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Perth is the capital and largest city of Western Australia. It is separated from Adelaide (the nearest city with over 100,000 inhabitants) by a distance of 2,120 km, including the vast spaces of the Nullarbor Plain, making it one of the world's most isolated cities.

Perth spreads out along on a flat coastal plain, dissected by the Swan River, and spreads over the Darling Scarp to the east. The Indian Ocean coastline to the west is its only distinct physical boundary making it the most isolated continental city anywhere in the world.

Perth has a population of 2.2 million (2021), making it the fourth largest city in Australia.

Districts

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The official "City of Perth" is a small area on the north side of the Swan River, consisting of just the city centre. However, the Perth metropolitan area is much larger, spreading in all directions other than the ocean.

Perth Districts Map
  City of Perth
Where commerce and culture intermingle.
  Northbridge
Restaurants, bars, clubs, cafes and art.
  Fremantle
A historic port, now a food and entertainment destination.
  The Coast
The place for a swim and other activities.
  Swan Valley
A wide range of attractions in the Valley.
  The Suburbs
The low-density residential parts of Perth.

Outside the city

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Perth surrounds
  The Hills
Wine, trees, hills, parks, and dams.
  Outer Perth
More distant towns and parks in the greater Perth region, generally 1-2 hours outside the CBD.
  Rottnest Island
Where locals like to relax and home to the irresistible quokkas.