About what was Greater Perth's population as of mid-2024?
Answer2,384,400
Perth has been growing quickly, adding about 72,700 residents in a single year.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (2025) abs.gov.au
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4 sourced facts about Perth, Western Australia, each with the context behind the number. 4 more are in today's round and appear here after it closes.
Going deeper
Which Australian capital city had the fastest population growth rate of all in 2023-24, at 3.1%?
AnswerPerth, 3.1% growth
Perth outpaced Melbourne and Brisbane, which each grew 2.7% that year.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (2025) abs.gov.au
Perth is often called Australia's sunniest capital city. About how much rain does it average a year?
Answerabout 728 mm
Perth's Mediterranean climate brings dry, hot summers and cool, wetter winters.
Source: Murdoch University (2024) murdoch.edu.au
Expert level
About how large was Perth's economy (nominal GDP) in 2019?
AnswerA$146.88 billion
Perth acts as the main service and headquarters hub for Western Australia's huge mining and resources industry.
Source: Wikipedia, Perth (2024) en.wikipedia.org
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