Western Australia
Lifestyle
WA is a great place to live. We have clean air, beautiful beaches, wide-open spaces, and a relaxed lifestyle. Moving to WA can be an excellent choice for you and your family. It can also help your career.
Our multicultural society welcomes people from all over the world. You can experience and learn about Aboriginal culture and enjoy a wide range of local and international cuisine on your travels.
Weekends are for swimming, playing a sport, shopping, and dining out. Take a picnic to a national park, go for a relaxing bushwalk or get to know our unique wildlife.
Our schools and universities provide quality education. Housing comes in all sizes, from large houses with a backyard and swimming pool to brand new inner-city apartments.
Cost Of Living
The cost of living in Western Australia can be very reasonable if you research the first areas you are interested in. Living in the State’s capital, Perth, will likely have higher costs than other State regions. Still, it is also worth remembering that those in the mining and construction industries receive excellent wages, which can drive the cost of living in areas near these sites up.
Housing
Buying or renting a property
In Western Australia, you can buy a property under a process of offer and acceptance. You can also purchase the property by auction. The median purchase price for property in the Perth metropolitan area was $516 000* in June 2018, with the median rent for a three-bedroom house around $335* a week.
For market information and to find out what’s happening currently in the property market in Perth and regional Western Australia – including prices on specific suburbs and regional areas, advice on purchasing property and properties for sale or rent – visit the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia website.
You’ll be able to view critical facts about the suburbs, such as how close they are to schools, public transport, and shopping centers so that you can make an informed decision about what’s best for you and your family.