Perth, one of Australia’s best kept secrets

WA is famed for its brilliant blue skies, warm sunny climate and white sandy beaches.

The State of Western Australia covers one-third of the Australian continent, spanning over 2.5 million square kilometres [1 million square miles] and several different climatic zones.

It is a land blessed with some of the world’s most precious natural phenomena including the dolphins of Monkey Mia, the 350-million-year-old Bungle Bungle range and the towering karri forests of the South West.

A cosmopolitan city lifestyle

Sophisticated yet uncomplicated, the lifestyle for the residents of Perth is relaxed and focuses on the outdoors.

Perth, the capital city of the State, is home to 1.38 million people and enjoys more hours of sunshine than any other capital city in Australia. The city centre is located just 20 minutes by bus from the Murdoch campus.

The city sits on the Swan River, where residents enjoy fishing, windsurfing, sailing or simply relaxing with friends for a barbecue in the sun.

There are wineries, beaches and bushland within easy reach of the city, and a cosmopolitan mix of cafes, restaurants, pubs and thriving nightlife in the city centre.

Summers are long and hot so the locals take advantage of this by visiting one of the many beaches in the metropolitan area.

Riding a bike is a great way to get around, cycle routes are linked from the city, around the river, to Fremantle and the beach.

Perth offers a large shopping district with a wide variety of cafes, restaurants, boutiques, department stores, Australiana and duty free shops for you to enjoy.

Sporting events

Australians are sports mad and there are many live sporting events such as football, soccer and basketball. For a truly Australian experience, catch one of the weekend AFL (Aussie Rules Football) or cricket matches.

Getting around Perth & WA

Traveling around Perth by train and bus is very simple, and buses run regularly between Murdoch University, Perth and Fremantle.

The Circle Route bus passes Murdoch University and goes through many areas of Perth and is widely used by Murdoch students. There are regular free shuttle buses between the Murdoch and Rockingham campuses.

You can also take the opportunity to explore other Australian cities, Perth is less than four hours by plane from Sydney and Melbourne.

As the closest Australian city to South-East Asia, Perth is also a great starting point for exploring Australia’s Asian neighbours.