Capital Cities of Australia - Overview • Adelaide, South Australia The capital of South Australia, Adelaide, is on Gulf St Vincent which leads through Investigator Strait to the Southern Ocean . As with most major Australian cities, a river runs through the city, and in Adelaide this is the Torrens. The larger, longer Murray River empties into Lake Alexandrina and into the ocean southeast of Adelaide on the eastern side of the Fleurieu Peninsula . Adelaide city centre has streets laid out in a grid surrounded by parklands. Adelaide is named after Queen Adelaide, German-born consort of England's King William IV. More » continue reading below our video Tipping Etiquette Around the World Brisbane skyline © Tourism Queensland. Brisbane skyline © Tourism Queensland • Brisbane, Queensland Brisbane, capital of Queensland, is located on the southeastern side of the state, just north of the Gold Coast . The city has grown alongside the meandering Brisbane River with the city's eastern suburbs fronting Moreton Bay on the western side of the Pacific Ocean . In population, Brisbane ranks first in Queensland and third among Australia's cities after Sydney and Melbourne. Brisbane is named after the river which snakes through the city.

The river itself is named after Sir Thomas Brisbane, Governor of New South Wales from 1821 to 1825. More » Australian Parliament House © Australian Capital Tourism. Australian Parliament House © Australian Capital Tourism • Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory is Australia's national capital. Geographically, the Australian Capital Territory is within, but not a part of, the state of New South Wales, in much the same way that the District of Columbia, where the US capital of Washington is located, is part of neither the states of Maryland nor Virginia. As the seat of national government, the Australian Parliament and the nation's central federal offices are located in Canberra, as are the nation's national galleries, museums and library. Canberra's Lake Burley Griffin was created when the Molonglo River was dammed in the early 1960s. More » Aerial view of Darwin © Tourism NT. Aerial view of Darwin © Tourism NT • Darwin, Northern Territory It's Australia's northernmost capital city in the region commonly referred to as the Top End. It's a city that's suffered the brunt of war and natural catastrophes but has seemed to rise stronger than ever before.

As the Australian capital city closest to Southeast Asia, it is a melting pot of peoples and cultures, from Aboriginal and Islander Australians to the descendants of European settlers and Asian wayfarers and migrants. The city is named after evolutionist Charles Darwin who sailed on the HMS Beagle in the early 1800s, although Darwin was not on the Beagle when the ship sailed into Darwin Harbour in 1839. More » Port Arthur © Tourism Tasmania & Sarah Quine. Port Arthur © Tourism Tasmania & Sarah Quine • Hobart, Tasmania Hobart, Australia's southernmost state capital, is located on the southeastern side of island-state Tasmania. It has grown on the banks of the Derwent River and is the end point of the annual sea classic, the Sydney Hobart Yacht Race , which starts on Sydney Harbour on Boxing Day . The ruins of the Port Arthur convict penitentiary and the historic village of Richmond are but two popular Hobart daytrip destinations. The main island of Tasmania is no more than 62.5 square kilometres and most Tasmanian attractions can be reached in a day from Hobart or the northern city of Launceston. More » Melbourne skyline © Tourism Victoria.

Melbourne skyline © Tourism Victoria • Melbourne, Victoria Ah, Melbourne. It's one of my favorite cities, and always a pleasure to visit. Getting around Melbourne to view and experience its many city attractions is easy and pleasant with its free City Circle tram and the City Tourist Shuttle . Catch either of these two visitor-friendly vehicles and get off at places that interest you and then get back on and head to your next destination. And feel the throb of this city. It's alive in its streets, its trams, its sights, its arts and entertainment venues, its restaurants and bars, and its day-to-day activities. More » Perth skyline © Tourism Western Australia. Perth skyline © Tourism Western Australia • Perth, Western Australia Hemmed in by the Indian Ocean in the west and the treeless Nullarbor Plain in the east, Perth is easily the most isolated state capital in the world. By road it's some 2750 kilometres from the nearest Australian state capital, Adelaide in South Australia, and nearly 4000 kilometres from Sydney on the east coast. But this is a city of the future, with a burgeoning population, new housing developments, and riches from the state's mineral resources.

For the visitor, Perth is not just a destination but also an accessible gateway to the state's beaches, wine regions, habitats of marine life, World Heritage sites , and striking natural landscapes. More » Sydney Opera House and city skyline © Tourism New South Wales. Sydney Opera House and city skyline © Tourism New South Wales • Sydney, New South Wales Sydney, capital of New South Wales, is Australia's first city, having grown from the first European settlement in 1770 on Sydney Cove into the vibrant megametropolis that it is today. It is a city of many attractions and a popular first destination for visitors to Australia. It is the city of the iconic Sydney Opera House , yachts and ferries on Sydney Harbour, a string of white-sand beaches, galleries and museums in the heart of the city, restaurants and fine dining, and a variety of many other city attractions. More » Western Australia, Australia. Towns, Cities and Localities.

Reply vamsi December 22, 2015, 10:52 pm | Link This is vamsi from india I want to study MS mechanical in Australia which place would be the best for education,good part time jobs and best jobs for mechanical students after post study,with good climatic conditions. So please suggest me the best place. Reply Navjot October 16, 2016, 12:41 am | Link Hi ,i have done bachelor og nursing from india but,now living in western australia ,perth ,i am doing master of public health in uwa but i find after two years of course didnot not get PR si ,what can i do to transfer my indian registration into RN and its easy to get PR .plz clear my doubts TIA Reply Tom November 3, 2015, 7:18 pm | Link I live in perth and i can’t think of many places to aviod, Their are a few suburbs you may want to steer claer of (e.g.

