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.
State Nominated Migration Program suspended
21 August 2020
The Western Australian State Nominated Migration Program is currently suspended. WA Migration Services will not issue invitations to apply for State nomination during the suspension period.WA Migration Services appreciates your patience and looks forward to progressing the State Nominated Migration Program as soon as possible.Updates on future invitation rounds will be provided on the WA Migration Services website.For more information on the invitation process visit the invitation rounds page.