Moving to Australia from Guam

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guam to Australia. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
127 ↑ 6% vs 2015

people born in Guam live in Australia · UN DESA

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 Guam to Australia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GU
4.2
AU
0.8

Australia performs significantly better than Guam across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GU
0.0t
AU
14.1t

Guam performs better than Australia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GU
1.8
AU
35.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GU
80.5%
AU
96.0%

Australia performs significantly better than Guam across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GU
5.4%
AU
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GU
$35,600
AU
$59,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GU
77.5 yrs
AU
83.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GU
11.5
AU
3.0

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guam 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.

Australia passport

Australia passport holder visiting Guam

Visa Free
Australia passport holders can enter Guam 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 Guam across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Australia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.2 in Guam.

What language do they speak in Australia?

The official language in Australia is English. In Guam, the official languages are Chamorro, English and Spanish.

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At a Glance

GU AU
Population 169,086 26,141,369
Currency United States Dollar ($) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Chamorro, English, Spanish English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1671 +61
Time zones 1 8
Emergency number 000