Moving to Australia from Vanuatu
What to Expect
Considering a move from Vanuatu to Australia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Vanuatu to Australia. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Canberra averages 67°F vs 83°F in Port Vila, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Vanuatu to Australia.
people moved from Vanuatu 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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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Australia compared to Vanuatu.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Vanuatu generally does better on safety, though Australia leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Australia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Vanuatu generally does better on environment, though Australia leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Australia performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Australia performs significantly better than Vanuatu 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 performs significantly better than Vanuatu across all family life metrics.
Data: 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 | Port Vila | Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 80°/54°F (26°/12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 61°/39°F (16°/4°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) | 56°/35°F (13°/1°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) | 73°/47°F (23°/9°C) |
View all months
| Month | Port Vila | Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) | 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C) |
| Feb | 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) | 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C) |
| Mar | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) | 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C) |
| Apr | 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) | 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C) |
| May | 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) | 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C) |
| Jun | 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) | 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) |
| Jul | 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) | 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C) |
| Aug | 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) | 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C) |
| Sep | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) | 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C) |
| Oct | 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) |
| Nov | 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) | 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C) |
| Dec | 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) | 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C) |
Data:
Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department,
Bureau of Meteorology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vanuatu 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.
Vanuatu passport holder visiting Australia
Visa Required
Australia passport holder visiting Vanuatu
Visa FreeData: 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?
Vanuatu generally does better on safety, though Australia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Australia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.
How is healthcare in Australia compared to Vanuatu?
Australia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 39.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Australia, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Australia scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).
What's the weather like in Australia compared to Vanuatu?
The average high temperature in Canberra is 67°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Canberra receives around 24.8 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.
What language do they speak in Australia?
The official language in Australia is English. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.
