Moving to Australia from Seychelles

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Seychelles to Australia. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Canberra averages 67°F vs 86°F in Victoria, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Seychelles to Australia.

Moved in 2023
10

people moved from Seychelles to Australia · OECD (latest data available)

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 Seychelles.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SC
9.3
AU
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
AU
4.5

Australia performs significantly better than Seychelles across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SC
$1,402
AU
$7,691
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
38.2
AU
39.8

Seychelles generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SC
43.0
AU
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
AU
14.1t

Seychelles generally does better on environment, though Australia leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SC
35.0
AU
35.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SC
82.0%
AU
96.0%

Australia performs significantly better than Seychelles across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SC
3.0%
AU
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
AU
$59,500

Seychelles generally does better on employment & economy, though Australia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SC
76.1 yrs
AU
83.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
AU
3.0

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

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Victoria Rain: 93.2 in/yr (2367 mm)
86° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Canberra Rain: 24.8 in/yr (629 mm)
67° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Canberra
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 80°/54°F (26°/12°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 61°/39°F (16°/4°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 56°/35°F (13°/1°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 73°/47°F (23°/9°C)
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Month Victoria Canberra
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority, Bureau of Meteorology Bureau of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Seychelles 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.

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Australia

Visa Required
Seychelles passport holders need a visa to enter Australia.
Australia passport

Australia passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Australia passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Seychelles.

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 Seychelles across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Australia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.3 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Australia compared to Seychelles?

Seychelles 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 38.2 in Seychelles. Australia scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

What's the weather like in Australia compared to Seychelles?

The average high temperature in Canberra is 67°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Canberra receives around 24.8 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Australia?

The official language in Australia is English. In Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.

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At a Glance

SC AU
Population 97,017 26,141,369
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +248 +61
Time zones 1 8
Emergency number 000