Perth, Western Australia — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- Western Australia.
- Time Zone
- GMT + 8 (GMT + 9 from last Sunday in October to last Sunday in March).
- Electricity
- 220-240 volts AC; 50Hz; non-square three-pin plugs are standard.
- Average January Temperatures
- 23.5°C (74.3°F).
- Average July Temperatures
- 13°C (55.4°F).
- Average Annual Rainfall
- 871mm (34.3 inches)
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 1.51 AUD |
| 1.00 USD = 0.94 AUD |
| 1.00 EUR = 1.32 AUD |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
BMW Perth Cup
January
Horseracing event.
Ascot Racecourse
Website: www.perthracing.com.au
Perth International Arts Festival
Mid January-mid February
Venues throughout the city
Website: www.perthfestival.com.au
City of Perth Winter Arts Festival
June-October
A wide-ranging festival taking in all the arts, from music and theater to painting and poetry.
Website: www.perthwinterartsfestival.com.au
Kings Park Festival
September
Native plant display.
Kings Park
Website: www.bgpa.wa.gov.au
Perth Royal Show
September-early October
Agricultural fair.
Claremont Showgrounds
Website: www.perthroyalshow.com.au
Pride Festival
Late September-late October
Gay festival.
Throughout the city
Website: www.pridewa.asn.au
Awesome Festival
Mid November
Youth arts festival.
Forrest Place and Perth Cultural Center
West End Festival
Late November-early December
Celebrates the vibrant culture of Perth's west end.
Hyundai Hopman Cup
December-early January
International tennis tournament.
Burswood Dome
Website: www.hopmancup.com.au
