Perth Tourism Statistics

• In 2024 (year ending December), Perth saw 4.45 million domestic visitors, a 0.2% decrease compared to 2023, but still 5.5% less than 2019 pre-pandemic numbers.

How many people visited Perth in 2023?

• Perth attracted 4.46 million domestic visitors in the year ending December 2023, a 2.8% increase compared to 2022, but still 5.3% less than the 2019 figures.

Tourism expenditure by domestic visitors in 2024 (year ending December) generated over $5.33 billion in revenue.

• This reflects a decline of 1.7% from 2023’s $5.42 billion, but still an increase of 36.3% from 2019’s $3.91 billion.

How much did visitors spend in Perth in 2022?

• Total spending by domestic visitors reached $5.42 billion for the year ending December 2023, reflecting a 20.2% increase compared to 2022’s $4.51 billion and a 38.6% increase from 2019.

How much does it cost to visit Perth?

A 4-day trip from Sydney to Perth for one person costs approximately $1,550, including airfare ($500), accommodation ($600), food/transport ($300), and activities ($150).

• Accommodation ranges from $100/night for 3-star hotels to $250+/night for luxury options, while food and transport average $50-80 per day.
• Activities like Rottnest Island day trips cost around $100-120, while many attractions, including beaches, Kings Park, and Fremantle markets, are free to enjoy.

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.

• In 2019, Perth ranked as the 4th most visited city in Australia by domestic tourists and 5th for international tourists.
• For the year ending June 2024, it still ranked 4th among the most visited cities in Australia for international visitors.

The best seasons for Perth are spring (September-November) and autumn (March-May).

• Spring brings wildflowers, with Kings Park’s famous wildflower season in September, while autumn has pleasant weather with fewer winds.
• Summer (December-February) is hot and dry with temperatures frequently reaching 35°C+, great for beaches and events but requiring sun protection, while winter (June-August) is the rainy season with cooler temperatures of 15-18°C.

Perth offers a relaxed, outdoorsy lifestyle with unique natural attractions as the capital of Western Australia.

• Top attractions include beautiful beaches like Cottesloe and Scarborough, Kings Park (one of the world’s largest inner-city parks), and Rottnest Island with its famous quokkas for day trips.
• The city serves as a gateway to wine country (Swan Valley and Margaret River region), features a burgeoning bar and street art scene in Northbridge and Fremantle, and enjoys more sunshine hours than any other Australian capital.