Moving to Australia from Gambia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Gambia to Australia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Gambia to Australia. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Canberra averages 67°F vs 90°F in Banjul, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Gambia to Australia.
Who's moving to Australia?
Top countries of origin for Australia's foreign-born residents.
- 1,285,149
- 653,232
- 611,266
- 579,264
- 286,303
- 269,812
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Gambia
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Australia compared to Gambia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Australia performs significantly better than Gambia 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Gambia generally does better on environment, though Australia leads in air pollution deaths.
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 generally does better on infrastructure, though Gambia 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
share of people below the poverty line
Australia performs significantly better than Gambia 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 performs significantly better than Gambia across all family life metrics.
Data: 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 | Banjul | Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/65°F (33°/19°C) | 80°/54°F (26°/12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) | 61°/39°F (16°/4°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 56°/35°F (13°/1°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 92°/71°F (33°/22°C) | 73°/47°F (23°/9°C) |
View all months
| Month | Banjul | Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C) | 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C) |
| Feb | 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C) | 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C) |
| Mar | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C) | 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C) |
| Apr | 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C) | 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C) |
| May | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C) | 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C) |
| Jun | 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C) | 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) |
| Jul | 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C) | 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C) |
| Aug | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C) | 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) | 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C) |
| Oct | 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C) | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) |
| Nov | 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C) | 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C) |
| Dec | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C) | 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C) |
Department of Water Resources
Bureau of MeteorologyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gambia 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.
Gambia passport holder visiting Australia
Visa Required
Australia passport holder visiting Gambia
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?
Connectivity is usually fine (Australia: 35.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Australia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Australia safe for expats?
Australia performs significantly better than Gambia across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Australia compared to Gambia?
Gambia 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 1.0 in Gambia. Australia scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gambia: 46).
What's the weather like in Australia compared to Gambia?
The average high temperature in Canberra is 67°F, compared to 90°F in Banjul. Canberra receives around 24.8 in of rainfall per year, while Banjul gets 32.3 in.
What language do they speak in Australia?
Both Gambia and Australia share the same official language: English.