Belmont, Kwinana & Maddington) but other then that i can’t see why you shouldn’t try to experience as much of WA as possible. Maybe visit the Busselton area (Down South) and try to have fun. Best wishes Reply Lucy September 18, 2016, 10:34 pm | Link I am from Perth so Perth is a great travel spot not to busy but still quite a bit to see and do places not to go to is probably don’t go wondering off in the bush not that there’s a lot around but if you do go to a farm or far in theres probably going to be some bush the bush isn’t that bad but you should definitely know where your going and what there – bugs like ticks or lizards etc Perth is a great place to visit and hope you have safe travels and enjoy Perth while your there Reply Country gal October 14, 2015, 9:22 pm | Link I think that you should add Esperance (a town down south on the coast) it has a population of approx 13,000 people, it has some of the best beaches in the world.

Woj April 22, 2015, 6:13 am | Link Hi Bob I’ve written a couple of times in the past, as Ive been intensively persuading my wife to make the move to Oz! Shes quite hesitatnt, as we have a pretty good life here. We have our own cosey place, no mortgages, but I feel that Oz will be a great opportunity for our kids. It can supply them with a future (In Poland that is in doubt at the moment, but lets not get political..). Anyway, patience paid off, we’re flying donw one way next September! 🙂 To make things simple, I have an australian passport, automatically my kids have residence as well, and my wife, as she is married to an aussie, will have no problem with residence. So the question now is only – where? Theres only two places Im taking into mind. Either Sunshine Coast or Perth. I know the sunshine very little, and Perth not at all (have lived in Sydney from 1980-1992, but since then have been here in Poland). Dont want to go back to Sydney, to much ustle and bustle.

We have two small kids. When we make the move next yr, our daughter will be 6, and our son – 3. So the perfect age for them to start school. From the two (Sunshine or Perth) is one of them better in the “family environment” chapter? Im far from seeking parties and a night life. With a happy family on board, we want nothing more than a nice atmosphere, and nice summers and mild winters. Not keen on scorching summers, but I googled that in Perth average temps in summer dont hit much above 32degrees? thats great. Anything under 34 is fine, not a pain in the butt on an everyday basis 🙂 What about safety wise? school wise? Laid back wise? Any of the two better? Also, last but not least, beaches 🙂 I read that gold coast/sunshine coast has the jellyfish problem? and Perth has beaches that u can use all year round? Is that true? Sorry for the questions galore, but I have no idea as to what life in these two places looks like, and am hoping that you or maybe somebody who is living there, can give me an eyeopener.

Like I said, safety, prces of realestate, and the cosey lifestyle is what I am looking for. I work as a tennis coach, so I hope to find work in either of these two places. Thanks up front! Cat September 20, 2015, 10:53 pm | Link Hey! As a native Perth-ite who moved to the Sunshine Coast a few years ago, I can probably help! Cost: Sunny Coast is much cheaper in terms of cost of living than Perth. I suspect generally salaries are lower, however. Weather: Perth can be very hot and dry from December through to March. Expect to have runs of days all in excess of 40 degrees; with the average being mid-30s. Most of Perth’s rainfall happens from July through to November. Winters can be cool – usually wake up to 1-2 degrees in June and July with maximums of 20. Perth is built to handle hot weather so you do feel the cold. Sunny Coast is milder than Perth in both summer and winter however there is a humidity factor AND the ocean is a lot warmer in the summer (not refreshing!).

I reckon you need airconditioning more on the sunny coast than in Perth…but ultimately they both can have some really hot days. “Family environment” – both tick those boxes. Perth has a bit more variety in terms of activities because it’s bigger. It also has bigger nightlife districts and thus more potential for youths being hooligoons. This is very easy to avoid – if you want to live out in the quiet burbs you would never know about it. Sunshine Coast doesn’t get the music/theatre/shows/major sporting events that a major city does, but Brisbane is a bit over an hour’s drive away to satisfy those things. I think in terms of schools Perth would win over Sunshine Coast – but again; Brisbane has probably equivalent schools to Perth. Primary schools are probably not an issue. The primary school I went to in Perth had lots of playing fields and activities and this seems similar to the schools here on the coast. Beaches – both have beautiful beaches. Perth beaches are actually refreshing to swim in in summer because the water’s cooler. Perth beaches have less jellyfish than Sunshine Coast. Sunshine Coast beaches are usually easier to access because living walking distance from one of them is way more affordable than in Perth.

Both places you can swim all day, every day if you want to. Most beaches have lifeguards patrolling. Some people do swim every morning without fail. You might need a wetsuit in Perth in winter; you could probably brave the water without one on the Sunshine Coast. Driving – Perth has some public transport infrastructure. I spent all my student life on buses. My friends in Perth commute to work on public transport. Sunshine Coast does have buses – they are not frequent enough or many enough to really call them a network. You would be lost without a car on the Sunshine Coast I think; in Perth it could be do-able if you picked your house right. Safety: I think Sunshine Coast is probably marginally safer than Perth given the smaller population. Perth has innercity areas that you can expect cars to be broken into and drunks picking fights etc. Both are actually pretty safe though – no concerns about my safety any time. I used to ride my bike/walk to school alone in Perth. Our family home was burgled once in 20 years. I’ve had no personal crime here on the Coast but generally I think Australia is pretty safe in the scheme of things. Laid back – Sunshine Coast is laid back everywhere.

