Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
2.3M
Population
6,418 km2
Area
248 Mbps
Internet
2m
Elevation
UTC+08:00
Timezone
PER (10km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Perth basks in endless Indian Ocean sunsets, its isolated beaches and Swan River trails offering a laid-back Aussie rhythm far from the east coast crowds. Digital nomads love the Mediterranean climate, top-tier fiber optics, and fly-in fly-out work-life balance.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Western Australia
Region
Australia and New Zealand
Population
2.3M
Timezone
UTC+08:00
Elevation
2 m
Airport
PER
GPS
-31.95, 115.86
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Food
766 restaurants mapped in Perth
Tech
248 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
Economy
32% cheaper than New York City based on overall cost of living index
INFRASTRUCTURE
23,440 total POIs 3.7 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
766
Cafes
630
Bars
234
Fast Food
489
Shopping
Supermarkets
232
Convenience
100
Shopping Malls
94
Healthcare
Hospitals
37
Clinics
282
Pharmacies
122
Education
Schools
341
Universities
38
Libraries
56
Recreation
Parks
2,508
Playgrounds
834
Sports
4,366
Cinemas
13
Museums
18
Theatres
31
Transport
Bus Stops
6,306
Train Stations
66
Fuel Stations
182
Services
Banks
87
ATMs
96
Post Offices
93
Police
24
Fire Stations
21
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
248 Mbps
Download
44 Mbps
Upload
9ms
Latency
108,269
Tests
26,247
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Apr - Oct
15°
J
15°
F
17°
M
20°
A
22°
M
24°
J
25°
J
24°
A
22°
S
20°
O
17°
N
15°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 19.9 C Range: 25 - 14.7 C Rain: 674 mm/year Sunshine: 3,813 h/year
CITY SCORES
84.3
Nomad Index
A
Livability
37.5
Culture
61.5
Overall
COST OF LIVING
BIndex relative to New York City (NYC = 100)
68.0
Overall
32% cheaper than NYC
37.9
Rent
62% cheaper than NYC
76.0
Groceries
24% cheaper than NYC
66.7
Restaurants
33% cheaper than NYC
AIRPORT
PER
Perth International Airport
10 km from center
Very close — ~15 min ride
FUN FACTS
Perth (Nyungar: Boorloo) is the capital city of Western Australia.
It is the fourth-most-populous city in Australia, with a population of over 2.3 million within Greater Perth as of 2023.
The city has expanded outward from the original British settlements on the Swan River, upon which its central business district and port of Fremantle are situated.
Perth was founded by Captain James Stirling in 1829 as the administrative centre of the Swan River Colony.
The city is situated on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people, where Aboriginal Australians have lived for at least 48,000 years.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Perth known for?
Perth basks in endless Indian Ocean sunsets, its isolated beaches and Swan River trails offering a laid-back Aussie rhythm far from the east coast crowds. Digital nomads love the Mediterranean climate, top-tier fiber optics, and fly-in fly-out work-life balance.
How fast is the internet in Perth?
Perth has an average download speed of 248 Mbps and upload speed of 44 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Perth?
Perth has an average year-round temperature of approximately 19.9 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Perth?
Perth is served by PER (Perth International Airport), approximately 10 km from the city center.
What is the population of Perth?
The population of Perth is approximately 2.3M.
What infrastructure does Perth have?
Perth has 23,440 mapped points of interest, including 766 restaurants, 37 hospitals, 341 schools.
What country is Perth in?
Perth is located in Western Australia.