A great place to live
Western Australia is considered one of Australia’s most popular destinations for migrants. It is the unique blend of a safe, secure way of life and a clean spacious environment combined with economic living costs which makes Western Australia a highly attractive location.
Western Australia has outstanding education and recreational facilities, excellent health and transport services. World class cultural facilities and theatres are home to the State’s nationally acclaimed symphony orchestra, ballet, modern dance, opera and theatre companies. Sports and leisure facilities are first class and with more hours of sunshine than any other Australian capital city, there is plenty of time to enjoy outdoor activities.
Western Australia’s capital city Perth, is just a small part of the vast state. You would cover more than 2,400 kilometres if you travelled the state from north to south and see the countryside change from the red rugged terrain of the north to the cool green forests of the South West.
With around 30 percent of the State’s population born overseas, this multicultural mix is reflected by its diversity, heritage and social harmony. Taken together, all these qualities make Western Australia a very desirable place to live.
Snapshot of WA:
• Western Australians enjoy a strong, safe, multi-cultural and multi-denominational community.
• High quality healthcare is delivered through public and private hospitals and specialist support services.
• Sporting activities play an important role in the Western Australian way of life with first class sporting and leisure facilities provided.
• There are five universities and more than 1,000 schools and colleges in Western Australia, including co-educational and single gender schools.
State/Territory facts
Economy
Western Australia consistently ranks as one of the most popular locations in the world for quality of life. WA is Australia’s strongest State economy, growing faster than China and generating thousands of high quality and highly paid jobs every month. In fact, Western Australia’s unemployment rate is now at a record low 3.6 per cent. This is set to continue, with $23.3 billion worth of projects currently under construction.
Key Industry SectorsWestern Australia has a million strong workforce with levels of education and technical skills amongst the highest in the world. Western Australian based businesses are exporting their expertise in health, education, building and construction, communications, tourism and resources engineering.
Educational Choices
There are 5 universities and more than 1000 schools and colleges in Western Australia. Many schools provide specialty programs such as music, sport and vocational training. The state’s education system is recognised worldwide attracting more than 20,000 foreign students per year.
Recreation and Leisure
Perth city, with its magnificent Swan River and nestled beneath Kings Park, a 400 hectare (988 acres) botanical showcase, provides facilities on its doorstep for its population to swim, sail, water ski, fish, cycle, walk and run. Regionally there are many tourist destinations offering wilderness experiences and an insight into indigenous culture.
Come and visit the Western Australian (WA) Pavilion to get all the information you need to live and work in Australia’s fastest growing state. Government Officers will be on hand at the Opportunities Australia expos in Johannesburg and Cape Town to provide you with specialist information and guidance on business and skilled visa criteria and State sponsorship requirements. For further information register here.