Perth is pretty laid back for a city but it has more variety in community. Traffic – traffic is a much bigger issue in Perth than the Sunshine Coast. But driving is pretty much a requirement on the coast; in Perth biking and public transport is an option. Community – I think both sides have a good community. Perth does have a Polish community; not sure about the Sunshine Coast. Perth being a bigger city certainly has more variety so you are more likely to find somewhere to fit. Conclusion: I think Perth is the more interesting option of the two to live; I am not planning on staying on the Coast for too much longer and would like to get home at some stage. Both are great though; both are safe, both are family friendly, both can get hot. Jobs are easier to get in Perth (I here lots of people struggle to find work on the Coast) but this is industry dependent I suppose. There is a significant difference in cost of living – we thought the Coast was so cheap when we moved over here. It is a bit of a hike to travel to the rest of Australia from Perth and much easier from Queensland, but that isn’t much of an issue for me. Good luck!

Pete January 12, 2014, 3:57 pm | Link Melbourne is Kentucky Pete January 12, 2014, 3:55 pm | Link Australia is like a big red state. Sydney is like Houston, Perth is like Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Reply james blair January 6, 2014, 9:03 pm | Link Hey bobinoz I love the website by the way helped me and my girlfriend a lot just got a little question about where the best place to be moving with my welding background I know that Australia are in Dire need for my sector just don’t know where about heard it was more Perth way can you confirm that or do you not know cheers and keep up the good work JamesInTheWetAndWindyUK(does not really go as good as yours haha) Reply Babita December 23, 2013, 2:45 pm | Link Hi bob I am studying here in Perth city college.i live in balga 6061 so I just want to know is Perth regional for study ?

Do I get 5 points or not and also how many years I have to study here if it’s regional . Can I apply for temporary residence once I finish advance diploma?i used to live in Sydney I lived there for 5 years n I moved here its been only three months .and one more question I got dependent he has finished his bachelor from Holmes institute so do I get 5 more points from that or not . Please let me know thank you Reply Coco November 16, 2013, 12:23 pm | Link What suburbs at best to live near airport but also not to hard to get to the city. My partner will be doing FIFO and I will be in the city. Want to feel safe on my own for 2 weeks. Cheers Layla Turner November 18, 2013, 9:37 am | Link Hi Coco Belmont is a great suburb to live in – it’s close to both airports and only 1 bus ride to the city. And its relatively cheap to rent here (in Perth standards compared to some suburbs). I lived there and lots of FIFO’s live here because it’s cheaper and close to the airport.

Lucy Craven October 24, 2013, 7:05 pm | Link hey bob, im stuck on filling out my visa application for subclass 461. i can found how much it exactly cost.. i keep finding different numbers and im not sure which one to put down. im living in england at the moment.. please could you help me 🙂 thanks bob 🙂 ZHAR October 13, 2013, 4:38 am | Link Hiee bob, this is ZHAR, Bob I need your advise please. I am intending migrant and have applied for 190 subclass PR VISA for western australia. Bob can u advise if my baby is born in western australia, would the new born be an Australian Citizen immediately at birth, since we would be moving to perth on PR visa type. Does Australia have the policy of citizenship at birth for people who are moving on PR VISA type as mine i.e. subclass 190. In case they dont allow, then the new born wud have to apply for PR VISA from my current hometown Would await your reply please.

Thanks bob for your guidance Reply Timo October 14, 2013, 5:10 pm | Link Every new born of a PERMANENT Resident of Australia, born on Australian soil, automatically is granted Australian Citizenship by birth. Please consider that both requirements (PR and born in Australia) have to be fulfilled for this rule to apply. ZHAR September 21, 2013, 5:47 am | Link Hie again, this is ZHAR, I am intending migrant expected to migrate to PERTH. I would be very thankful if someone could please help me out with accommodation options that are NOT pricy. To be honest, as I would not be having any job when I move to PERTH and with financial limitations, I can afford any accommodation which is in the range of 130 to 150 AUD per week.

I do understand that it could take may be 3 to 4 months to get the relevant HR Job, but till then can any one please suggest which kind of jobs are more readily available, atleast to keep the ball rolling i.e a job which could support my accommodation and basic cost of living Can anyone please write back with suggestions on suburbs which have HR JOBS and are NOT TOO PRICY to live also, but have reasonably good primary schools and household shopping marts. And Yes, it would be a big big help please if any one can advise regarding the pros and cons of shared accommodation, is it safe to go for as I am completely new to PERTH, infact never had a chance to come down to Aussie Any suggestions, help, advise wud be much appreciated please. Thanks and replies awaited ZHAR September 21, 2013, 5:40 am | Link Hiee there, this is ZHAR from Karachi – Pakistan I have LODGED an application for AUSTRALIAN PR VISA. My SUB CLASS is WESTERN AUSTRALIA – STATE NOMINATED SUBCLASS 190.

