Moving to Australia from Zimbabwe

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Zimbabwe to Australia. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Canberra averages 67°F vs 78°F in Harare, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
1,223 ↑ 10% vs 2022

people moved from Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
6.7
AU
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
29.9
AU
4.5

Australia performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ZW
$63
AU
$7,691
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ZW
1.7
AU
39.8

Australia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe 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

ZW
56.0
AU
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ZW
0.8t
AU
14.1t

Zimbabwe 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

ZW
1.3
AU
35.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ZW
46.1%
AU
4.6%

Australia performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ZW
8.8%
AU
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZW
$3,500
AU
$59,500

Australia performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ZW
63.3 yrs
AU
83.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZW
28.5
AU
3.0

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

See full quality of life comparison

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank, Zimbabwe Revenue Authority

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Harare Rain: 33.1 in/yr (841 mm)
78° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Harare Canberra
Jan–Mar 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 80°/54°F (26°/12°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) 61°/39°F (16°/4°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) 56°/35°F (13°/1°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) 73°/47°F (23°/9°C)
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Month Harare Canberra
Jan 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C)
Feb 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C)
Mar 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C)
Apr 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C)
May 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C)
Jun 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C)
Jul 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C)
Aug 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C)
Sep 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C)
Oct 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C)
Nov 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C)
Dec 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C)

Data: Meteorological Services Department Meteorological Services Department, Bureau of Meteorology Bureau of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe 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.

Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Australia

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

Australia passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

Visa on Arrival
Australia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe.

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 Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Australia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Zimbabwe.

How is healthcare in Australia compared to Zimbabwe?

Australia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 39.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Australia, compared to 1.7 in Zimbabwe. Australia scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).

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

The average high temperature in Canberra is 67°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Canberra receives around 24.8 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.

What language do they speak in Australia?

The official language in Australia is English. In Zimbabwe, the official languages are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language.

Compare further: Zimbabwe vs. Australia

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Make 17.0 times more money in Australia
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Cost of Living Comparison · 7 categories - 2026 data
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Size Comparison · See true size
Zimbabwe is about 20 times smaller than Australia.
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At a Glance

ZW AU
Population 15,121,004 26,141,369
Currency Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) Australian Dollar (A$)
Languages Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +263 +61
Time zones 1 8
Emergency number 999 000