Moving to Australia from Gabon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Gabon to Australia, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Canberra averages 67°F vs 83°F in Libreville, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2019
2 ↓ 33% vs 2018

people moved from Gabon 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 Gabon to Australia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GA
12.5
AU
4.5

Australia performs significantly better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GA
$673
AU
$7,691
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GA
4.8
AU
39.8

Gabon 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

GA
53.0
AU
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GA
2.0t
AU
14.1t

Gabon 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

GA
3.4
AU
35.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GA
0.5%
AU
4.6%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GA
20.4%
AU
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$19,800
AU
$59,500

Australia generally does better on employment & economy, though Gabon leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GA
69.7 yrs
AU
83.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GA
28.6
AU
3.0

Australia performs significantly better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

Data: General Direction of Taxes, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Libreville Rain: 111.9 in/yr (2842 mm)
83° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Libreville Canberra
Jan–Mar 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 80°/54°F (26°/12°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 61°/39°F (16°/4°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) 56°/35°F (13°/1°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) 73°/47°F (23°/9°C)
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Month Libreville Canberra
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C)
Feb 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C)
Apr 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C)
Jun 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C)
Jul 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C)
Aug 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C)
Sep 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C)
Oct 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C)
Dec 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C)

Data: Bureau of Meteorology Bureau of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gabon 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.

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Australia

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

Australia passport holder visiting Gabon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Australia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Gabon.

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 Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Australia compared to Gabon?

Gabon 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 4.8 in Gabon. Australia scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gabon: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Canberra is 67°F, compared to 83°F in Libreville. Canberra receives around 24.8 in of rainfall per year, while Libreville gets 111.9 in.

What language do they speak in Australia?

The official language in Australia is English. In Gabon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

GA AU
Population 2,340,613 26,141,369
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +241 +61
Time zones 1 8
Emergency number 000