I have received a STATE SPONSORSHIP APPROVAL FOR THE SKILLED – NOMINATED (SUBCLASS 190) VISA , which mentions that Ï would have to remain living and working in Western Australia for a period of two years after obtaining visa. Can anyone who has migrated to PERTH with this VISA SUB CLASS 190, please advise, if I have to work in my NOMINATED OCCUPATION ONLY OR is it ok to work in any field that I get a job in for 02 years or more. My nominated occupation is HR ADVISER It has now been 02 months that I have lodged the application. So far haven’t received any response. I just wanted to know what are the chances of getting a PR VISA as I have received WESTERN AUSTRALIA STATE SPONSORSHIP Letter. Secondly, as an HR Professional here in Karachi Pakistan and working for a multinational Pharmaceutical Company, as MANAGER HR – SERVICES, although have NO direct reports, would be thankful if I could get an insight into the HR Job market of PERTH and usually how long does it take for HR Professionals coming from this part of the world to get an HR Job.

Any comments or advice from members, especially those who have moved to PERTH as migrants would be appreciated. Thanks Timo September 25, 2013, 8:00 pm | Link I’m a 190 guy as well. After my invitation it took 10 weeks till the grant of the Visa. (everything between 2-3 months is realistic as long as you provide the required documentation quickly; i.e. before case officer allocation) You can work in any occupation; full time, part time. You’re free to do whatever you want. with 150 pw it will be tough to find a decently located flatshare. If you go very far out (15-20 km away from CBD) you might be able to find sth, but keep in mind that usually, bills (power, heating,…) come on top, so a more realistic budget would be 180- 200 If flatshare is OK to you, nobody can tell, completely up to you. But in general terms, people there are reasonably civilized (as you would expect in any developed Western country).

I would recommend to bring savings with you to cover at least the first six months, with up to 2000 $/month so as an absolute minimum 10.000-12.000 $. Frankie September 9, 2013, 3:11 am | Link Hello! I’m coming to Perth in november 2013 😀 Any tips on how to find a nice room in a shared house with other young people (25-35 years)? And tips on area’s? I have read a lot of comments by others, but it is still hard to pick… My budget is kinda limited, and since I will be new it is fun to live with other young people. Preferable close to a park or beach, and a place with good connected public transport since I don’t have a car… Would be awesome to get some tips 🙂 Timo September 18, 2013, 10:16 pm | Link Hi Frankie I got my PR Visa two days ago and will be moving to Perth early 2014. How are your plans developing, have you already found some info about the housing situation.

Basically, I would be looking for the same, as I am falling into the same age range and also would not want to spend a fortune on housing (at least not at the beginning until I have a solid income). And I want to live together with a couple of easy going, socializing guys (just as me :D) If you waited a little with the move we could even look together 🙂 No but seriously if you found out something, why don’t you share it. As far as I have heard, the Subiaco area should be pretty much the place to be as young guys. Close to center and (somewhat) to the beach, and loads of young people living there (that’s at least my impression). Keep in touch. Frankie September 23, 2013, 9:13 pm | Link Hi Timo! Still looking into areas, funny just came across Subiaco and here you mention it too 🙂 must be a sign haha! It’s so hard to find out where I will fit best.

I want to be close to the city so not to suburb-ish, but at the same time I wanna be able to “escape” the city when I want to = go to the beach, parc,… a good website I found is gumtree.au When are you exactly coming to Perth? I can give you more tips once I’m there… and if I hear anything I can always let you know! And why are you moving to Perth? This is always fun to know 🙂 Anyways, kinda hard to pick a place still since I don’t know where I will be working yet… so any tips always welcome 🙂 Reply Timo September 25, 2013, 7:51 pm | Link My scheduled EDA is beginning of April. I choose that date because it optimises my financial well being (getting still a couple of outstanding salaries +bonuses) and because it should be easier to find a job when going after the christmas break. maybe I come a little earlier, if my employer “forces” me to resign before. The reason why I’m going, is that I definitely wanted to abroad after a couple of years (and with abroad I mean outside of Europe).

Actually I wanted to do it on a trasfer basis within my current company, but as they are not able to get me a job, I’m quitting and doing it on my own. To Australia, I go for two reasons 1) It is just an amazing country (as far as lifestyle, way of living, nature,… is concerned) and it has a decent job market (although slowing down a little bit at the moment). 2) It is an immigration country and therefore I got my PR there quite easily. However as it is 190 I need to stay in WA for the first 2 years (but I guess Perth is not so bad afterall) Regarding your accomodation hussle: Well first I will pick a place where I WANT to life (as I will not have a job presumably). As soon as I get employed I will decide whether or not I move (cos I want to live in a cool neighborhood, but commuting more tha 45 mins door to door is not an option) Just as a matter of interest: Will you have a job arranged before you arrive and if not, what is your budget (savings) that you take with you?

I know gumtree of course, pretty good for shared accomodation (which is what I’ m going for at least at the beginning). So maybe we see each other around in Perth (I will activate my Visa January 3-6). Timo Reply Layla Turner October 9, 2013, 9:05 am | Link Subiaco is a very expensive suburb to live (because it’s so nice) and not usually much cheap/shared accommodation here. Gumtree.com.au is great for share houses/cheap shared accommodation but for rentals, realestate.com.au is a good website. suburb wise – Subiaco and Leederville are expensive – lot’s of boutique shops, trendy cafes and restaurants. You may prefer to try suburbs such as Claremont, Nedlands or Osbourne Park for fairly young population, on the train line, close-ish to the city and close to the beaches. Or try Fremantle (Freo), small city not in Perth, slightly south but has the best of everything. 🙂 Frankie October 10, 2013, 3:58 am | Link Hello Layla, Thanks so much for the info!

