City of Perth

Located on the southern Western Australian coast, the city of Perth, is the state capital, the fourth largest city in the country, and the administrative hub for the rapidly expanding West Australian resources boom.

With a population of more than 1.5 million, Perth is one of the fastest growing centres in Australia. Jobs are as scarce as rental accommodation. The city's hotels are booming, and office space is at a premium.

The Western Australian economy is a stand-out in Australia, fueled by the vast mining boom.

The city and state was founded on the 11th of June in 1829 by Captain James Stirling as the free settler Swan River Colony. It has continued to serve as the seat of Government for Western Australia to this present day.

The metropolitan area is located in the south west of the continent between the Indian Ocean and a low coastal escarpment known as the Darling Range. The CBD and many of the suburbs of Perth are situated on the Swan River.

The city is isolated from the rest of Australia, and indeed from the rest of the world. The closest Australian city is Adelaide, which is more than two thousand kilometres away in South Australia. The capital of Indonesia, Jakarta, is nearer to Perth, than Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, or Brisbane.

Perth boasts excellent weather, white sandy beaches, a young population, a huge array of sporting clubs, and energetic nightlife venues.

The city has two teams in the AFL, the West Coast Eagles, and the Fremantle Dockers. Rugby league, rugby union, and soccer, are the other major football codes, while Surf Lifesaving heads up the Summer sports and activities.

With a booming economy to boot the centre has become a major destination for West Australians from country centres, and Australians from the eastern states.