Moving to Australia from Sierra Leone
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sierra Leone to Australia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Sierra Leone to Australia. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Canberra averages 67°F vs 86°F in Freetown, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Sierra Leone to Australia, and how the trend has changed.
people moved from Sierra Leone to Australia · OECD (latest data available)
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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Sierra Leone
Key Indicator Comparison
How Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone 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
Sierra Leone 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
Sierra Leone 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 generally does better on infrastructure, though Sierra Leone leads in water stress level.
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
Sierra Leone generally does better on employment & economy, though Australia leads in gdp per capita.
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 Sierra Leone leads in education spending.
Data: National 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 | Freetown | Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 80°/54°F (26°/12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 61°/39°F (16°/4°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) | 56°/35°F (13°/1°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 73°/47°F (23°/9°C) |
View all months
| Month | Freetown | Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/75°F (29.9°/23.8°C) | 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C) |
| Feb | 87°/75°F (30.3°/24.0°C) | 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C) |
| Mar | 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C) | 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C) |
| Apr | 88°/77°F (31.2°/24.8°C) | 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C) |
| May | 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C) | 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C) |
| Jun | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.6°C) | 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) |
| Jul | 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.1°C) | 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C) |
| Aug | 83°/73°F (28.4°/23.0°C) | 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C) |
| Sep | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.1°C) | 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C) |
| Oct | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) |
| Nov | 86°/75°F (30.1°/24.0°C) | 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C) |
| Dec | 85°/75°F (29.7°/24.1°C) | 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C) |
Data:
Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency,
Bureau of Meteorology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sierra Leone 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.
Sierra Leone passport holder visiting Australia
Visa Required
Australia passport holder visiting Sierra Leone
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 Sierra Leone and Australia.
Is Australia safe for expats?
Australia performs significantly better than Sierra Leone across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Australia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.1 in Sierra Leone.
How is healthcare in Australia compared to Sierra Leone?
Sierra Leone 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 0.4 in Sierra Leone. Australia scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sierra Leone: 41).
What's the weather like in Australia compared to Sierra Leone?
The average high temperature in Canberra is 67°F, compared to 86°F in Freetown. Canberra receives around 24.8 in of rainfall per year, while Freetown gets 116.0 in.
What language do they speak in Australia?
Both Sierra Leone and Australia share the same official language: English.
