Living in Western Australia
Perth metropolitan
Regional Western Australia
Housing
Healthcare
Getting around
Banking
Tax, superannuation and the pension
Phone, mail and emergency services
Leisure activities
Climate
Wildlife
The south west corner of Western Australia enjoys a Mediterranean climate with Perth having more days of sunshine than any other major Australian city.
Australia has a diverse range of climate zones, varying from tropical in the north to temperate in the south. Being the largest state, Western Australia enjoys both of these climate zones.
See the Bureau of Meteorology website for seasonal weather statistics and forecasts across Australia.
Western Australia has received an additional nomination allocation for the State Nominated Migration Program, from the Department of Home Affairs, for the remainder of the 2021-22 program year.
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