I was looking at Subiaco and surroundings like Leederville and Nedlands, good to have confirmation these are great locations (although some indeed a bit more expensive). Can I ask another question perhaps? I have responded // sent a mail to more than 20 ads on gumtree (even posted 3 times an add myself), but I have received no reaction at all; so I was wondering: are they actually receiving it? (so is the gumtree website free?). Perhaps it will be easier to find a place once I’m there I guess? Hopefully this can happen quick, within a week or 2 🙂 Thanks so much already to you all with responses, very appreciated 😀 Reply Layla Turner October 10, 2013, 6:46 am | Link I’m not sure, Gumtree is definately free, but I don’t know why you wouldn’t get answers off people. It is very hard to secure a houseshare or rental in Perth, they go very quickly, a lot of people will be inundated with responses to an ad and may not bother getting back to everyone. I found if I texted the number in the ad rather than emailed, I got more of a response.

It may depend on what you’re putting in your ad, if you state you are looking for somewhere in Perth but you’re not in Perth yet, most people will overlook your ad, as they would rather go for someone who can move in now. Try the suburbs that have universities and TAFE’s in them like Murdoch and Bentley – they will have more houses full of students and young professionals who are used to new migrants coming over to Aus and are probably (in my opinion) more likely to answer. And yes, I think it may be easier to look when you get there. Just remember places go quickly, you have to text and be ready to jump in the car and get round there to view quickly before someone else snaps it up. Rentals are expensive and hard to secure so house sharing is becoming very popular. Reply Timo October 11, 2013, 6:13 pm | Link I heard the rumor that gumtree messages will not be delivered from outside of OZ, so your experience seems to confirm this. I recommend calling those guys directly. Frankie October 11, 2013, 7:55 pm | Link ah that would definitely explain it 🙂 thanks for all your replies.

Timo December 10, 2013, 1:20 am | Link Hi Frankie have you arrived meanwhile? how do you like it so far? Timo Frankie December 10, 2013, 12:02 pm | Link Hi Timo, Yes I have arrived well, and i love it so far!!! First I was at Scarborough beach for a few days to accommodate and it was very nice, the beach was so nice and the weather is so good! Then I went to Leederville, a suburb, pretty posh and fancy, then to Perth east near to the river, but I ended up in Fremantle where I found a room in shared accomodation on the first day I arrived here! Very nice, with 4 other people, and I found it via gumtree. It is true, the numbers are all blocked except when you are here in Australia. The trick is to be quick though! When you like something, call immediately and try to visit it the same day or the next! If I hear something i will let you know!! So now it is the harder part: looking for a job.

So far no luck but will go jobhunting again today 🙂 So how are your plans finalising? Reply Timo December 11, 2013, 11:58 pm | Link I will activate my Visa beginning of January; finally moving Beginning of April (I have to resign from my job, but my boss doesn’t know yet 🙂 What kinda job are you looking for? I just heard that recruitment slows down begiinning of december until mid January due to holidays. Just in case that you don’t find anything right now (that was the reason why I postponed my move to april) As I am not in this forum regularly, I let you my email to keep in touch ( [email protected] ). Maybe we can meet beginning of Jan (I’m in Perth 3-5.01) Timo Reply LC August 26, 2013, 2:18 am | Link My hubby got a job offer to work in Perth, and we have 3 children age 10, 12 and 13. Our main concern is their education.

The visa will allow us to stay 4 years but hubby will turn 55 years old by then, do we still qualify to apply for PR? If we can’t continue to stay in Perth at that time, how to continue and complete their education? Rohan May 3, 2013, 8:50 pm | Link Hello, First of all, thank you everyone for pouring in all your comments and suggestions, its really helpful. Me and my wife will be moving to Perth soon in the mid of July, I am a mechanical engineer and this is my first visit to Australia. Can anyone please let me know which part of Perth are known for their manufacturing industries/ offices and the probable places nearby to these to stay? Thank you!! tony April 5, 2013, 10:24 pm | Link hi my family and i are thinking about moving to perth ,we have two young boys.What are the schools like , I am a joiner to trade how easy is it for work and whats the money like . Reply Mushahid M November 17, 2012, 3:42 pm | Link Thanks Cassie for the info.

Is it possible you could help me with finding accomodation for short stay until I find a good place to settle in in Jan/Feb 2013, as I will be visiting Perth . Lemme know any contacts of agents/private lettings etc. Cheers Reply cassie November 19, 2012, 7:27 pm | Link I wish I could help more, but I can’t even find myself a rental! (Mostly because I’m 19 and don’t earn enough…) Anyway! I spend a few hours each week just looking to see what’s available, and I’ve found real-estate.com.au reiwa.com gumtree.com.au are good places to start looking, and judge how expensive houses are going to be for you, and what you can afford Obviously, you can live by yourself, or you can share a house with other people, similar to living in a college, but cheaper. It might be handy to open Google Maps while looking so you can see how far away the different suburbs are from university, shops etc. Don’t always trust the description!

