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.
Launch of new Settlement Services Orientation videos
Settlement Services is pleased to announce the launch of the Orientation online videos. These series of online videos offer support to newly arrived skilled migrants and their families to help them establish their lives in Western Australia. These videos provide a range of useful information from finances, transportation to playgroups and schooling. You can access the videos on the Settlement Services page or here.