Moving to Australia from Swaziland

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
5

people moved from Swaziland 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 Swaziland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
12.5
AU
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
24.7
AU
4.5

Australia performs significantly better than Swaziland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SZ
$922
AU
$7,691
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

SZ
5.6
AU
40.9

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SZ
66.0
AU
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SZ
0.9t
AU
14.1t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SZ
2.5
AU
36.5
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SZ
77.6%
AU
4.7%

Australia performs significantly better than Swaziland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SZ
34.2%
AU
4.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$4,108
AU
$65,130

Australia generally does better on employment & economy, though Swaziland leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SZ
64.3 yrs
AU
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
42.2
AU
3.1

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

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Swaziland Revenue Authority (2016), Australian Taxation Office (2016), The World Factbook (2020). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lobamba Rain: 56.8 in/yr (1442 mm)
72° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lobamba Canberra
Jan–Mar 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) 80°/54°F (26°/12°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) 61°/39°F (16°/4°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) 56°/35°F (13°/1°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) 73°/47°F (23°/9°C)
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Month Lobamba Canberra
Jan 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C)
Feb 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C)
Mar 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C)
Apr 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C)
May 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C)
Jun 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C)
Jul 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C)
Aug 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C)
Sep 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C)
Oct 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C)
Nov 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C)
Dec 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service, Bureau of Meteorology Bureau of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Swaziland 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.

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Australia

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

Australia passport holder visiting Swaziland

Visa Free
Australia passport holders can enter Swaziland without a 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Australia: 36.5 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 Swaziland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Australia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 12.5 in Swaziland.

How is healthcare in Australia compared to Swaziland?

Australia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 40.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Australia, compared to 5.6 in Swaziland. Australia scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).

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

The average high temperature in Canberra is 67°F, compared to 72°F in Lobamba. Canberra receives around 24.8 in of rainfall per year, while Lobamba gets 56.8 in.

What language do they speak in Australia?

The official language in Australia is English. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.

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At a Glance

SZ AU
Population 1,256,174 27,614,411
Currency Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages English, Swazi English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +268 +61
Time zones 1 8
Emergency number — 000