Moving to Perth
Australia's Sunniest Capital
Quick Answer:
Avg rent $520/wk. Avg salary $92k (highest outside Sydney). Best for mining, engineering, healthcare. WA has easiest state nomination. Isolated but stunning beaches and lifestyle.
Perth is Australia's most isolated major city, but offers stunning beaches, a Mediterranean climate, and a strong resources-driven economy. The city has a relaxed outdoor lifestyle and is closer to Asia than to eastern Australia.
Available Visa Types
Priority Occupations for WA
State Nomination Requirements
WA actively seeking skilled workers. Lower barriers than eastern states.
Processing Advantage
WA has fastest 190 processing (often under 4 weeks) and lowest competition
Largest Expat Communities
Time to Settle
1-3 months to feel settled (friendly community)
Best Time to Arrive
March-May or September-November (perfect weather)
Expat Groups to Join
- British Expats Perth
- Poms in Perth
- South Africans in WA