Moving to Australia from Marshall Islands

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Marshall Islands to Australia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Marshall Islands to Australia.

Living there in 2020
52 ↑ 4% vs 2015

people born in Marshall Islands 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

The numbers behind daily life in Australia compared to Marshall Islands.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MH
11.9
AU
4.5

Australia performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MH
$874
AU
$7,691
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MH
4.6
AU
39.8

Australia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MH
0.0t
AU
14.1t

Marshall Islands 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

MH
2.3
AU
35.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MH
38.7%
AU
96.0%

Australia performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MH
36.0%
AU
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MH
$6,800
AU
$59,500

Australia generally does better on employment & economy, though Marshall Islands leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MH
74.7 yrs
AU
83.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MH
21.7
AU
3.0

Australia generally does better on family life, though Marshall Islands leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Marshall Islands 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.

Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Australia

Visa Required
Marshall Islands passport holders need a visa to enter Australia.
Australia passport

Australia passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

Visa on Arrival
Australia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Marshall Islands.

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?

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 Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Australia compared to Marshall Islands?

Australia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 39.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Australia, compared to 4.6 in Marshall Islands. Australia scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Marshall Islands: 59).

What language do they speak in Australia?

The official language in Australia is English. In Marshall Islands, the official languages are English and Marshallese.

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At a Glance

MH AU
Population 79,906 26,141,369
Currency United States Dollar ($) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages English, Marshallese English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +692 +61
Time zones 1 8
Emergency number 000