‘Close to shops/trains/schools’ can still mean a decent distance, especially by public transport 🙂 Mushahid M November 6, 2012, 8:33 pm | Link Hi I am planning to move to Perth from Dubai . I hope to get into any University- UWA or Notre Dame for my PhD research . My wife is also planning to continue her Bachelors at any Uni. I need some help and info on the Universities and admissions and if living in University Dorm rooms is a better choice than renting apartments. This is my first time visit to Australia. I have lived in the UK for 5 years and Dubai for 3 years and hope to get adjusted soon .

Thanks Reply Nepalese Civil Engineer February 6, 2013, 2:49 am | Link dear friends,can anyone tell me that how we can find the cheapest rental in perth or may be in any regional areas of wa pranjal November 6, 2012, 4:26 pm | Link hi there, I am chef as a profession for last 11 yrs and currently 34 yrs of age,advised by my friend who lives there to move from auckland nz to perth for better prospects and living.i have wife and 15 month old son. Want to know,whether chefs are in demand and well paid in perth.i am not worried about sponsership issue. Cheers. Reply micandvic August 18, 2012, 9:50 am | Link Thank you so much, gives me somewhere to start. Very hard trying to work out where to go when I know nothing. Main concern is safety and schools as my partner is away at the mines a large part of the year.

Reply micandvic August 11, 2012, 9:04 pm | Link We are moving from Victoria to Perth area later in the year, have a primary aged daughter and struggling to work out where to live. My partner works on the mines so he is gone alot so important to be in a safe area. We have had suggestions Secret Hrbour, Port Kennedy, Rockingham and surrounding areas, would really like to know what you think. Reply Gekko71 August 17, 2012, 4:03 pm | Link I’ve lived in Perth for 20 years and its a pretty safe city all-round. The only real dangerous places are several entertainment districts at night once the pubs shut IE: Northbridge and Fremantle in particular. DO NOT stay out in these places after 11.00pm – that’s when the wierdos and angry, violent drunks come out. Otherwise these places are very safe and enjoyable to visit (Freo in particular) – the rest is all pretty good. In terms of where to live with young kids, it really depends upon your budget, Perth real estate is stupidly expensive.

I’ve lived near Fremantle for decades and love it. It’s got a vibe slightly reminiscent of St Kilda if that helps. Great beaches round my area and its a suburb that shuns high-rise development and flashy hotels, but welcomes artists, musicians and local resident’s dogs. My kinda place! Only live near the Perth CBD if you have cause to go into the CBD a lot – there’s still no night-life, schools or shopping facilities in the heart of the city to speak of – though it is definitely getting better. As a general rule of thumb, once you get over 16km from the Perth CBD the suburbs get much cheaper and newer, unless its a seaside (ie: ‘western’) suburb, in which case the prices are stupid. One area I really recommend is Success and surrounding suburbs (Yangebup, Bibra Lake, Cockburn Central, Beeliar…). There’s a **massive** amount of infrastructure investment been happening there over the last few years with a lot more to come.

Everywhere you look there’s new businesses and offices being built, light industrial buildings springing up, lots of new residential land releases, rapidly-expanding shopping centres (Gateway is a good one – lots of shops but bloody-stupid traffic layout!), good schools, its not too far from the coast or the al-fresco cafes of Freo (Fremantle), close to the major freeway and North/South railway line, close to the soon-to-open Fiona Stanley Hospital, wide range of property prices and locations to choose from, roads being widened, new street lighting going in, Adventure World water park is nearby… etc. Go to Goolge Maps and look for the intersection of the Kwinana freeway and Armadale Road / Bibra Drive. Any location that’s within 5 to 8 km of this spot is probably a good buy right now and you’ll be a very handy distance from shops, transport, schools, parks, large retail chain / franchise outlets and other facilities. Choose the WEST side of Kwinana freeway if you can, the closer you are to the ocean in Perth, the better your property retains its value.

Stay at least 4km away from the Concrete factory that’s situated immediately west of Beeliar off of Stock road if possible – the fumes from the place can be unpleasant and persistent if the wind is coming from the wrong direction. One final rule of thumb – IF YOU DON’T HAVE A CAR IN PERTH, YOU’RE STUFFED! DON’T rely on public transport – cause you can’t – and don’t even THINK about trying to get a taxi to ANYTHING in this town right now. Get yourself something that’s economical to run and easy to park & drive in congested traffic – cause we have plenty of that right now thanks to the boom. Hope this helps and best of luck with the big move! More sand-gropers are always welcome. :-)) cassie October 16, 2012, 5:27 pm | Link I am studying at UWA 🙂 Basically, like mentioned above, public transport is an absolute nuisance. You definitely do not want to live more than a fifteen/twenty minute drive from the uni, because you can pretty well always add at least an extra thirty minutes travel time if you’re going public.

I live in Rockingham, so to get the train and bus takes about 1.5 hours either way, so i drive now. Obviously, places in the city are a lot more expensive, so maybe try finding a big share house? That’s probably the best thing to do so she doesn’t spend all her time travelling, as this limits study time, work time and social time 🙂 Reply Nepalese Civil Engineer February 6, 2013, 2:40 am | Link Hi !recently i got my wa regional sponsored tr visa,is there anyone who can guide me to find a share house, may be the cheapest rooms to share?I need ur desperate help regarding the price and location . Reply Kamma October 1, 2013, 11:40 pm | Link Do no one own a bicycle in Australia? They’re fairly cheap, faster than walking (and often public transport), more flexible than a car and easier to park. If you’re fit, ten kilometres isn’t too far for a bike (especially if it isn’t too hilly), and five if you’re not (unless it’s really hilly).

