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Western Australia offers the unique blend of a safe, secure way of life and a clean, spacious environment.

A great place to live

Western Australia is considered one of Australia’s most popular destinations for migrants. It is the unique blend of a safe, secure way of life and a clean, spacious environment combined with economic living costs which makes Western Australia a highly attractive location.

Western Australia has outstanding education and recreational facilities, excellent health and transport services. World class cultural facilities and theatres are home to the state’s nationally acclaimed symphony orchestra, ballet, modern dance, opera and theatre companies. In Perth, sports and leisure facilities are first class and with more hours of sunshine than any other Australian capital city, there is plenty of time to enjoy outdoor activities.

Western Australia’s capital city, Perth, is just a small part of the vast state. You would cover more than 2,400 kilometres if you travelled the state from north to south and see the countryside change from the red rugged terrain of the north to the cool green forests of the South West.

With around 30% of the State’s population born overseas, this multicultural mix is reflected by its diversity, heritage and social harmony. Taken together, all these qualities make Western Australia a very desirable place to live.

Snapshot of WA:

  • Western Australians enjoy a strong, safe, multi-cultural and multi-denominational community
  • High quality healthcare is delivered through public and private hospitals and specialist support services
  • Sporting activities play an important role in the Western Australian way of life, with first class sporting and leisure facilities provided
  • There are five universities and more than 1000 schools and colleges in Western Australia, including co-educational and single gender schools

Economy

Western Australia consistently ranks as one of the most popular locations in the world for quality of life. WA is Australia’s strongest state economy. In fact, as early as December 2009, Western Australia’s unemployment rate was at a record 5.1%, with multi-million dollar projects currently under construction.

Key industry sectors

Western Australia has a strong work force with levels of education and technical skills amongst the highest in the world. Western Australian based businesses are exporting their expertise in health, education, building and construction, communications, tourism and resources engineering.

Educational choices

There are five universities and more than 1000 schools and colleges in Western Australia. Many schools provide specialty programs such as music, sport and vocational training. The state’s education system is recognised worldwide, attracting more than 20,000 foreign students per year.

Recreation and leisure

Perth, with its magnificent Swan River and nestled beneath Kings Park, a 400 hectare (988 acres) botanical showcase, provides facilities on its doorstep for its population to swim, sail, water ski, fish, cycle, walk and run. Regionally there are many tourist destinations offering wilderness experiences and an insight into indigenous culture.