Perth

Perth, WA

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Perth, WA

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Live, Study and Work in Perth, Western Australia

Perth is the capital of  Western Australia and it´s located in the west coast. It´s a multicultural and cosmopolitan city, safe and clean with a population of  1.9 million inhabitants, which makes it the fourth most populous city in  Australia.

The metropolitan area covers more than 30 locations, including Fremantle, Bayswater, Canning, Stirling, Gosnells, Nedlands, Peppermint Grove, Claremont, Victoria Park and Armadale. It´s divided into several districts: Central Business District, West Perth, Northbridge, East Perth and Crawley.

It stands out for its cultural activities such as the Art Gallery of Western Australia, Alexander Library and Perth Institute of Contemporary Art.

Its incredible  Perth beaches  are another important city attraction  and a surfers´paradise, as well as the cafés, Perth Parks, shopping areas and the spectacular river Swan.

What not to miss…

• Enjoy an excellent wine in the Swan Valley
• Spend a day shopping in the boutiques and shopping centers in Murray and High Street
• Visit  Perth International Arts Festival
• Go for a walk and breath fresh air in Kings Park, one of the most beautiful parks in Australia
• Visit some of its best entertainment venues and  restaurants.
• Enjoy a nice day visiting some Perth Exhibitions
• Practice sport  while exploring its amazing natural landscapes

Weather

The city of Perth stands out for the brightness of it’s skies, on average 9 hours of light per day and so it goes without saying, that it’s the sunniest capital in Australia.

In Summer, the average  temperature reaches 29ºC  and the month of February is the warmest month of the year. During the winter months, between June and August the average temperatures are around 12ºC.

See the  weather in Perth.

An interesting fact…

The city hosts The Perth Mint, the oldest National Mint in Australia,  in operation since 1899. Located in Hay Street, it also produces gold, silver and platinum coins.

Another interesting fact about Perth is its growing mining industry which has provided big benefits to the city, resulting in the highest per capita numbers of millionaires worldwide!

Discover more about Perth: Tourism Australia & Welcome to Western Australia