Living in Perth
Perth is the capital of Australia's largest state (by land area), Western Australia. With a population of approximately 1.5 million people, it is the fourth most populated city in Australia, and one of the fastest growing. Nestled on the northern banks of the Swan River, the city itself is small by international standards.
To assist you to settle in to Perth, or even to decide if Western Australia is the place for you and your family, we have provided information about Living in Perth. Since we want to assist you please contact us if you are seeking information or details that are not covered in the guide and we will aim to source it for you.
Perth Lifestyle Updates
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Capital: Perth
Location: 31° 52' 48"S, 115° 52' 58"E
State Emblem: Black Swan
State Flower: Kangaroo Paw
Population: 1,477,800
Population Density: 274.4/km2
State Land Area: 5,386km2
Average Maximum Temperature: 23.3°C (73.9°F)
Average Minimum Temperature: 13.3°C (55.9°F)
Average Annual Rainfall: 869.6mm (34.23in)
