Moving to Australia from Malawi
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Malawi to Australia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Malawi to Australia.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Malawi 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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Malawi
Key Indicator Comparison
How Malawi and Australia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Australia performs significantly better than Malawi 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
Malawi 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
Malawi 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 performs significantly better than Malawi 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
share of people below the poverty line
Australia generally does better on employment & economy, though Malawi leads in top income tax rate.
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 Malawi across all family life metrics.
Data: Malawi Revenue Authority, 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 | Lilongwe | Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 78°/61°F (25°/16°C) | 80°/54°F (26°/12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) | 61°/39°F (16°/4°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/45°F (22°/7°C) | 56°/35°F (13°/1°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/57°F (27°/14°C) | 73°/47°F (23°/9°C) |
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| Month | Lilongwe | Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C) | 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C) |
| Feb | 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C) | 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C) |
| Mar | 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C) | 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C) |
| Apr | 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C) | 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C) |
| May | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) | 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C) |
| Jun | 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C) | 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) |
| Jul | 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C) | 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C) |
| Aug | 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C) | 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C) |
| Sep | 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C) | 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C) |
| Oct | 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C) | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) |
| Nov | 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C) | 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C) |
| Dec | 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C) | 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C) |
Data:
Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services,
Bureau of Meteorology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malawi 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.
Malawi passport holder visiting Australia
Visa Required
Australia passport holder visiting Malawi
Visa Online (e-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?
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 Malawi and Australia.
Is Australia safe for expats?
Australia performs significantly better than Malawi across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Australia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Malawi.
How is healthcare in Australia compared to Malawi?
Malawi 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 0.5 in Malawi. Australia scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malawi: 48).
What's the weather like in Australia compared to Malawi?
The average high temperature in Canberra is 67°F, compared to 75°F in Lilongwe. Canberra receives around 24.8 in of rainfall per year, while Lilongwe gets 50.7 in.
What language do they speak in Australia?
The official language in Australia is English. In Malawi, the official languages are Chewa and English.
