WA - enjoy the wide open spaces
Western Australia (WA)
Population: 2 million
Capital: Perth (1,477,800 people)
Estimate average temp. winter to summer is from 8 to 32°C
Given its temperate climate and large expanses of unspoilt coastline, Western Australia’s lifestyle is largely oriented towards the outdoors. This provides for a healthy, relaxed and informal way of life with many Western Australians making their home by the sea. Sailing, swimming, surfing and fishing are just a few of the recreational activities many Western Australians enjoy.
The capital city Perth was ranked equal fifth in one recent study, that looked at the best cities in the world to live and work. Located on the banks of the Swan River, Perth is characterised by waterways, green parks and a compact city centre. Apart from the metropolitan area there are nine regional areas which offer a variety of lifestyles. All of these regional areas also border the coastline.
Economic Facts
- WA has consistently led the nation in economic growth, productivity, investments and exports over the past decade.
- Rewarding jobs in a booming construction and resources industries are available to skilled people, with world class companies, providing excellent benefits and unique challenges.
- WA is Australia’s strongest State economy, growing faster than China and generating thousands of high quality and highly paid jobs every month.
- Western Australia’s unemployment rate is now at a record low 3.6 per cent.
- $23.3 billion worth of projects currently under construction in Western Australia and public and private investment in infrastructure in WA estimated to reach $650 billion over the next twenty years.
- WA needs thousands of skilled workers from overseas to make the most of the opportunities.
- The Western Australian Government has established a State Migration Centre which coordinates initiatives designed to attract skilled migrants from other countries.
- Western Australia is currently experiencing unprecedented sustained economic growth. Driven largely by an expanding minerals and petroleum sector, this is creating many exciting opportunities across the State.
Useful links for more information about Western Australia, job opportunities and visa options.
Western Australian Government UK representative
Genelle Surace
Senior Migration Officer
Western Australian Government European Office
5th Floor, Australia Centre
Corner of Strand and Melbourne Place
London WC2B 4LG
United Kingdom