Government of Western Australia - State Migration Centre

Living in Western Australia

Boasting thousands of kilometres of white sandy beaches, amazing scenery, endless blue skies and a modern yet relaxed lifestyle, Western Australia is considered one of Australia's most popular destinations for migrants.

Western Australia is Australia's largest state in area, covering 2,645 million square kilometres, with a population of over 2.1 million people.

With the tropical climate, turquoise waters and spectacular gorges in the north to the Mediterranean climate, wineries and forests in the South West, Western Australia varies vastly from region to region and offers something for everyone.

Western Australia is a large state and distances are covered via a comprehensive transport network. Toll free major highways and roads connect Perth to regional centres.

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Fast Facts

West Australians are colloquially known as sandgropers after the insect found in local sand dunes.

Rottnest Island, a holiday playground off the Perth coast, is home to the quokka. The small marsupial animal is native to the island and exists nowhere else in the world, not even on the mainland.

See Also

Destination WA Information Booklet

Your guide to living, working and establishing a business in Western Australia.

The Office of Multicultural Interests

The Western Australian Tourism Commission

The Western Australian Bureau of Meteorology

The Western Australian Government Portal