Moving to Guam from Australia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Australia to Guam. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AU
0.8
GU
4.2

Australia performs better than Guam across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AU
14.1t
GU
0.0t

Guam performs significantly 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

AU
35.1
GU
1.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AU
96.0%
GU
80.5%

Australia performs better than Guam across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AU
3.7%
GU
5.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AU
$59,500
GU
$35,600

Australia performs better than Guam across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AU
83.1 yrs
GU
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AU
3.0
GU
11.5

Australia performs better than Guam across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Australia passport

Australia passport holder visiting Guam

Visa Free
Australia passport holders can enter Guam 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 Guam?

With 1.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Guam can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Australia and Guam.

Is Guam safe for expats?

Australia performs better than Guam across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guam is 4.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Australia.

What language do they speak in Guam?

The official languages in Guam are Chamorro, English and Spanish. In Australia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

AU GU
Population 26,141,369 169,086
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English Chamorro, English, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +61 +1671
Time zones 8 1
Emergency number 000