Moving to Australia from Macau
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Macau to Australia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Macau to Australia, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Canberra averages 67°F vs 77°F in Macao, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Macau to Australia, and how the trend has changed.
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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Macau
Key Indicator Comparison
How Macau and Australia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Macau performs better than Australia across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Macau performs better than Australia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Australia performs significantly better than Macau across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Macau performs better than Australia 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
Macau generally does better on family life, though Australia leads in infant mortality.
Data: Secretariat for Economy and Finance, 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 | Macao | Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) | 80°/54°F (26°/12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 61°/39°F (16°/4°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) | 56°/35°F (13°/1°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) | 73°/47°F (23°/9°C) |
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| Month | Macao | Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) | 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C) |
| Feb | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) | 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C) |
| Mar | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) | 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C) |
| Apr | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) | 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C) |
| May | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) | 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) | 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) |
| Jul | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) | 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C) |
| Aug | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) | 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C) |
| Sep | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) | 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C) |
| Oct | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) |
| Nov | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) | 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C) |
| Dec | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) | 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C) |
Data:
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau,
Bureau of Meteorology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau 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.
Macau passport holder visiting Australia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Australia passport holder visiting Macau
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?
With 35.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Australia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Macau and Australia.
Is Australia safe for expats?
Macau performs better than Australia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Australia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Macau.
What's the weather like in Australia compared to Macau?
The average high temperature in Canberra is 67°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. Canberra receives around 24.8 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.
What language do they speak in Australia?
The official language in Australia is English. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.
