Port Moresby - Post Report Question and Answers
What is the relative size of the expatriate community? How would you describe overall morale among expatriates?
This is a small expatriate community of Americans, mostly the oil and gas companies and the U.S. embassy, but there are many Australians here, a sizable Indian community, many Asians (from the Philippines, Singapore, China, etc.) and a smattering of folks from Europe and South America. Morale is mixed; this is a difficult place to live and not everyone is up for the pressures associated with restricted travel, the fear and uncertainty during periods of violence and turmoil, and the general challenges of a developing country, but many learn to make their own fun. Board game groups, “op-shopping” the vast used-clothing markets, tennis, pickleball, netball, boxing, yoga, rowing, boating, hiking, scuba diving, snorkeling...opportunities abound. - Aug 2025
You get all types. Some love it, some hate it. Port Moresby grew on me, and by the end I didn't want to leave. - May 2019
Large due to oil and gas, aid work and diplomatic missions. Morale is mixed. - Jun 2016
Community is medium sized (everyone knows everyone's business, but you have some social options). It's largely Australians and Asians. - Jun 2008
