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Perth Australia

What is perth australia?

· Emily Grant

Key facts

Name Perth[2]
State Western Australia[2]
Country Australia[2]
Capital of Western Australia[2]
River Swan River[2]
Metropolitan population (2021 census) 2,116,647[1]

Perth is the capital city of Western Australia, located on the Swan River near the continent's southwestern corner. It is Australia's fourth-largest city by population, with a metropolitan population of over 2.1 million as of 2021.

Context

Perth is the capital city of Western Australia, a major city in Australia [2]. It sits near the southwestern corner of the continent on the Swan River estuary [2]. The city is the center of a large metropolitan area, and its population reached 2,116,647 in the 2021 census [1]. Perth is known for its mild Mediterranean-style climate and is the fourth-largest city in Australia by population [2].

Documented claims

  • Perth is the fourth-largest city in Australia by population. [2]
  • Perth's metropolitan area contains nearly four-fifths of Western Australia's population. [1]
  • Perth lies along the Swan River, 19 km above the river's mouth. [2]
  • Perth is in the south-western corner of Western Australia. [1]

Questions and answers

What is Perth best known for?

Perth is best known for its mild Mediterranean-style climate and its location on the Swan River [1].

Is it expensive living in Perth?

The cost of living in Perth is not detailed in the provided sources, so no specific information is available.

What American city is most like Perth?

The sources do not compare Perth to any American city, so no specific comparison is available.

What is the most common job in Perth?

The most common job in Perth is not mentioned in the provided sources, so no specific information is available.

Sources

  1. Perth | Population, Map, & Facts - Britannica — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. 50 Interesting Facts About Perth, Western Australia — littledayout.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Places