Coming from bike country extraordinaire, I might be overestimating how good they’ll work in Perth, but I doubt they’ll be worse than public transport. Reply Sam Lipetz April 17, 2012, 11:05 pm | Link I am looking for temporary work in WA, from end of june/july until end august/september, how hard is to secure a job (say in pearling, or agriculture) before actually getting to WA? My worry is I’ll pay all that money to fly there from the UK and be stuck without a job! I have tried all the jobsites but they only advertise jobs going right now! Thank you so much if you can give some advice! BobinOz April 18, 2012, 2:39 pm | Link Hi Sam That’s not one I can answer, I’ve never tried. Everyone tells me there’s loads of work over that way though, my guess is that if there are plenty of jobs available now, there still will be in a few months. That’s all I can say, has anybody had any experience with this? Maybe someone else can help?

Reply Leon April 13, 2012, 4:38 pm | Link Bon Scott lived in Fremantle from the age of 10, ACDC were regularly in WA and he certainly thought of himself as an Australian. BobinOz April 15, 2012, 12:54 am | Link Connection confirmed, thanks Leon! Chris June 15, 2011, 6:52 am | Link Think AC/DC came from WA too… Reply BobinOz June 17, 2011, 9:03 pm | Link There is some connection to Western Australia from the singer at some point, but I think they all emigrated to Australia, at least three of the band came from Glasgow in Scotland and moved to Sydney. Maybe they went to WA so they could practice in the garage without making too much noise for the rest of Australia? Reply Frank Viola October 7, 2014, 2:02 pm | Link Bon Scott’s ashes were spread out at the Fremantle Cemetary and there is a concrete bench with a plaque on it remembering him.

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Mainland Australia is the world’s largest island but also the smallest continent. The country is divided into six states and two territories. Australian Capital Territory The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) bounds the national capital of Canberra and is the centre of government. The Australian Capital Territory is located approximately 290 kilometres (180 miles) south of Sydney, and is home to a number of important national institutions, including Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial and the National Gallery of Australia. New South Wales New South Wales (NSW) is Australia’s oldest and most populous state. New South Wales was originally settled as a penal colony on the shores of Port Jackson where the bustling capital city of Sydney now stands. Sydney is the nation’s largest city and is renowned for its idyllic beaches, great walks and world-class dining. New South Wales is also home to popular attractions including the Blue Mountains and the Hunter Valley wine region. Northern Territory At the top end of Australia lies the Northern Territory (NT). Darwin , on the northern coast, is the capital, and Alice Springs is the principal inland town. Alice Springs is the physical heart of Australia, almost exactly at the nation's geographical centre.

The Northern Territory is home to the famous Uluru (Ayers Rock), Kata Tjuta (the Olgas) and Kakadu National Park . Queensland Queensland (QLD) is Australia’s second-largest state (in size) and is home to the world famous Great Barrier Reef , the world’s most extensive subtropical rainforest and the beautiful Queensland Islands – including the World Heritage-listed Fraser Island . Brisbane is the state’s capital; it enjoys more winter sunshine and warmth than most Australian cities and is perfect for outdoor activities and water sports. South Australia South Australia (SA) sits in the southern central part of the country, and covers some of the most arid parts of the continent. The state’s capital is Adelaide and is a great base for exploring the Barossa wineries, the Flinders Ranges and Kangaroo Island . South Australia has a thriving arts scene and is known as the ‘Festival State’, with more than 500 events and festivals taking place there each year. Tasmania Tasmania (TAS) is separated from mainland Australia by the Bass Strait and is the smallest state in Australia.

The capital, Hobart , was founded in 1804 as a penal colony, and is Australia's second oldest capital city after Sydney. One-fifth of Tasmania is covered by national parks and wilderness – abundant in driving routes and walking trails – and it is one of the world’s most mountainous islands. Victoria Victoria (VIC) is the smallest of the mainland states in size but is home to the country’s second most populated city, Melbourne . Often referred to as the nation’s cultural capital, Melbourne is famed for its graffiti laneways, fashion-forward boutiques and booming café scene. Victorians' enthusiasm for sport is also legendary and this is where Australian Rules football began. The only thing more sacred than the footy is Melbournians love of coffee, and here you’ll find some of Australia’s best flat whites, cappuccinos and piccolo lattes. Western Australia Western Australia (WA) is Australia’s largest state and is a place of true contrasts: from desert in the east to 13,000 kilometres of pristine coastline on the west. The state’s capital is Perth ; the fourth most populous city in Australia and famed for its uncrowded beaches, parklands and fresh seafood.

Off the coast of Esperance, in the state’s south, is Middle Island, which is home to the extraordinary pink-coloured Lake Hillier . Australia also administers Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Christmas Island, the Cocos (or Keeling) Islands, the Coral Sea Islands, Heard and McDonald Islands, Norfolk Island and the Australian Antarctic Territory (covering 42 per cent of the Antarctic continent) as external territories. MORE ARTICLES LIKE THIS 3218.0 - Regional Population Growth, Australia, 2012-13 3218.0 - Regional Population Growth, Australia, 2012-13 References INTRODUCTION This article looks at population data for Australia's eight capital cities (footnote 1) over the 80 year time period June 1973 to June 2053. In this article, estimated resident population tells the story of growth over the last 40 years, and population projections provide us with an indication of what population levels could be for the next 40 years. Back to top HOW MANY PEOPLE LIVE IN CAPITAL CITIES? Two in three Australians live in a capital city.

