Moving to Namibia from Australia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Australia to Namibia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Australia to Namibia. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Windhoek averages 80°F vs 67°F in Canberra, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Australia to Namibia, based on official data.
Who's moving to Namibia?
Top countries of origin for Namibia's foreign-born residents.
- 40,105
- 15,135
- 9,494
- 8,883
- 4,334
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19.560
Australia
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Australia to Namibia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Australia performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Australia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Australia generally does better on environment, though Namibia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Australia generally does better on infrastructure, though Namibia leads in water stress level.
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
Australia generally does better on employment & economy, though Namibia leads in top income tax rate.
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
Australia generally does better on family life, though Namibia leads in education spending.
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 | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/54°F (26°/12°C) | 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 61°/39°F (16°/4°C) | 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 56°/35°F (13°/1°C) | 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/47°F (23°/9°C) | 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) |
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| Month | Canberra | Windhoek |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) |
| Feb | 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C) | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) |
| Mar | 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C) | 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) |
| Apr | 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C) | 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) |
| May | 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C) | 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) |
| Jun | 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) | 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) |
| Jul | 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C) | 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) |
| Aug | 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C) | 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) |
| Sep | 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C) | 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) |
| Oct | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) | 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) |
| Nov | 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C) | 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) |
| Dec | 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C) | 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) |
Bureau of Meteorology
Namibia Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Australia and Namibia. To live, work, or study long-term in Namibia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Namibia's immigration authority.
Australia passport holder visiting Namibia
Visa on Arrival
Namibia passport holder visiting Australia
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Namibia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Namibia has 3.9 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 Namibia safe for expats?
Australia performs better than Namibia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Namibia is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Australia.
How is healthcare in Namibia compared to Australia?
Australia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 5.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Namibia, compared to 39.8 in Australia. Namibia scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Australia: 87).
What's the weather like in Namibia compared to Australia?
The average high temperature in Windhoek is 80°F, compared to 67°F in Canberra. Windhoek receives around 14.5 in of rainfall per year, while Canberra gets 24.8 in.
What language do they speak in Namibia?
The official languages in Namibia are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana. In Australia, the official language is English.
