Moving to Australia from Belize

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Belize to Australia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Belize to Australia. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Canberra averages 67°F vs 88°F in Belmopan, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Belize to Australia, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
5

people moved from Belize to Australia · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Australia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Belize to Australia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BZ
27.9
AU
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BZ
17.5
AU
4.5

Australia performs significantly better than Belize across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BZ
$573
AU
$7,691
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BZ
10.8
AU
39.8

Belize generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BZ
21.0
AU
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BZ
0.9t
AU
14.1t

Belize generally does better on environment, though Australia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BZ
9.7
AU
35.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BZ
1.3%
AU
4.6%

Australia generally does better on infrastructure, though Belize leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BZ
8.3%
AU
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BZ
$12,800
AU
$59,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BZ
75.8 yrs
AU
83.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BZ
11.2
AU
3.0

Australia generally does better on family life, though Belize leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Belmopan Rain: 79.5 in/yr (2020 mm)
88° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Canberra Rain: 24.8 in/yr (629 mm)
67° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belmopan Canberra
Jan–Mar 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) 80°/54°F (26°/12°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/71°F (33°/21°C) 61°/39°F (16°/4°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 56°/35°F (13°/1°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/68°F (29°/20°C) 73°/47°F (23°/9°C)
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Month Belmopan Canberra
Jan 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C) 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C) 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C)
Mar 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C) 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C)
Apr 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C) 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C)
May 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C) 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C)
Jun 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C) 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C)
Jul 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C) 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C)
Aug 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C) 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C)
Sep 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C) 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C)
Oct 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C) 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C)
Nov 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C) 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C)
Dec 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C) 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C)

Data: National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize, Bureau of Meteorology Bureau of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belize 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.

Belize passport

Belize passport holder visiting Australia

Visa Required
Belize passport holders need a visa to enter Australia.
Australia passport

Australia passport holder visiting Belize

Visa Free
Australia passport holders can enter Belize 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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Australia has 35.1 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 Australia safe for expats?

Australia performs significantly better than Belize across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Australia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 27.9 in Belize.

How is healthcare in Australia compared to Belize?

Belize generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 39.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Australia, compared to 10.8 in Belize. Australia scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belize: 68).

What's the weather like in Australia compared to Belize?

The average high temperature in Canberra is 67°F, compared to 88°F in Belmopan. Canberra receives around 24.8 in of rainfall per year, while Belmopan gets 79.5 in.

What language do they speak in Australia?

The official language in Australia is English. In Belize, the official languages are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BZ AU
Population 412,387 26,141,369
Currency Belize Dollar (BZD) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Belizean Creole, English, Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +501 +61
Time zones 1 8
Emergency number 000