Moving to Australia from Nauru
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Nauru to Australia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Nauru to Australia.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Nauru to Australia, based on official data.
Who's moving to Australia?
Top countries of origin for Australia's foreign-born residents.
- 1,285,149
- 653,232
- 611,266
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Nauru
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Nauru to Australia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Australia performs significantly better than Nauru 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
Australia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Nauru 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 Nauru across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Australia performs significantly better than Nauru 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 generally does better on family life, though Nauru leads in education spending.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nauru 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.
Nauru passport holder visiting Australia
Visa Required
Australia passport holder visiting Nauru
Visa RequiredData: 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 Nauru across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Australia compared to Nauru?
Australia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nauru leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 39.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Australia, compared to 12.5 in Nauru. Australia scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).
What language do they speak in Australia?
The official language in Australia is English. In Nauru, the official languages are English and Nauru.