In 1973, 8.8 million Australians (65% of the population) lived in a capital city. By 2013 this number had increased to 15.3 million (66%). Source(s): Regional Population Growth, Australia (cat. no. 3218.0) Among some states and territories, the proportion of population in capital cities increased over this period. In particular, the proportion of the Northern Territory's population living in Greater Darwin increased from 48% to 57% between 1973 and 2013, and Greater Perth now accounts for 78% of Western Australia's population, up from 71% in 1973. Greater Brisbane was the only capital city to decrease in share of state population over the last 40 years, down from 51% to 48%. This reflects comparatively stronger growth in areas such as the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. In Victoria, Western Australian and South Australia, around three-quarters of the population lived in the capital city in 2013. Tasmania had the highest proportion of population living outside the capital city, at 58%.

The only other state with more residents living outside the capital city than in it was Queensland (52%). Back to top POPULATION GROWTH OVER THE LAST 40 YEARS Historically the largest two cities in Australia, Sydney and Melbourne were the capital cities that grew by the largest number of people between 1973 and 2013. However, Darwin and Perth were the fastest growing capitals. Source(s): Regional Population Growth, Australia (cat. no. 3218.0) Source(s): Regional Population Growth, Australia (cat. no. 3218.0) Sydney and Melbourne had the largest growth of all capital cities between 1973 and 2013, both adding around 1.7 million new residents to their populations. Earlier in this period, Sydney grew at a faster overall rate than Melbourne, but since 2000 Melbourne has increased more rapidly. For the total 40 year period, Melbourne increased by 62% while Sydney increased by 54%. Brisbane and Perth have also had large growth, both increasing by around 1.2 million people.

This is an increase of 152% for Perth, and 124% for Brisbane. The four largest capitals (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth) had 89% of the total capital city growth between 1973 and 2013. In 2013, 87% of all capital city residents lived in these cities. However, Darwin had the fastest growth of all capital cities, increasing by 191% since 1973. Perth (up by 152%), Brisbane (124%) and Canberra (120%) were the only other capitals where population more than doubled. In more recent years, Perth has been the capital with the strongest growth. Between 2012 and 2013, Perth grew by 3.5%, followed by Darwin (3.0%), Melbourne (2.2%) and Brisbane (2.1%).

Back to top PROJECTED POPULATION GROWTH OVER THE NEXT 40 YEARS Population projections are not predictions or forecasts, but are illustrations of the change in population which would occur if certain assumptions about future levels of fertility, mortality and migration (usually based on recent trends) were to hold over time. This article outlines projections using Series B, one of a number of possible combinations of the various assumptions. Series B largely reflects recent trends which indicate increasing levels of fertility and net overseas migration for Australia, and life expectancy at birth (footnote 2) . Projections show a further concentration of Australia's population within the capital cities. Series B shows the proportion of people living in a capital city is projected to increase from 66% in 2013 to 72% in 2053. In 2053, 89% capital city residents will live in the four largest capital cities. The two graphs below show the population growth of the eight capital cities over the past 40 years as well as projected growth for the next 40 years. Footnote(s): (a) Projections based on Series B. Source(s): Regional Population Growth, Australia (cat. no.

3218.0), Population Projections, Australia, 2012 (base) to 2101 (cat. no. 3222.0) Between 2000 and 2013, Melbourne has grown faster than Sydney. In Series B, Melbourne's population is projected to reach that of Sydney around 2053, when both are projected to have populations of just under 8 million. Some projection series suggest Melbourne's population will reach and then overtake Sydney's earlier than this, while other series project Sydney will still have a higher population in 2053. Perth's population overtook that of Adelaide in 1984, and given current high growth rates, Series B projects Perth's population to overtake Brisbane's in 2028, at 3 million people. In around 40 years, the population of Perth is projected to reach the current size of Sydney (4.8 million), while Brisbane's population is projected to increase to the current size of Melbourne's (4.3 million).

Adelaide is projected to grow at a slower rate than the four larger capital cities, but nevertheless, its population will have doubled over the entire 80 year period. Footnote(s): (a) Projections based on Series B. Source(s): Regional Population Growth, Australia (cat. no. 3218.0), Population Projections, Australia, 2012 (base) to 2101 (cat. no. 3222.0) Among the three smallest capital cities, Canberra is projected to have the largest and fastest population growth, with its population projected to increase by 300,200 people (79%) between 2013 and 2053. Darwin is projected to become closer to the size of Hobart in future years, given its comparatively stronger growth rate. Back to top FOOTNOTES 1. Capital cites are defined based on the Greater Capital City Statistical Area (GCCSA) Structure of the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (cat. no. 1270.0.55.001). Under this structure, each state and territory is split into a capital city and rest of state region.

The only exception is the Australian Capital Territory where there is one GCCSA region for the entire territory. For the purposes of this article, this region is referred to as Canberra. <back 2. For further information on population projections and assumptions, see Population Projections, Australia, 2012 (based) to 2101 (cat. no. 3222.0). <back Document Selection

Question: What is the state capital of Western Australia?
Answer: Perth