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
Australia is the sixth largest country in the world (geographically) and Western Australia is its largest state.
Despite its size, the population density is amongst the lowest in the world. Approximately 23 million* people live in Australia and 2.5 million* in Western Australia.
Within Western Australia over 35%* of people were born overseas creating a multicultural environment.
Australia’s cultural diversity is a strength which makes for a dynamic society. Within the framework of Australia’s laws, all people are able to express their culture and beliefs. Other Australian principles and values include:
respect for the equal worth, dignity and freedom of the individual;
freedom of speech;
freedom of religion and secular government;
freedom of association;
support for parliamentary democracy and the rule of law;
equality under the law;
equality of men and women;
equality of opportunity;
peacefulness; and
a spirit of egalitarianism that embraces tolerance, mutual respect and compassion for those in need.
Birthplaces of people within Western Australia* (Significant numbers within 2011 Census)
*Figures sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics
Free Skilled Migrant Employment Register now available!
18 July 2022
The new Skilled Migrant Employment Register is a free initiative supporting employers and skilled migrants to connect to build the Western Australian workforce.
Skilled migrants seeking employment can indicate their interest to connect with the Western Australian workforce by completing the registration form. Once registered, de-identified details are published on the Skilled Migrant Employment Register, indicating to employers the interest to gain employment in Western Australia.
Employers have the opportunity to review the Skilled Migrant Employment Register to identify talent that may align with their business needs, and connect with a skilled migrant.
For more information, visit Skilled Migrant Employment Register.
The WA Government's management of COVID-19 has helped keep the state's economy strong and stable. With world class education, healthy job opportunities and strong public health management, there is no better or safer place to live, work and study than WA.