Page last updated: 11 October 2024
As a major city in Western Australia, Perth is revered for its beautiful beaches, stunning landscapes, and vibrant arts scene, attracting tourists from around the world.
How many people visit Perth every year?
Over 5.22 million tourists travelled to Perth in the year ending June 2024, combining 767,000 international and 4.54 million domestic visitors.
- This total represents a 17.1% decrease in international trips from 925,000 in 2019 and a 4.6% decrease in domestic trips from 4.75 million in the year ending June 2023.
How many people visited Perth in 2023?
- In 2023 (year ending December), Perth saw 4.46 million domestic visitors, a 2.62% increase compared to 2022 but still 5.28% less than 2019 pre-pandemic numbers.
How many people visited Perth in 2022?
- The city attracted 4.34 million domestic visitors in the year ending December 2022, but this was still a 7.73% decline compared to 2019 figures.
How much do visitors spend in Perth every year?
Tourists spent $7.79 billion in Perth in the year ending June 2024, with international visitors spending $2.02 billion and domestic visitors spending $5.77 billion.
- This expenditure represents a 9.8% increase in international spending from $1.84 billion in 2019 and an 11.4% increase in domestic spending from $5.18 billion in the year ending June 2023.
How much did visitors spend in Perth in 2023?
Tourism expenditure by domestic visitors in 2023 (year ending December) generated over $5.42 billion in revenue.
- This reflects growth of 20.19% from 2022’s $4.51 billion and an increase of 38.87% from 2019’s $3.91 billion.
How much did visitors spend in Perth in 2022?
- Total spending by domestic visitors reached $4.51 billion for the year ending December 2022, reflecting a 15.54% increase compared to the same period in 2019.
Where do visitors to Perth come from?
- Western Australia, including Perth, welcomed a significant number of international visitors in 2023. The UK led with 111,000 visits, followed by Singapore with 88,000, New Zealand with 76,000, China with 54,000, and Malaysia with 48,000.
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Impact of Coronavirus – Perth Tourism Statistics 2020
In the year ending June 2020, Perth welcomed over 4 million domestic visitors and over 700,000 international visitors.
- This reflected a 16% decrease compared with the 5.6 million visitors in 2019.
- Visitors spent over $4.5 billion during their trips to Perth.
Impact of Coronavirus – Perth Tourism Statistics 2021
During the first quarter of 2021, Perth received over 888,000 domestic overnight visitors.
- The number of visitors was down by 11.2% compared to the same period in 2020.
- Overnight visitors spent over $650 million, showcasing a 33.6% decrease compared with the first quarter of 2020.
How popular is Perth as a tourist destination?
- In 2019, Perth ranked as the 4th most visited city by domestic tourists and 5th for international tourists.
- For the year ending June 2024, it ranked 4th among the most visited cities in Australia for international visitors.
How much money did Perth generate from tourism in 2019?
Between July 2018 and June 2019, the total revenue from tourism was $5.6 billion, demonstrating its significant role in the city’s economy.
- Over $3.8 billion came from domestic overnight visitors while $1.8 billion came from international visitors.
How much did international tourists spend per night?
- In Perth, international tourists spend an average of $98 per night during visits, an amount slightly lower compared to other popular Australian destinations.
How long do international tourists stay in Perth?
- In 2019, international tourists stayed for an average of 20 nights in Perth, tying the city with Sydney for the 2nd-longest average stay among international tourists in Australia.
Top Attractions in Perth
- Kings Park and Botanic Garden: One of the largest inner-city parks in the world that offers a great view of Perth’s skyline and the Swan River with varied plant life and lots of open space.
- Swan River: Popular for cruises, picnics, and water sports, the Swan River flows through Perth, providing beautiful waterside scenery.
- Cottesloe Beach: Famous for its clear waters and perfect for beach activities like swimming, snorkelling and enjoying Perth’s sunset over the Indian Ocean.
- The Perth Mint: Australia’s official bullion mint, showcases Perth’s gold history with gold pouring demonstrations and gold coin minting.
- Art Gallery of Western Australia: This gallery features Australian and international art, from historical works to modern pieces.