Moving to Macau from Australia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Australia to Macau — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Australia to Macau, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese and Portuguese. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Macao averages 77°F vs 67°F in Canberra, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Australia to Macau.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Macau performs significantly better than Australia across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Macau performs significantly better than Australia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Australia performs better than Macau across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Macau performs significantly better than Australia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Macau generally does better on family life, though Australia leads in infant mortality.
Data: Australian Taxation Office, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Canberra | Macao |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/54°F (26°/12°C) | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/39°F (16°/4°C) | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 56°/35°F (13°/1°C) | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/47°F (23°/9°C) | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) |
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| Month | Canberra | Macao |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C) | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) |
| Feb | 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C) | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) |
| Mar | 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C) | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) |
| Apr | 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C) | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) |
| May | 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C) | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) |
| Jun | 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) |
| Jul | 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C) | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) |
| Aug | 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C) | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) |
| Sep | 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C) | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) |
| Oct | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C) | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) |
| Dec | 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C) | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) |
Data:
Bureau of Meteorology,
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Australia and Macau. To live, work, or study long-term in Macau, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Macau's immigration authority.
Australia passport holder visiting Macau
Visa Free
Macau passport holder visiting Australia
Visa Online (e-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 Macau?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Macau has 30.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Macau safe for expats?
Macau performs significantly better than Australia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Macau is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Australia.
What's the weather like in Macau compared to Australia?
The average high temperature in Macao is 77°F, compared to 67°F in Canberra. Macao receives around 83.6 in of rainfall per year, while Canberra gets 24.8 in.
What language do they speak in Macau?
The official languages in Macau are Chinese and Portuguese. In Australia, the official language is English.
