INFORMATION ON PERTH - KEY PERTH FACTS Helping you to Settle in Perth It's not surprising really if you are moving 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.
WEATHER IN PERTH AUSTRALIA
Perth enjoys a Mediterranean 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.
FINDING PERTH IN 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.
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.
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
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 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 pay an additional 1% medicare levy but you get this back if you have Private Health care
PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN PERTH 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, 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....
WEATHER IN PERTH AUSTRALIA
Perth enjoys a Mediterranean 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.
FINDING PERTH IN 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.
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.
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
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 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 pay an additional 1% medicare levy but you get this back if you have Private Health care
PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN PERTH 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, 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....
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