 122,320 26,141,369
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +297 +61
Time zones 1 8
Emergency number 000