About Perth, Western Australia

Perth is the capital city of Western Australia and has a population of about 1.4 million. It is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city, enhanced by the unspoiled Indian Ocean beaches, the hillside hideaways, romantic Fremantle, cosmopolitan Subiaco and the select, comfortable suburbs which fringe the Swan River.

Services and facilities in Perth are world class and its peoples, industries and institutions are dynamic and global in outlook. Of a recent survey of 130 cities, Perth was ranked by the London-based Economist Intelligence Unit in the top 4 cities in the world in which to live, looking at factors such as crime rates, health, climate, availability of housing, education and recreational and cultural activities. Perth was also named one of the  Friendliest Cities in the world by American Travel and Leisure magazine.

As Australia's unique western gateway to the world, Perth is linked to every corner of the globe via extensive international air links and sophisticated telecommunications. Perth and the surrounding region boasts a strong economy with low levels of unemployment, excellent standard of living and low crime rates compared to other cities in Australia. Perth is well-known as friendly, safe and relaxed, yet offers all the cosmopolitan attractions of a large international city. The city boasts an abundance of restaurants and cafes, cinemas, nightclubs, music and sporting venues as well as great shopping!