Moving to Australia from Dominica
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Dominica to Australia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Dominica to Australia. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Canberra averages 67°F vs 85°F in Roseau, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Dominica to Australia, based on official data.
people moved from Dominica to Australia · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to Australia?
Top countries of origin for Australia's foreign-born residents.
- 1,285,149
- 653,232
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Dominica to Australia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Australia performs significantly better than Dominica 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
share of adults with obesity
Australia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Dominica performs better than Australia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Australia performs significantly better than Dominica across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Australia performs significantly better than Dominica 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
Australia generally does better on family life, though Dominica leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2021), The World Factbook (2000–2020), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Roseau | Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) | 80°/54°F (26°/12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) | 61°/39°F (16°/4°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) | 56°/35°F (13°/1°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) | 73°/47°F (23°/9°C) |
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| Month | Roseau | Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) | 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C) |
| Feb | 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) | 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C) |
| Mar | 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) | 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C) |
| Apr | 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) | 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C) |
| May | 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) | 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C) |
| Jun | 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) | 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) |
| Jul | 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) | 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C) |
| Aug | 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) | 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C) |
| Sep | 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) | 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C) |
| Oct | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) |
| Nov | 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) | 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C) |
| Dec | 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C) | 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C) |
Data:
Bureau of Meteorology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Dominica 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.
Dominica passport holder visiting Australia
Visa Required
Australia passport holder visiting Dominica
Visa FreeData: 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 36.5 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 Dominica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Australia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 27.1 in Dominica.
How is healthcare in Australia compared to Dominica?
Australia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 40.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Australia, compared to 11.6 in Dominica. Australia scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).
What's the weather like in Australia compared to Dominica?
The average high temperature in Canberra is 67°F, compared to 85°F in Roseau. Canberra receives around 24.8 in of rainfall per year, while Roseau gets 101.4 in.
What language do they speak in Australia?
Both Dominica and Australia share the same official language: English.
