WA · Australia
Perth
Western Australia's capital, and one of the most geographically isolated major cities in the world — the nearest other Australian capital is well over 2,000km away.
The city is one of the most spread-out in Australia, split by the Swan River into a northern and southern side — commute times vary hugely by suburb, and a house on the wrong side of the river for your workplace can add real time to every day.
Frequently asked questions
Is the time difference from the east coast actually a big adjustment?
Perth doesn't observe daylight saving, so it's 2 hours behind Sydney and Melbourne from April to October, and 3 hours behind while the eastern states are on daylight saving, from October to April. Worth building into any regular work calls or family check-ins you plan to keep, since the gap shifts twice a year.
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