Edith Cowan University - Navitas

Welcome to
vibrant Perth
A student city like no other
Perth is the vibrant capital city of Western Australia and has a
population of approximately 1.9 million people. Each year nearly
600,000 international visitors come to enjoy the sophisticated
but relaxed and stress-free lifestyle.
Services and facilities in Perth are world
class and its people, industries and
institutions are dynamic and global
in outlook.
As Australia’s unique western gateway
to the world, Perth is linked to every
corner of the globe via extensive
international air links and sophisticated
telecommunications. Perth and the
surrounding region boasts a strong
economy with low levels of unemployment,
excellent standard of living and low crime
rates compared to other cities in Australia.
Perth is well-known as friendly, clean,
safe and relaxed, yet offers all the
cosmopolitan attractions of a large
international city. The city boasts an
abundance of restaurants and cafés,
cinemas, nightclubs, music and sporting
venues as well as great shopping!
Every year more than 30,000 new
and returning international students
choose Western Australia as their study
destination, and the number continues
to grow. These students enjoy high
quality education combined with an
excellent lifestyle in a safe, clean and
healthy environment.
In recognition of it’s wonderful lifestyle
Perth is ranked 4th on The Economists
2008 list of the world’s most livable cities.
Climate
Perth offers a Mediterranean-type climate
with warm, dry summers (December
to February) and mild winters (June to
August). Perth is the sunniest capital city
in Australia with an average of 8 hours
of sunshine per day. The warm, sunny
climate is perfect for sporting and leisure
activities – everything from tennis to golf,
swimming, sailing, to outdoor cinemas and
picnic barbecues.
• Summer: December – February
20°C – 35°C
• Autumn: March – May 15°C – 30°C
• Winter: June – August 7°C – 20°C
• Spring: September – November
15°C – 25°C
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