About Perth

Perth is the capital and largest city of the state of Western Australia. It is separated from Adelaide (the nearest city with over 100,000 inhabitants) by a distance of 2,120 km, including the vast spaces of the Nullarbor Plain, making it one of the world's most isolated cities. Despite this isolation, it is a surprisingly vibrant and cosmopolitan city, and there are plenty of activities to keep a visitor entertained. Perth spreads out along on a flat coastal plain, dissected by the Swan River, and spreads over the Darling Scarp to the east. The Indian Ocean coastline to the west is its only distinct physical boundary making it the most isolated continental city anywhere in the world. Perth has a population of 2.3 million (2023), making it the fourth largest city in Australia.

Source: Wikipedia

Essential Information

Currency

Australian dollar (AUD)

Symbol: $

Language

English

Phone Code

+61

International dialing code for Australia

Driving

Drive on the left

Standard for Australia

Region

Oceania

Australia and New Zealand

How to Get to Perth

Transportation options and arrival information

All scheduled international and domestic flights arrive and depart from-31.940278115.9669441Perth Airport(PERIATA).The airport has four terminals, which for ground transport purposes can be regarded as two precincts. T1 and T2 are side-by-side to the east of the runway, while T3 and T4 are side-by-side to the west. A free bus plies between the two precincts, taking 15 min.T1 and T2 have a direct rail link to the city, with fares a flat $5. The railway station serving T3 and T4 is Redcliffe Stati

Getting Around Perth

Local transportation and navigation tips

Perth has a fairly reliable and inexpensive public transport system operated byTransperth. The website and app can be used to plan a journey, including full navigation and real time updates. Apple Maps and Google Maps provide a similar experience.

Safety in Perth

High Safety (Global Peace Index: 1.565)

About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)

The main dangers that an overseas visitor to Perth faces aresunburnand dehydration. Make sure you cover yourself with SPF 30+ sunscreen and a hat, and preferably a shirt. In the warmer months, beware of dehydration in the hot weather, and keep a bottle of water with you. An insect repellent such as 'Aeroguard' will be useful on summer evenings if you are outdoors.

Source: Institute for Economics & Peace (2022)

Where to Stay in Perth

Accommodation tips and recommendations

Most of Perth's hotels are concentrated in thecity centre, the neighbouring suburb of East Perth (between the city centre and the Swan River), and the seaside suburb ofFremantle. Slightly further away, the coastal town ofMandurah, which is easily accessible by Perth's suburban railway system, is a popular weekend getaway for Perth's residents, and has several hotels and beach resorts to cater to that crowd.