WA Quick Facts 2

  • Size of Perth = 6100 sq km
  • Size of WA = 2.5 sq km (1/3 of Australia)
  • Population of Perth = 1.6 million
  • Population of WA = 2.2 million
  • Main Language = English
  • Main Religion = Christianity 
  • Currency = Australian Dollar ($AUD) 100 cents = 1 dollar 
  • WA's main revenue earners = Mining, agriculture and tourism
  • Gross State Product (2008-09) = $70,009 (Product per capita) 
  • Electricity = 240 volts
  • Driving = Left-hand side
  • Time zone = AWST (GMT +8)
  • International telephone code = +61 (Australia), +618 (Perth)
  • Government = Constitutional monarchy with Governor General and Prime Minister
  • Established as Swan River Colony = 1829
  •  Became a state of Australia = 1901 
  • State Faunal (Bird) Emblem = Black Swan
  • State Floral Emblem = Red and Green Kangaroo Paw
  • State Faunal Emblem (Animal) Emblem
  • State Fossil Emblem = Gogo Fish
  • State Colours = Gold and Black
  • State Slogan = State of Excitement
  • Most Popular Sports = Australian Rules Football (AFL, 'Footy'), Cricket, Soccer and Netball