Perth facts and information is the starting point to find answers to some of the most frequently asked (non australian visa related )questions by migrants.
It's not surprising really if you are moving across the world to start a new life in Perth then I guess you will want to know as much information on Perth as you can.
There is so much facts and information on Perth, Western Australia and Australia to share with you it is difficult to know where on this website to put it all.
So here it is, as you read on you will see I have done a brain dump of loads of Perth facts and useful information, with links off to the various subject areas where you will find even more information.
Oh and if I have forgotten to tell you about anything on Perth you would like to know
just drop me a line
and I will be sure to do the research and add it in.
Perth enjoys a
Mediteranium climate
a pristine coastline with many beautiful beaches and marine life is plentiful it includes seals, dolphins, whales and many, many species of fish. Perth also has a relaxed friendly lifestyle and as a bonus it is probably the safest City in Australia and one of the safest in the world, making it a great place to start a family.
WESTERN AUSTRALIA V UNITED KINGDOM
POPULATION
2 Mil
58.8 Mil
SIZE
2,525,500Km
244,820Km
TIME ZONE
GMT+8
GMT+0
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
English
English
CLIMATE
Mediterranean
Moderate
CAPITAL
PERTH
LONDON
POPULATION (CAPITAL)
1.4 Mil
7Mil
SIZE (CAPITAL)
TBA
TBA
FINDING PERTH WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Perth is in the south west corner of Western Australia, situated on the Swan River (which is really an estuary) 19 km inland from the port of Fremantle, which is on the Indian Ocean.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS WESTERN AUSTRALIA
2007
2008
2009
New Years Day
Mon 1st Jan
Tue 1st Jan
Thur 1st Jan
Australia Day
Fri 26th Jan
Mon 28th Jan
Mon 26th Jan
Labour Day
Mon 5th March
Mon 3rd March
Mon 2nd March
Good Friday
Fri 6th April
Fri 21st March
TBA
Easter Monday
Mon 9th April
Mon 24th March
TBA
ANZAC Day
Wed 25th April
Fri 25th April
Mon 27 April
Foundation Day
Mon 4th June
Mon 2nd June
Mon 1st June
Queen's Birthday
Mon 1st Oct
Mon 29 Sep
TBA
Christmas Day
Tue 25th Dec
Thurs 25 Dec
Fri 25th Dec
Boxing Day
Wed 26th Dec
Fri 26th Dec
Mon 28th Dec
# Non-metropolitan local authorities may celebrate Queen's Birthday on an alternative date
AUSTRALIAN LINGO
Australian's speak English although with the Aussie lingo you hear and the Americanisms they use it sometimes makes you wonder)!! I mean flip flops are flip flops aren't they?? BUT NO In Aussie land they call them thongs. And fancy calling sweets lollies (better than candy I guess). There is a whole heap of new words I have had to become accustomed to since we have been here.
AUSTRALIAN MONEY
One great thing about Australian Money is that it is made of plastic, great for when you go for a dip in the sea......
Notes $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100.Coins 5 cents, 10 cents, 20 cents, 50 cents, $1 and $2.
All Aussie Dollar transactions paid in cash transactions are rounded to the nearest 5 cents, electronic & cheque transactions are not rounded.
SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Education
is compulsory in Perth for all children aged between 6 and 15 years. Private school is a popular choice of parents here in Perth as it is much more affordable than in the UK.
AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT
Since November 2007 the Federal Government in Australian has been the Labour Party with Kevin Rudd as the Primeminister. Prior to that it was John Howard. Click here to be taken through to a page to
Learn more about the Government in Australia
UNIVERSITIES IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
There are
5 Universities in Western Australia
catering for national and international students. With campuses situated both central to Perth and in Regional Australia it offers a choice of location.
SOCIAL SERVICES IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA
In Australia
Centrelink
is the government agency that is responsible for providing social services and assistance to the Australian people.
THE STATE HEALTH SYSTEM AND PRIVATE HEALTH CARE
What we know as the National Health System in the UK is known as Medicare in Western Australia. Contribution to the health care system is made through taxes and the Medicare levy, which is based on taxable income. High income earners (over $100,000 couple) pay an additional 1% medicare levy but you get this back if you have Private Health care
While trains and buses may be frequent and reliable traveling from within the metropolitan area into Perth if you want to travel around freely outside of these routes public transport is not the best option and you will need a car.
SPORT AND RECREATION IN PERTH
Due to the great weather you get living in Perth many outdoor sporting and recreational activities are available. Sailing, Swimming, Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite-surfing, Scuba Diving and Fishing are all popular water sports. If you would like to spend your time not getting wet then you can always go for a Bike Ride, Horse Riding, do a spot of Climbing or Walking,
4x4,
go for a picnic have a BBQ (many picnic areas have BBQ's ready for you to use).
Subiaco Oval is the home to both Perth's AFL Football Teams, The
West Coast Eagles
and the
Fremantle Dockers
Living in Perth you will have the opportunity to play many sport’s many are played on the weekend and include Australian Football, Soccer (English Football), Golf, Hockey, Rugby and much, much more....
PLACES TO VISIT
Rottnest Island, Perth Zoo, Penguin Island, Caversham Park, Pinnacles, Yanchep National Park, Adventure World can all be visited on a day trip. If you would like to travel a little further afield then
Margaret River,
Pemberton, Ningaloo Reef, Kalbarri, Monkey Mia, Bungle Bungle Ranges.
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So here it is, as you read on you will see I have done a brain dump of loads of Perth facts and useful information, with links off to the various subject areas where you will find even more information.
